mobile malware

Kaspersky Discovers Dvmap Trojan Taking Control Of Android Devices

The malware is spreading via the Google Play store

7 years ago

Android Ransomware SLocker Returns With Hundreds Of Variations

Nasty Android ransomware back from the dead, and over 400 variants are now “more resilient” to security tools

8 years ago

Money, Data And Disruption: Cyber Attacks Of 2016

2016 has been an interesting year for cyber security, and that's putting it mildly

8 years ago

Mobile Malware Threat Grows As HummingBad Infection Reaches 85m

Depressing reading as active malware families grow and HummingBad infects 85 million Android devices

8 years ago

Nokia: Smartphones Now Biggest Source Of Network Malware

Apple's security credentials also dented as iOS malware infections enter top twenty, Nokia report finds

9 years ago

Mobile Malware Risk Is Greater Than Ever

Report from Kaspersky finds huge explosion in malware targeting smartphones and tablets in last few months

9 years ago

Lookout Points To Ransomware Threat As UK Mobile Malware Declines

New report highlights growing awareness of cyber and mobile security, as tactics and threats change

10 years ago

Apple Security Woes Deepen With Fresh Malware Threat

Apple products in China that use Mac OS or iOS are under attack by a new family of malware

10 years ago

McAfee Warns Of Mobile Malware Growth And Flappy Bird Clones

McAfee says mobile malware is becoming more prevalent and effective and suggests developers and users need to do more

10 years ago

Russia Arrests Two Over Apple Ransomware

Two people finally arrested in Russia after a number of ransomware attacks on Apple devices, mainly in Australia

10 years ago

Mobile Malware Threat Overblown, Says PayPal Exec

A new study reveals potential gaps in mobile security, but dismisses industry hype about mobile malware

11 years ago

Cyber Crooks Share Botnets To Spread Super-Smart Android Malware

"Most sophisticated Android malware ever" using other Android botnets to spread

11 years ago

Mobile Malware Hits Record Level, Warns McAfee

McAfee issues stark warning about the growing levels of malware and ransomware infecting mobiles

11 years ago

DEF CON: 30 Percent Of Mobile Malware Made By 10 Russian Firms

Russian mobile malware factories working with thousands of affiliates to exploit Android users

11 years ago

Most Mobile Apps Leak Private Data, Study Warns

A study has found that the vast majority of mobile apps on Android and iOS leak private information

11 years ago

Mobile Malware Sees ‘Exponential’ 614 Percent Growth

Mobile malware grows by 614 percent year-over-year, whilst adware is proving a menace for Android users too

11 years ago

Android And BlackBerry Malware Selling For Thousands On Dark Web

TechWeekEurope sees seller pushing malware which targets major banks via Android, BlackBerry and Symbian for as much as $15,000

12 years ago

Mobile Security Outlook For 2013 Mostly Clear

Looking forward to 2013 there is a minor risk of malicious malware for mobile users, says Lookout

12 years ago

Zeus Malware Turns To Smite BlackBerry Users

Attackers start paying more attention to RIM's devices

12 years ago

Making Android Malware in a Limo

Websense invites us into its lab in a limo to show us how quick it can make Android malware whilst…

13 years ago

Android Malware Increased By 3,000 Percent in 2011

Google's Android was targeted with malware more than any other mobile operating system in 2011

13 years ago