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January 23, 2012

Monday, January 23, 2012 10:24 PM/CST

Apple Approves, Yanks Fake Camera+ App on App Store

Download apps only from trusted sources and official application stores, but also scrutinize the developer name to verify the app's legitimacy.

September 14, 2011

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 4:39 PM/CST

SpyEye Trojan Variant Targets Android Devices

Dubbed "Spitmo," the latest SpyEye Trojan variant tricks users into installing a malicious Android app that intercepts SMS texts.

July 25, 2011

Monday, July 25, 2011 3:42 PM/CST

Game in App Store Stealing Customer Apple ID

Another malicious app appears to be stealing user Apple ID and passwords to make in-game purchases without user consent.

November 12, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010 10:12 AM/CST

Mobile Malware Targets Chinese Users

Chinese media outlets report a mobile malware outbreak is costing users some $300,000 (U.S.) a day.

March 18, 2010

Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:25 PM/CST

Vodafone Ships Malware-Infected Smartphone - Again

Panda Security researchers uncovered another infected smartphone with malware linked to the Mariposa botnet.

February 23, 2010

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:13 AM/CST

Researchers Show Off Smartphone Attacks

Researchers from Rutgers University are demonstrating a new proof-of-concept for loading rootkits on smartphone devices, attacks that could allow for eavesdropping or even tracking of users.

January 30, 2010

Saturday, January 30, 2010 9:55 AM/CST

StopBadware Researchers Graduate from Harvard

The Stopbadware.org project has graduated from a university-backed effort to a full-time nonprofit, backed by its longtime partners Google, PayPal and Mozilla.

January 22, 2010

Friday, January 22, 2010 7:04 AM/CST

Fraudulent iPhone Warranty Scheme Steals Device Data

Scammers are using a phony iPhone warranty scheme to trick end users into sharing their device data which could be used to help validate stolen devices on wireless networks.

January 21, 2010

Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:06 AM/CST

Experts Preach Careful Applications Usage for Mobile Security

Mobile malware may finally flourish during 2010 based on the popularity of more open applications platforms such as Android, experts maintain.

December 28, 2009

Monday, December 28, 2009 8:04 AM/CST

Experts: More Malware Socializing in 2010

Expect more of the same from attackers in 2010 after another record year for threats in 2009, security experts predict.

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