Android stories - Page 12

Malware found prowling within every app of alternative Android store
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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Malware researcher at ESET, Lukáš Štefanko says this is the first time he has ever seen an entire Android market infected like that.

How CopyCat netted $1.5m ad revenue from 14 million infected Android devices
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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The malware, called CopyCat, originally infected users in Southeast Asia but has since spread to Oceania, Africa, Europe and the Americas.

10 Reasons you can’t ignore the Android revolution
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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No matter your workplace, you need a rugged device that won’t fail in the face of drops, spills, extreme temperatures, or dust and dirt.

Three advanced robots making sci-fi technology a reality
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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Defying expectations, three robots are heralding a new age in sci-fi tech, performing feats once deemed decades away.

Apple takes shots at Google in new ad campaign - smartphone showdown
Wed, 24th May 2017
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Apple ignites smartphone rivalry, taunting Google with cash incentives to entice Android users to switch to iPhone in a bold ad blitz.

Microsoft embraces Android and iOS in new Windows update
Fri, 12th May 2017
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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update bridges the gap, integrating features for seamless Android and iOS interoperability.

Google committed to keeping ransomware away from Android
Tue, 9th May 2017
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Google says that since 2015, fewer than 0.00001% of apps on the Google Play store and less than .01% of apps elsewhere were ransomware.

Unit 42 researchers suspect Ewind adware Trojan is 100% Russian
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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The Android Ewind family has just become a little bigger, after Unit 42 researchers discovered multiple new samples of the family.

Google’s hacking contest ‘Project Zero’ was a flop: What went wrong?
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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Not a single person claimed Google’s Project Zero prizes, even after six months of being open to participants.

Here are the top trends in Android ransomware right now
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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Android devices are used to store increasing amounts of valuable data, making Android ransomware ever more worthwhile for attackers.

Listen up: Android.Lockdroid.E ransomware makes victims speak out loud
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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Android users are being targeted in a new type of ransomware attack that uses speech recognition as the unlock code method.

Released Android malware source code used to run a banking botnet
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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The new Android banking malware ESET recently discovered on Google Play was spotted in the wild again, targeting more banks.

Dangerous Android Trojan masquerades as Flash Player update
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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A new Android Trojan has been lurking under a fake app that tries to mimic a Flash Player update, ESET discovered this week.

Could Android instant apps be significant for the enterprise?
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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It's still very early days for Android Instant Apps, with no solid information existing at present as to when a wider release may happen.

Wavelink signs on new Australian distie
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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Wavelink partners with Aniluin to distribute enterprise mobility management solutions and further tap into the Android solutions market in Australia.

Nokia makes official comeback with Android smartphone in China
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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hmd global
Nokia re-enters the fray with its Nokia 6 Android handset in China, appealing to consumers' desire for quality and design.

Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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New Android ransomware tactics emerge, using encrypted payloads and email scams to exploit users, with a new focus on Chinese markets.

Game review: Jack N' Jill 3D - a great little time waster
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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gaming
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This game is a fun little time waster for those moments when you’re looking for something light, but with a little bit of a challenge.

Check Point: Asia hardest hit in 'Gooligan' Android malware attacks
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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Check Point has uncovered Android malware that is infecting more than 13,000 devices every single day. Here's what you need to know.

What is Boomerang? Instagram explains
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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ios
Instagram's Boomerang spices up Stories with looping mini-videos, while mentions and test links add new layers of interactivity.