The second quarter of 2017 brought ransomware to unprecedented levels with worldwide outbreaks that went almost out of control. In scenarios…
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The Grey Side of Mobile Advertising
Mobile advertising is a headache because of its intrusiveness, the amount of bandwidth used, and other unexpected nefarious behaviors. I get…
Keeping a Secure Mobile Device
Keeping your mobile device free of malware is an important side of securing your data and privacy. The other side is…
Infected HTML Files Bundled in Android Apps
Computer malware can have a long arms reach, given the right environment. In today’s computing age there are more platforms for…
Mobile advertisers use malware tricks to get installs
Deceptive advertising targeting Android users is an effective way of getting malware installed. Now some advertisers are using it to get…
Android features used maliciously
We hear a lot about the high amount of Android malware running rampant. An interesting tidbit is a vast majority of…
How to remove Koler ransomware from Android
A new Android ransomware dubbed Koler has been spreading as a fake adult themed streaming service ‘BaDoink’ app. Uncovered by security researcher…
Scam Virus Shield app top paid app in Play Store
An app claiming to be an antivirus solution climbed the charts as a top paid app in the Play Store. After…
Digital Coin Miners getting help from Play Store presence
Coin mining is a key component for digital currencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin. The mining creates new coins and helps keep them…
Fake Tor app in the iOS App Store
Over the last couple of months people from the Tor Project have been trying to get Apple to remove a fake…