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Researchers continue to find that the pace of mobile malware development is accelerating.
Researchers continue to find that the pace of mobile malware development is accelerating.A total of 22,750 new modifications of malicious programs targeting mobile devices were detected this past quarter by Kaspersky Lab, which is more than half of the total number of modifications detected in all of 2012.A full 99.9% of them target the Android platform.
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By now, most everyone has heard the story: on April 23rd, the AP’s twitter account was “hacked.” The tweet, which was a fairly obviously fake, still managed to send Wall Street into a panic. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 145 points in 2 minutes.
So why is this important? It highlights the reality of the threat landscape.
The point of the story is that mobile security isn’t just about protecting you from viruses. Threats don’t only come in the form of malicious applications that one inadvertently “sideloads” onto his or her device. Mobile security is also about making sure your data is protected.
It doesn’t matter whether the economic climate is good or bad, there is always a market for fraud. The marketplace for carding is growing and will continue to grow. And as the engineers behind these types of attacks get smarter and smarter, we can only expect to see them more and more often.
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May 20, 2013 6:34 AM
believe it or not they do and hacking is more like a hobby some do it for fun and some just dedicate themselves to it and make it a job
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Android is now the focus for security attacks and prevention — even if it doesn't get as much attention in this regard as Windows used to.
Ironically, as Android's secuirty issues grow, Windows is actually getting better. "Microsoft deserves kudos for making Windows more and more secure," Cobb said. And with the move to Windows 8, Microsoft is shifting toward a more closed, more secure model, specifically by by not allowing apps unless they are from a legitimate developer. Plus, Windows' issues over the years have had the effect of training people to be more careful. "Someone who's been using Windows for the last 10 years is probably better protected than a Mac person," Cobb joked. "They've had to learn the hard way."
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McAfee makes some predictions about what to expect and trends to watch for security in 2013.
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Spoofing, banking attacks, authentication flaws, and more top the list of 2012's biggest mobile security headaches
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- http://www.scoop.it/t/apps-for-any-use-mostly-for-education-and-free?tag=Mobile-Security
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Au même titre que les années passées, les appareils connectés et en particulier les tablettes et les smartphones, seront sûrement dans de nombreuses (...)
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An infographic from security-testing company Veracode explores the rise of data breaches and what it could mean for businesses and consumers.
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Security vendor Cloudmark says it is the first time they've detected a botnet that abuses other people's phones to send spam
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Intercepts SMS messages from bank, defeating two-factor authentication.
A new version of the Zeus trojan—a longtime favorite of criminals conducting online financial fraud—has been used in attacks on over 30,000 electronic banking customers in Europe, ===> infecting both their personal computers and smartphones. <===
The sophisticated attack is designed to circumvent banks' use of two-factor authentication for transactions by intercepting messages sent by the bank to victims' mobile phones.
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McAfee released a new report which explores techniques in cybercrime as well as the global evolution of cyber exploits. It uncovers new details of “Operation High Roller,” tracks that ===> mobile malware almost doubled the previous quarter’s total, <=== and reveals an all-time high in database breaches.
Read more, a MUST: http://www.net-security.org/malware_news.php?id=2318
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Increasingly, malware creators are moving from stealing information from text files and key-logging into the audio-visual realm.
Recently this has spread to Android phones via a new threat called PlaceRaider, which can secretly take photos or video every few seconds without the owner ever noticing.
===> Combined with information from a smartphone’s GPS system and accelerometer sensors, the visual data can be assembled into a three-dimensional map of the phone's surroundings. <===
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French police have arrested a 20-year-old man in Northern France, in connection with an attack that infected thousands of Android smartphones with money-making malware.
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A new edition of the Google Play app (Android's equivalent to the iOS App Store) appears to be preparing to add anti-virus functionality to the mobile operating system.
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Tune in to watch Security Spotlight's third episode, on Mobile Malware. In 2012, we saw a 58% increase in mobile malware, and it continues to grow. Cybercrim...
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Flaws in Samsung Phones Allow Hackers to Make Calls, Install Apps and Change Settings
Two of the vulnerabilities can be leveraged to silently install highly privileged apps without requiring any user interaction. A different issue can be exploited by an attacker to send SMS messages without requiring the android.permission.SEND_SMS permission.
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Two of the vulnerabilities can be leveraged to silently install highly privileged apps without requiring any user interaction. A different issue can be exploited by an attacker to send SMS messages without requiring the android.permission.SEND_SMS permission.
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A new report showcases increased security risks with mobile device usage within Federal government as adoption of smartphones and other mobile devices becomes more widespread.
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- https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2012/11/05/naivety-in-the-digital-age/
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The fact that Android malware is an escalating issue comes as no surprise, but a recent analysis of its sheer 'market share' of the mobile malware universe is noteworthy.
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Android is the mobile equivalent of Windows -- hugely popular and open to security threats such as malware. Here's how to keep safe.
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Affectant au moins les Galaxy S2 et Galaxy Note 2, la faille permet à une application d'accéder à l'ensemble de la mémoire de l'appareil. Des correctifs temporaires sont proposés par la communauté.
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Mobile Device Security: What Senior Managers Should Know
This article provides clear, practical guidance on how you can make sure mobile ===> devices are a benefit rather than a risk for your organization. <===
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Article by Neil DuPaul
The BYOD revolution. You’ve heard of it, you know it’s coming, some believe it’s already here. Is it inevitable? Will it change the way we do business? No matter what you believe, you need to understand the security threats that come along with BYOD and how to best protect yourself and your business against them. Join Joe Worker and Joe IT as we walk you through the basics of BYOD and mobile security!
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Despite Android’s dominance in the mobile threat landscape, the Symbian malware scene is far from dead. 21 new families and variants were discovered in the third quarter of 2012, a 17% increase compared to the second quarter.
Read more, a MUST: http://www.net-security.org/malware_news.php?id=2314
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THIS REPORT DISCUSSES THE MOBILE THREAT LANDSCAPE AS SEEN IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2012, AND INCLUDES STATISTICS AND DETAILS OF THE MOBILE THREATS THAT F-SECURE RESPONSE LABS HAVE SEEN AND ANALYZED DURING THAT PERIOD. THE DATA PRESENTED IN THIS REPORT WAS LAST UPDATED ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2012.
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To report potential e-scams, please go the Internet Crime Complaint Center and file a report. Note: the FBI does not send mass e-mails to private citizens about cyber scams, so if you received an e-mail that claims to be from the FBI Director or other top official, it is most likely a scam.
If you receive unsolicited e-mail offers or spam, you can forward the messages to the Federal Trade Commission at spam@uce.gov.
Read more: http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/e-scams?utm_campaign=email-Immediate&utm_content=145512
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