Android stories - Page 6
Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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facebook
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cyber espionage
ESET researchers uncover targeted mobile espionage campaign against Kurdish group, distributed via Facebook profiles.
Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Adware poses the biggest threat to Android devices, accounting for 45% of mobile threats in 2021, says research from Avast.
Surge in Android banking malware and RDP attacks - ESET
Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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malware
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
A new report from cybersecurity firm ESET has revealed rapid abuse of trending vulnerabilities and configuration flaws by cyber crooks.
iPhones to capture 40% of smartphone market value despite Android device proliferation
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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personal computing devices
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smartphones
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samsung
Apple iPhones to capture nearly 40% of smartphone market value in 2022, despite Android's global dominance, says Juniper Research.
Mobile app developers potentially expose personal data of 100 million Android users
Tue, 25th May 2021
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smartphones
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mobile apps
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apps
Application developers have left their data and millions of users’ private information exposed by not following best practices.
Android stalkerware on the rise
Tue, 18th May 2021
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smartphones
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eset
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spying
ESET research reveals a significant increase in Android stalkerware detections, with serious security and privacy issues identified in these monitoring apps.
Android announces expansion to its earthquake alert system
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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smartphones
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earthquakes
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technology gifts
Android expands its Earthquake Alerts System to Greece and New Zealand, providing early warning alerts to users in countries without alert systems.
Google adds protection in its fight against bad apps
Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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smartphones
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apps
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google
Google has introduced new policies to protect users and guard against bad apps, prioritising safety on Google Play.
Motorola Solutions launches new smart radio for enterprise environments
Thu, 28th Jan 2021
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smartphones
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uc
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collaboration
Motorola Solutions launches Mototrbo Ion smart radio with voice, data, and multimedia capabilities to aid businesses.
Malware vendors look to marketing to spread Android RAT
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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smartphones
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malware
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wireless networks
Android malware vendor teams up with marketer to rebrand products and target criminal underground, says Check Point research.
BlackBerry and Android partner up to secure Android 11
Thu, 10th Dec 2020
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smartphones
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
The partnership means BlackBerry and Android customers will benefit from a versatile and secure platform for enterprise mobility.
Samsung extends partnership with Google, joins Android Enterprise Recommended programme
Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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partner programmes
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smartphones
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edge security
Samsung Electronics joins Google-led program for easier integration of mobile solutions in enterprise businesses.
Nokia launches two new phones
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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smartphones
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qualcomm
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nokia
The 225 4G is a low-cost traditional-style handset with a physical keypad and the 225 is an Android smartphone with a bloatware-free promise.
Sophos named mobile security Leader in IDC MarketScape
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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smartphones
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos Intercept X for Mobile has capabilities in protecting Android, iOS and Chrome OS users from known and never before seen mobile threats.
Google starts Android 11 rollout - a taste of what's new
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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smartphones
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google
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operating systems
Android 11 is now live – but if you don’t have one of the ‘selected’ OnePlus, OPPO, Pixel, realme, or Xiaomi phones, you might be in for a bit of a wait.
ESET launches the latest version of its Mobile Security solution
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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endpoint protection
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smartphones
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edr
ESET releases version 6.0 of its Mobile Security solution, protecting Android users against malware, phishing, and financial threats.
Spectralink to provide UC for Melbourne Children’s Hospital
Mon, 17th Aug 2020
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uc
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smartphones
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healthtech
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne has chosen Spectralink Versity as the communication platform for its 6,000 staff.
ESET uncovers chat app malware spying and stealing user's data
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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smartphones
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malware
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application security
New cyber-espionage operation targeted at Middle East users disguises itself as a chat app, according to ESET researchers.
Check Point catches new form of Joker malware targeting Google Play Store
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
'Joker' malware hides in Android apps, evading Google Play Store protections to capture user information, warns Check Point.
Panasonic announces new rugged Android tablet
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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toughbook
Panasonic adds Toughbook A3 to its Android line-up, a fully-rugged 10.1 inch tablet with nine-hour battery life. Available in Australia from August.