Things with Russia seems to be getting interesting as the country’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has demanded encrypted instant messaging app Telegram open up and decipher all… Read more “Russia’s FSB Goes Over Telegram Encryption Keys”
Category: Apps
New Spyware Family Threatens Android Users
Android users have been the target of a threat actor who has created more than 4,000 spyware apps in the past six months. At least three of… Read more “New Spyware Family Threatens Android Users”
IoT Security Bill Might Kickstart Industry Change
Security researchers have been warning for years that the government will soon get involved in defining the security standards of the Internet of Things industry, and it… Read more “IoT Security Bill Might Kickstart Industry Change”
China Region Xinjiang Takes Population Surveillance to Next Level
China is taking yet another step in monitoring its citizens after the population of the autonomous region of Xinjiang were told to install a surveillance app on… Read more “China Region Xinjiang Takes Population Surveillance to Next Level”
Apple is reportedly cutting off Iran-based iOS apps from the App Store
In a mysterious turn of events, Apple has allegedly began removing Iran-based mobile apps from the App Store. Local media outlet TechRasa reports Apple has taken the… Read more “Apple is reportedly cutting off Iran-based iOS apps from the App Store”
Ransomware app hosted in Google Play infects unsuspecting Android user
Google Play, the official market for Android apps, was caught hosting a ransomware app that infected at least one real-world handset, security researchers said Tuesday. The ransomware… Read more “Ransomware app hosted in Google Play infects unsuspecting Android user”
Act now: the 4 most unhealthy tech-trends of today
In our minds the future is either a bright cosy place full of sunshine or an oppressive regime of mad dictators with an army equipped with cutting… Read more “Act now: the 4 most unhealthy tech-trends of today”
Google reveals how it flagged 25,000 Android apps for malware
Without stirring up an annoying Android vs iOS debate, it’s a fact that Android plays host to more malware than iOS due, in part, to its open ecosystem.… Read more “Google reveals how it flagged 25,000 Android apps for malware”
Backpage promoting child-sex abuses?
Advertising website, Bookpage.com closed its adult section fighting accusations from members of the Congress that the page facilitated child sex trafficking. After that in the publication of… Read more “Backpage promoting child-sex abuses?”
Google and Chrysler use Android to revamp the in-car touchscreen
Google and Fiat Chrysler (FCA) have worked together to build a new infotainment system on top of Android, the companies announced ahead of the beginning of CES… Read more “Google and Chrysler use Android to revamp the in-car touchscreen”
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