Using WhatsApp in WiFi makes conversations public
With a newly released app, even a rooted Android can intercept all messages
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Fake Windows Media Player uses a variety of ad services to milk Android users
The G Data SecurityLabs discovered a new set of cheating apps with tricky ad strategies in Google Play, as a successor of the fake VLC player app
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An app disappears from the Android market, because it is considered malware. Then, it is back. The phishy functionality remained. The main difference is a EULA. We don't think that telling the user is enough to change the rating. ... read more
What will 2012 bring in terms of cyber-crime?
The G Data SecurityLabs estimate what will become a topic to take look at
The last days of 2011 are closing in and we think it is time to take a brief look at what we can expect in the near future. It is very likely that we will end up with an all-time high of more than 2.5 million new virus signatures this year. This is only one of the manifold indicators to prove that the malware business is absolutely up and running! ... read more
Malware writers are entrepreneurs who are always looking for the best return on investment. The Android operating system, combined with the Google Wallet Service, will offer a record-setting ROI if current policies continue. Let’s look at why. ... read more