Mobile Security

Privacy Flaw Found in Path for iOS

The app uploads a user's entire address book without requesting permission to do so.

Motorola Acknowledges Xoom Tablet Privacy Lapse

More than 100 refurbished Xoom tablets were sold without wiping the previous user's data.

Google Adds Malware Scan for Android Apps

The new service, called Bouncer, scans apps for malware, spyware and Trojans.

HTC Patches Wi-Fi Security Flaw in Android Phones

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to view all Wi-Fi user names, passwords and SSID information stored on a device.

McAfee Updates Mobile Security App

Version 2.0 adds control over app permissions, as well as call and text messaging filters.

Symantec Warns of Massive Android Malware Campaign

The malware was found in 13 different apps on the Android Market.

iPad 2, iPhone 4S Hacked

The dual-core A5 chip presented a particular challenge to the hackers.

National Security Agency Releases Security Enhanced Android

SE Android is designed to improve upon Android's application security model.

BlackBerry PlayBook Security Vulnerability Found

Intrepidus Group researchers recently discovered a way to listen in on the connection between the PlayBook and a BlackBerry smartphone.

Spammers Target Mobile Users with QR Codes

According to Websense researchers, the method offers the 'ultimate URL obfuscator.'

Symantec Warns of New Android Trojan

Android.Qicsomos is a modified version of an open source solution designed to detect Carrier IQ on a mobile device.

Kaspersky Warns of Scareware for Smartphone Users

Malware creators have begun poisoning Google search results for popular mobile applications.

Tech Consultant Warns of iPhone Photo Security Flaw

Ade Barkah discovered that an incorrect time setting can enable photos to be viewed on a locked device.

Apple's iOS 5.0.1 Jailbroken

The Corona jailbreak tool was developed by researcher pod2g.

F-Secure Warns of Android Trojan Disguised as Greeting Card App

The malware sends the phone model and number, Android version, and IMEI number to a remote server.

Kaspersky Warns of Rogue Anti-Virus for Android Devices

The malicious software is detected by Kaspersky as Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.Scavir.

Researchers Demo New Cyber Attack on GSM Phones

The researchers say the attack method is already being actively exploited.

Avast Intros Free Android Security Solution

Key features include privacy reports, call and SMS filtering, SIM card change notifications, firewall and application management.

More Malware Found in Official Android Market

The malicious apps were disguised as free versions of popular games.

Lookout Warns of Surge in Android Malware

The majority of the malicious apps, the company says, can be found on third-party app stores.

Researcher Warns of SMS Security Flaw in Windows Phone 7.5

The vulnerability has been tested and confirmed on several Windows Phone devices.

Study Finds Widespread Security Flaws in Android Apps

According to Veracode, 40 percent of Android apps contain at least one instance of hard-coded cryptographic keys.

More Malware Found in Android Market

Google recently removed 22 malicious apps from the market.

Symantec Unveils Consulting Services to Address Mobile Threats

The new services offering is intended to help organizations assess and mitigate the risk associated with deployment and use of mobile devices.

Carrier IQ Faces Privacy Lawsuits

The lawsuits claim the company's software violates mobile phone users' privacy.