Mobile Security: Archive: August 2011

First Android Gingerbread Malware Found

The 'GingerMaster' malware specifically targets Android 2.3.

Malware Found in Official Android Market

The malicious app was downloaded between 50 and 100 times before it was removed.

Security Flaws Found in 25 Percent of Mobile Finance Apps

Among the apps that failed viaForensics' testing were Square, Wikinvest, and Mint.

McAfee Goes After Apple iOS Security

McAfee releases new iOS app, but does it do anything more than what Apple already provides?

App Developer Fined Over Privacy Violation

Broken Thumb Apps collected thousands of kids' e-mail addresses, and allowed them to post personal information online without verifiable parental consent.

Activists Plant Trojan in Android App

A Trojan was added to the controversial 'Dog Wars' app that sends a mass text message to all of a user's contacts.

Security Flaw Found in Dropbox for Android

The vulnerability has been patched in the newest version of the app.

New Android Trojan Disguised as Google+ App

The malware is a variant of ANDROIDOS_NICKISPY, according to Trend Micro researchers.

Trend Micro Warns of Malware in Android Markets

The malware executes automatically executes once the Android device is rebooted.

Symantec Releases Free Android Security App

Norton Mobile Security Lite scans files and application updates for malware.

BlackBerry Blog Hacked

TeaMp0isoN has threatened to give the names and addresses of RIM employees to rioters if the company assists police in London.

Researchers Warn of Android Phishing Flaw

A design flaw in the operating system can be used to steal data, or to deliver pop-up ads.

10-Year-Old Girl Finds Android, iOS Zero Day Exploit

Changing the time on the device can circumvent regular time progression in farm-style games.