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Security patches for Android OS are not delivered at the same time for all users because their implementation often depends on third-parties, carriers and/or phone manufacturers. In the meantime, there is a simple way to check if the device is affected by some of the vulnerabilities. Bluebox Security Scanner can currently detect if the device […]

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Yesterday, we stumbled across this ad from an Android-related site:Clicking this led to a malicious Android Market:Samples found here are detected as Trojan:Android/FakeNotify.A.As usual, other malicious sites are hosted on the same IP address as the malicious Android Market. One site that came to our attention claimed to unlock hidden features of the phone. This […]

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Apple’s new “Siri” feature, the voice-activated personal assistant built into the iPhone 4S, leaves owners’ spanking new smartphones partially unguarded. Those of us who work in the security arena have often banged on about the importance of securing your smartphone with a password or passcode to prevent unauthorised access. Most mobile phone manufacturers have recognised […]

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