Mobile Malware

Security updates and advice to stay one step ahead of malware on your mobile phone.

11/04/2017

4 min read
- Mobile Malware
- Security Alerts
Mobile malware targets Android users

Your mobile phone is the journal of your digital life. Who is reading yours? Emsisoft explores mobile malware and the best ways for you to prevent it.
02/12/2016

3 min read
- Mobile Malware
- Security Alerts
Gooligan Android malware breaches 1 million Google Play accounts

The largest Google account breach is affecting as many as 13,000 Android users every day. The main objective of the malware is to increase ad revenue for its developers but there are greater implications such as data theft and third-party access to devices.
23/11/2015

4 min read
- Mobile Malware
Beware of these popular WhatsApp scams

The popularity of WhatsApp has attracted countless scammers. From investment scams to fake updates, WhatsApp users everywhere are targets for cyber criminals.
05/10/2015

9 min read
- Mobile Malware
- Security Alerts
Why every Android user should take the Stagefright leak very seriously

It only takes one text to put hundreds of millions of phones at risk. Learn about the Stagefright bug and how it puts your digital life on the line.
08/09/2015

2 min read
- Mobile Malware
- Ransomware
Ransomware hacks Android’s front-facing camera to take embarrassing photos

An app called Adult Player has been taking photos of unsuspecting victims through their device's front-facing camera. Learn how to remove and avoid Android-based ransomware.
24/04/2015

2 min read
- Mobile Malware
- Security Alerts
A Samsung Galaxy S5 flaw allows hackers to clone your fingerprints

A potential flaw has been discovered by Samsung on the popular Samsung Galaxy 5 smartphone. This flaw will allow hackers to clone your fingerprints and gain access to your phone.
21/03/2015

2 min read
- Mobile Malware
- Security Alerts
WhatsApp scam falsely promises early access to voice calling

While users anxiously wait for WhatsApp's new voice calling feature, scammers look to make some money out of their impatience.
19/03/2015

3 min read
- Mobile Malware
- Security Alerts
SMS Trojan Podec bypasses CAPTCHA on Android phones

A new version of SMS Trojan Podec emerged that can bypass CAPTCHA protection, turn devices into bots and subscribe to various paid packages without user authorization.
04/03/2015

3 min read
- Mobile Malware
- Security Alerts
Security flaw “FREAK” haunts millions of Android and Apple users

A massive HTTPS vulnerability called "FREAK" existed for over a decade but was only discovered recently. Millions of Android and Apple users are affected.
22/01/2015

2 min read
- Mobile Malware
- Security Alerts
iPhones having spyware built-in?

We all love our iPhones, but they may not be as secure as some of us think.