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Spammers impersonate well-known developers to publish rogue apps on Android Market
Spammers are impersonating well-known Android software developers in order to distribute rogue apps through the official Android Market.
Google finally scans malware-ridden Android Market
The Bouncer service analyzes apps in Android Market for known malware, spyware, and trojans
RFID Credit Cards Are Easy Prey for Hackers, Demo Shows
It's been known for some time that there are security issues associated with the increasing use of RFID tags in credit cards, but this past...
McAfee Mobile 2.0 moves beyond virus protection
Intel-owned McAfee has released Mobile Security 2.0, which allows users of Android-based smartphones and tablets to keep better track of what...
Surging mobile use creating big security headaches: survey
An explosion of personal mobile devices on corporate networks is creating new security headaches for the enterprise, according to a survey of IT...
Top 10 Stories of 2011 From CIO.com
Whether you were looking for ways to be better at your job, seeking advice for making mobile devices safe and efficient within the enterprise or...
Android vs iOS vs BlackBerry: Which is the most secure holiday gift?
As the holiday season approaches, smartphones and tablets are some of the most in-demand items for anyone with even a hint of gadget love in their...
The security threat Stephen King warned us about?
Remember the film "Maximum Overdrive," where machines took over and went on a murderous rampage? With cars and appliances ever more...
UK cracks down on claims industry SMS spam
Text-message spam is coming under close scrutiny from the U.K.'s data protection authority, which is trying to blunt an increasing wave of...
Carrier IQ security risks overblown?
Security expert reaction and recently published research says yes
Mobile spyware raises ethical, legal questions
In 2003, Atir Raihan began work on a product that has gone on to gain infamy in the world's security industry. His idea: to build a spyware...
MobileIron brings unified Android management console
New version of its MDM tool enables Cisco AnyConnect VPNs and Exchange configuration certificates on some devices, as well as 'Ice Cream...
MobileIron's management software prepares for Android
MobileIron hopes to help businesses prepare for what it believes will be an onslaught of Android phones in 2012 with an updated version of its mobile...
WatchGuard launches iOS-friendly security appliance
WatchGuard's latest security appliance, the XTM 330, allows business travelers from small enterprises to use their iPads or iPhones to...
Twitter scoops up mobile security developer Whisper Systems
Twitter may be planning to boost its mobile security options with the acquisition of Whisper Systems, a company that offers security products for...
InfoWorld's guide to a successful BYOD and mobile IT strategy
The consumerization of IT trend's leading wave is the use of personal mobile technology, so a smart BYOD strategy lays the groundwork for a...
iOS, Android to get federal-strength authentication
Businesses also gain a new Android app management and provisioning tool
How to Protect Your Smartphone from Bad Apps
Today, the sheer number of people embracing smartphones makes those mobile devices and the data stored on them attractive targets to Bad Guys looking...
Understand mobile security in seven stories or less (a survival guide)
A collection of articles to help you understand the mobile threat and plan your security program accordingly.
5 hot tech projects to boost your IT career
Take the reins of any of these five forward-looking initiatives and become an IT hero in the eyes of upper management