Tag: Mobile Malware

A new Android app that claims to clean a device actually grabs admin rights to carry out malicious actions — and proves almost impossible to scrub out.

Security researchers have detected 36 Android phones with mobile malware pre-installed on the devices, bringing a wave of fresh concerns to enterprises.

X-Force researchers disclosed several Android vulnerabilities that could enable cybercriminals to use custom boot modes to take over Nexus 6 and 6P modems.

Experts believe the new iteration of Tordow malware, which targets root access to take total control of infected devices, could become a worldwide threat.

Researchers discovered a new version of banking Trojan GM Bot that enables cybercriminals to bypass security features included with Android Lollipop.

September was another huge month for mobile security news. Headlines included new security features for Android devices and the launch of a $12,000 phone.

Quadrooter, a set of four privilege escalation vulnerabilities, allows attackers to access user data by exploiting flawed Qualcomm chips.

Mobile banking is becoming more popular, but as it grows the risks become bigger as well. Are financial institutions protecting their customers?

The Marcher mobile bot is a new Android malware targeting a long list of banks around the world with app overlay screens and SMS hijacking.

The mobile malware market is growing at an impressive rate, giving cybercriminals more options when it comes to infiltrating devices.