Mobile security
iPhone apps could steal data
February 9, 2010 | Mobile security
There are more than 42 million iPhones out there. This makes the device an attractive target for malware creators. And this should make Apple take iPhone security more seriously. According to security expert Nicolas Seriot, it’s relatively easy to make an application which could spy on user.Seriot’s presentation at the Black Hat Conference in DC revealed how vulnerable iPhone users are and how little is done to prevent data theft. Read more.
Fake BlackBerry Update Injects Interceptor Spyware
July 15, 2009 | Mobile securityBlackBerry users from United Arab Emirates have been receiving fake “service quality update” since the last week leading to installing spyware. Customers of Etisalat network are targeted by this fraud.Etisalat ignores the problem so far. The issue was only noticed because it causes fast battery drain. Ruining battery life is just a small side effect when you compare it to the main purpose of the malware. Read more.