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Browser push notifications: a feature asking to be abused

January 22, 2019 admin Android, api, apps, browser alert, chrome, Chrome Extension, Edge, Edge browser, Firefox, Mac, notifications, opera, opera browser, push, safari, Safari browser, Security world, Technology, web, windows

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:03:05 +0000

Whoever invented browser push notifications must have been able to guess they would be abused for advertising. This post explains what they are and how to disable them.

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Tags: Android api apps browser alert chrome Chrome Extension Edge Edge browser firefox mac notifications opera opera browser push safari Safari browser web windows

Kaspersky Security

Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 73

January 10, 2019 admin apps, breaches, games, Internet of Things, news, podcast, privacy, Threats

Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:10:26 +0000

In this episode, Jeff and Dave discuss getting back at telesales, the latest from CES, the Town of Salem breach, and some disturbing data sales by US telcos.

MalwareBytes Security

All the reasons why cybercriminals want to hack your phone

December 20, 2018 admin 101, Android, apps, cryptomining, FYI, hack your phone, hacking, iOS, Loapi, mining cryptocurrency, Mobile, mobile phones, Mobile ransomware, Mobile Security, ransomware, ransomware attack

Credit to Author: Kayla Matthews| Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Why would a criminal want to hack your phone? Perhaps the better question may be: Why wouldn’t they? We take a look at all the reasons hackers have for breaking into your most precious device—and what you can do to stop it.

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Tags: Android apps cryptomining hack your phone hacking iOS loapi mining cryptocurrency Mobile mobile phones mobile ransomware mobile security ransomware ransomware attack

Kaspersky Security

Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 67

December 7, 2018 admin apps, APTs, cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency, iOS, news, podcast, printers, privacy, Threats, Youtube

Credit to Author: David Buxton| Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:58:37 +0000

Dave and Jeff take a look at how promoting cryptocoins has backfired for two well-known celebs — and why hacked printers promoted PewDiePie.

Security Sophos

¿Te persiguen las apps que abandonas?

October 29, 2018 admin Actualidad, apps, privacidad, smartphones

Credit to Author: Naked Security| Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:42:44 +0000

¿Has intentado recientemente eliminar una app de tu móvil, y lo único que has conseguido es que te persiga por todos los lados? Si es el caso, puedes ser víctima de una nueva hornada de rastreadores de desinstalación que van más allá de permitir identificar a los desarrolladores de las apps la existencia de bugs […]<img src=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sophos/dgdY/~4/wz8RlSWU5ek” height=”1″ width=”1″ alt=””/>

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Mobile beasts and where to find them — part three

September 21, 2018 admin Android, apps, banking trojans, keyloggers, malware, Security, smartphones, spyware, Threats, Tips, vulnerabilities

Credit to Author: Leonid Grustniy| Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 10:42:17 +0000

Let’s talk about mobile malware that can empty your bank account or spy on you.

Kaspersky Security

Why there’s no antivirus for iOS

September 10, 2018 admin Antivirus, apps, internet security, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Products, Tips

Credit to Author: Victor Yablokov| Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:16:08 +0000

Why doesn’t Kaspersky Lab have an antivirus app for iOS — and what are all those other Internet security suites for Apple mobile devices?

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Mobile beasts and where to find them — part one

June 15, 2018 admin Adware, Android, apps, malware, Security, smartphones, Threats, Tips, vulnerabilities

Credit to Author: Julia Glazova| Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 16:37:14 +0000

In part one of our mobile malware series, we cover infectious Android malware — adware, subscribers, and flooders — and how mobile viruses can damage your smartphone or tablet