Tag: security
New Android flaw puts millions of users at risk
A recent flaw found in Qualcomm chips put users at risk. The vulnerability makes it possible for malicious attackers to steal user text messages...
Stop hackers in their tracks with Google’s 2-Step Verification
Last month Derrick wrote an intriguing piece on steps to take to keep you mobile device safe. In it, he recommends setting up 2-step verification on...
Samsung’s KNOX named as strongest mobile security platform
Samsung's KNOX security has been rated the strongest mobile security platform. Featured in “Mobile Device Security: A Comparison of Platforms” from Gartner, Inc., the software...
BlackBerry Priv review: Maybe BlackBerry shouldn’t die
I need to start by saying that I've never owned a BlackBerry device. I've never found them attractive, and as Android grew over the...
Get 2GB of Drive storage for free by checking your Google security settings
What would you do if you lost access to your Google account? It's not something we would like to think about.
But have you done anything...
ExpressVPN is the finest VPN out there (App Review)
If you're constantly on the go and connecting to public WiFi hotspots, security should be of concern to you. Connecting to unknown networks can...
Macate announces GATCA Elite Cyberphone at CES
You've probably never heard of Macate before but they have been making GATCA and "Cyberphone" smartphones for a while now right out of Silicon...
Unlock your door with your phone: The Quicklock Doorlock review
We live in the mobile age. Our phones are now like swiss army knives. They can do just about anything. You can watch TV,...
Check if your Android device is vulnerable with this new tool – VTS for...
When it comes to mobile security, this year has been somewhat of a dilemma for Android users.
The big scare is the security hole Stagefright, where...
HTC: monthly security updates are a goal, but unlikely to happen
HTC likes the idea of pushing out monthly security updates to its smartphones and is committed to doing so. But, for all its efforts, HTC...
New Stagefright attack targets Android users with audio files
Android users are under attack again. The Stagefright bug that Google and OEMs scrambled to fix, only to have a second bug discovered, is...
AMC Security: Redefining the user experience (App Review)
First off, I have to admit that I'm not a big fan of apps that claim to boost speeds and improve performance. The majority...
Google commits to monthly security updates for Nexus devices
Security. We all worry about it, and we all leave our security in the hands of Google when we use Android devices. Our smartphones...
BlackBerry and Google announce BlackBerry Enterprise partnership
It looks like the rumors swirling around BlackBerry adopting Android for their devices have finally come to fruition. The last round of rumors stated that..
Kaspersky claims that the ‘Google Effect’ is real and dangerous
Kaspersky, a company specializing in software security, has released a report claiming the existence of the 'Google Effect' or, as they like to call...