Category Archives: Mobile Security

Security firm finds dodgy Android apps that offer “free” stuff to get information

GFI Software researchers have identified 20 Android applications on the Google Play marketplace that lure users with offers of “free” products or money to fill out surveys. Infosecurity – Latest News &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp      

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Facebook logins vulnerable on Apple and Android devices

Facebook login credentials are easily obtained from Apple and Android mobile devices because they are not encrypted and left in a temporary folder accessible to other applications or USB connections. Infosecurity – Latest News &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp      

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Sophos snaps up mobile device management specialist

Data security company Sophos has acquired Germany-based DIALOGS, a privately held firm that specializes in mobile device management (MDM) solutions for a variety of platforms. Infosecurity – Latest News &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp      

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GSM group publishes privacy design guidelines for mobile apps

The GSM Association (GSMA) has released new privacy design guidelines for mobile app developers in order to provide users with better transparency, choice, and control over how apps use their personal information. Infosecurity – Latest News &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp   … Continue reading

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Data loss fear discourages firms from adopting cloud, mobile technologies

Three-quarters of enterprises are reluctant to adopt fully the benefits of the cloud and mobility because of concerns over data loss, according to a Forrester study commissioned by IronKey. Infosecurity – Latest News &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp      

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