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The malicious apps threat on Android Jelly Bean 4.1
While at Google I/O last month Julian reported that Android Jelly Bean (version 4.1 and 4.1.1) SD permission security had been strengthened as well as introducing app encryption as part of Google’s...
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Google Play requires flexible app permission control
Julian has been researching Android mobile application permissions on the Google Play Store, and has noticed that quite a few apps are now looking to review what permissions their apps have access...
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Android VDloader app-push malware in circulation
The folks over at NQ Mobile’s Security Research Center have just discovered a new Android malware, which can not only push other apps, but the upgraded version of itself to users. NQ Mobile named this...
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How to stop Facebook from browser tracking you
Many websites and this includes Facebook (Like) and Google Plus (+1) use buttons for recommending web pages on social networks. These social networks also monitor your browsing behaviour, even if you...
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Facebook Timeline will be compulsory from August 8
Facebook users will now be forced into using Timeline from August 8th. From the point when a user clicks ‘get Timeline’, they will still have seven days to play around with their new profile. This...
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Google Play Store app rules updated to deter abuse
Google has issued letters to Google Play Store app developers which contained a stern warning outlawing abuses such as impersonation, spamming and deceptive advertising. Google highlighted that it...
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Google improves Google (mobile) Wallet security
Google has been busy making some wholesale changes to the way Google Mobile Wallet (NFC payments) works. Note: there are two Google Wallets – the mobile* which allows you to use your mobile device...
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Android security hints and tips
The Samsung Galaxy SIII (3) has been advertised quite heavily by Samsung here in the UK and in particular during the Olympics. Samsung have obviously paid David Beckham a lot of money to promote the...
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Samsung Galaxy S3 firmware stability update
Samsung have now released a firmware update for the Samsung Galaxy S3 here in the UK (see bootnote). It’s a 1MB XXLH1 firmware update via Over The Air (OTA). Which means you cannot update using Wi-Fi....
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Google disables Android Jelly Bean 4.1 app protection
Google, back at Google I/O in June laid out plans for making security improvements, specifically to the app code in Jelly Bean. The improvements focussed on Jelly Bean 4.1 in particular, adding...
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