Security researchers at Sophos Labs have alerted Google to the presence of more than two dozen apps on the Play Store that are abusing a loophole in Google's policies that allow them to charge hefty fees to unsuspecting users. Here's how it works: Many apps offer a free and a subscription-based service, and many of those allow users to try the full … [Read more...] about Some Android Apps Are Charging People Big Money
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New Spyware Is Targeting WhatsApp Messages
Recently, Kaspersky Labs has identified a new strain of malware to be concerned about, and it is spreading across the internet. Called FinSpy, it specifically targets WhatsApp on both Android and iOS devices. An analysis of the code reveals that the spyware was created by a German company called Gamma Group and that it is primarily used by state … [Read more...] about New Spyware Is Targeting WhatsApp Messages
Android Devices May Soon Get New Fast Sharing Feature
Google's first attempt at making it possible for Android users to share files with each other was called Android Beam. While it was functional, it left a lot to be desired, and never really caught on. That fact prompted the company to announce that it would be calling a halt to further Beam development in preference for a new tool. It is called … [Read more...] about Android Devices May Soon Get New Fast Sharing Feature
Large Percentage Of Mobile Apps Have Security Flaws
How many apps do you have on your phone? If you're like most people, you've likely got dozens or more. Considering how much storage is available on mobile devices these days, people tend to install apps, and when they no longer want them, they don't bother to uninstall them. Whatever your number is, the statistics recently published by Positive … [Read more...] about Large Percentage Of Mobile Apps Have Security Flaws