PORNOGRAPHIC MALWARE FOUND IN ANDROID APPS FOR KIDS

Google has recently removed over 60 gaming apps from its Google Play Store, many seemingly targeted at kids, that contained malware displaying pornographic adverts. Researchers from the security firm – Check Point – discovered the malware, called AdultSwine, in apps that have been d...

over 6 years ago

CRYPTO-APPS WITH MILLIONS OF DOWNLOADS ARE EXPOSING YOUR DATA TO HACKERS

Some of the most popular cryptocurrency apps on Google Play have severe security issues that could leave digital money open to hackers, researchers suggest.  The total number of cryptocurrency apps now available, exceeds 2,000. Cybersecurity firm, High-Tech Bridge, analysed some of the most pop...

over 7 years ago

GAMING APPS ARE DOMINATING ARKIT DOWNLOADS

After Pokemon Go popularized the technology among millions of smartphone users last year, it comes as no surprise that game apps are the leaders in embracing the AR world.  Apps requiring Apple's ARKit – the mobile application framework for augmented reality features on iPhones – ha...

over 7 years ago