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Android malware problems continue to grow
There's an alarming amount of malicious software targeting Google's Android smartphone platform, but experts say the problem will only get worse until a large share of Android customers experience firsthand the frustration, inconvenience and damage the malware can cause.
FTC Fines Mobile App Developer $50K for Violating Kids' Data Privacy
The Federal Trade Commission's fining of a mobile-application developer for collecting children's personal information without parental consent sends a strong message to other developers that the agency would closely monitor the mobile software market to protect consumers.
Android's permission system: Does it really work?
The problem arises when a core component exposes an interface that can be called by other software. Developers that are aware of this, write programs leveraging the exposed interface of the pre-installed application to turn on a feature they want to use, but do not have permission to.
New Android spyware answers incoming calls
A maliciousAndroidapp that disguises itself as Google's new social networking platform, Google+, is capable of stealing data, and answering and recording incoming phone calls, researchers said this week.
Sony CEO Warns of 'Bad New World'
After spending weeks to resolve a massive Internet security breach, Sony Corp. Chief Executive Howard Stringer said he can't guarantee the security of the company's videogame network or any other Web system in the "bad new world" of cybercrime.
How concerned are you that the iPhone tracks and stores your location?
Apple Inc.'s iPhones and Google Inc.'s Android smartphones regularly transmit their locations back to Apple and Google, respectively, according to data and documents analyzed by The Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal - Your Apps are Watching You
Describes the Application Permission, App Market and Openness between Android and IPhone...
Senator questions Apple over iPhone Tracking.
Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) wants answers. Security researchers today revealed the existence of a file on iPhones ...
Apple is Tracking iPhone, iPad Users' Location
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey are investigating whether numerous smartphone applications illegally obtained or transmitted information about their users without proper disclosures, according to a person familiar with the matter...
Your apps are tracking you
CNN Money segment on apps and privacy issues...
Mobile Devices And Social Networks Key Malware Targets
Consumers using Facebook and other social media sites, or using mobile devices, are among the key targets of malware according to the latest Internet Security Threat Report published by anti-virus company Symantec...
Grand Jury Investigates AppsKey Malware Targets
Online music service Pandora Media Inc. said it had received a subpoena related to a federal grand-jury investigation of information-sharing practices by smartphone applications...
Mobile Devices And Social Networks Key Malware Targets
Consumers using Facebook and other social media sites, or using mobile devices, are among the key targets of malware according to the latest Internet Security Threat Report published by anti-virus company Symantec.
Why Android App Security Is Better Than for the iPhone
Describes the Application Permission, App Market and Openness between Android and IPhone...
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