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Google’s mobile operating system joins Apple’s iOS in offering full disk encryption by default to all users in its newest version — Android 5.0 aka Lollipop.

One simple Android game can get as much information about the smartphone’s owner as a real spy can.

Virus Bulletin is a traditionally enterprise-focused event, but each year topics of consumer interest, like Apple malware, hackable devices and Bitcoin are presented.

A number of popular Android applications are putting sensitive user data at risk of exposure because the app developers are not fully implementing encryption.

Preparing to watch your child trundle off to school with these expensive devices in their backpacks will be a lot easier if you guard against the many perils that can threaten them – theft, malware and unwanted Internet browsing chief among them.

We have bought our very own Blackphone to check its security firsthand.

Unpatched flaws in Android make your device vulnerable to “Invisible” infection. You better find out now in order to protect yourself.

Despite the fact that we have cheap unlimited Internet connection almost everywhere, there are situations when each megabyte is literally worth its weight in gold.

Making a case for password reuse, Google hiring hackers to fix the Internet, Apple bolsters security across its services with strong Crypto, plus various fixes and more.

The list of highly touted devices that have been launched in recent years with embarrassing flaws – security and otherwise – is long and distinguished.

Let’s analyze new safety features in the upcoming Android release while we wait for it to arrive.

Free antivirus programs offer basic protections, but in order to be protected against phishing attacks that can steal your personal and financial data you need an Internet browser security program.

There were long time rumors about iPhone malware used to spy on smartphone owners, but now it’s official ―Kaspersky Lab researchers discovered a real life sample of this Trojan.

This week: the first mobile malware turns 10; we check in on Android security news and recent data breaches; and we fill you in on the week’s patches.

Our study during World Cup indicates one in four networks are dangerous and you must take care to avoid substantial loss.

This week: the first ever Android encryptor malware, a serious Tweetdeck vulnerability arises and is fixed just as quickly, and much more.

How iOS 8 and Tizen releases affect smartphone market and security landscape.

Computer ransomware is getting more sophisitcated, while mobile cryptolockers are emerging both in Europe and the U.S.

Adults can choose to face the financial consequences of their own actions, but they may want to know how to prevent their kids from running up exorbitant credit card bills tied to the parents’ iTunes or Google Play accounts.

App stores offer all the promise of a virtually unlimited range of games and tools, but are rife with pitfalls too. These include bad apps, ballooning costs, and malicious apps, particularly on Android devices.

A new piece of ransomware targeting Apple users emerges along with a hybrid malware combining Zeus and Carberp. There’s also an issue with the Spotify Android app.