This past week, Facebook app users worldwide started reporting a strange issue: the Facebook app for Android was suddenly requesting superuser permissions – also known as root access. Some described the issue as a “conspiracy”. Facebook, with root access, would … Read More
ANDROID SECURITY
Top 3 Easy Security Tips for Rooted Android Users in 2018
If you use a rooted Android, then you need to approach security differently than someone with a non-rooted device. When used properly, a rooted Android can be just as secure – if not more secure – than a non-rooted device. … Read More
Equifax Data Breach: Here’s How to Check If You’re One of the 143 Million Victims
The Equifax data breach may be the worst data leak in human history. An estimated 143 million records were exposed to hackers. The victims included vast numbers of people in the United States, Canada, and the UK. Is your identity … Read More
2 Scary Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Sign Up for Equifax’s Trusted ID Subscription After the Latest Data Breach
Credit reporting bureau Equifax recently suffered one of the worst data breaches in history. The company exposed the personal records of 143 million Americans. SSNs, addresses, credit card numbers, full names, and other personal information were all exposed to hackers. … Read More
Google Automatically Stores Audio Files of Your Voice Online – and You Can Listen to Them Today
Do you use Google Assistant? If you’ve ever said, “OK Google” and asked your phone a question, then you’ve used Google Assistant. Well, you may be surprised to learn that Google is recording your voice every time you say, “OK … Read More
Super Advanced SpyDealer Malware Capable of Rooting 25% of All Android Devices
A dangerous new malware is making its way across the Android community this summer. It’s called SpyDealer, and it’s capable of rooting one in four Android devices. The malware comes in the form of a trojan. Researchers have traced the … Read More
“Judy” Malware Discovered Lurking on the Google Play Store for Over a Year
Security firm Checkpoint reported that dozens of Android apps were infected with the so-called “Judy” malware. The malware was spread through in a seemingly-innocent way: it used fashion and cooking apps labeled under the “Judy” brand on the Google Play … Read More
Popular Pokemon Go Guide App is Actually Dangerous Malware
Have you downloaded a Pokemon Go guide app in the last few months? It’s possible that you downloaded devastating malware. A popular Pokemon Go guide app with half a million downloads was recently caught hacking Android devices. The hack was … Read More
5 Easy Ways to Stay Safe While Playing Pokemon Go
At this point, you’ve already heard about Pokemon Go – or played it. But you might not know how much danger you’re in while playing Pokemon Go. It’s true! Contrary to what you might think, playing Pokemon Go can be dangerous … Read More
Android Nougat Will Arrive on August 5
According to world-famous Android news leaker @evleaks, the next version of Android, Android 7.0 Nougat, will be arriving on August 5, 2016. The news was announced in a tweet this part Saturday. @evleaks, whose real name is Evan Blass, stated … Read More