SMS-Phishing - a new vulnerability Android-devices

Recently the uncovered problem with the drains privileges in the Android operating system allows applications to access the phone features that they are not allowed.

Recall, a group of researchers from North Carolina State University reported the discovery of a particular method, as any application can gain access to the WRITE_SMS, that is, the device can simulate the arrival of the free text SMS from any number. A similar function is extremely useful for attacks like SMiShing (SMS-phishing). Attackers can send fake SMS to the user from a trusted numbers containing a malicious link.

"Vulnerability in Android, allowing to simulate the arrival of SMS from any number, is especially dangerous because of recent events clearly show that a combination of social engineering by using malicious software can deceive a substantial number of people and get them to do what is beneficial attackers - says experts eScan in Russia and the CIS. - The situation is aggravated by the fact that almost all Android-devices have a constant connection to the Internet, which may contribute to the rapid rise of a possible avalanche of the epidemic. "

Norton Mobile Security - a single mobile security service for iOS and Android

Symantec has announced the release of a new version of its flagship mobile security solution, called Norton Mobile Security. 

The main innovation for the end user is of a sudden transition to a single license for the two leading mobile platforms: Android and iOS. In the technical aspect of the major changes associated with the transition from the local security to security in the form of service.

Edition package Norton Mobile Security for individual users shows the desire of developers to make protection more affordable. In addition, Symantec plans to use proven technology for this product in their corporate decisions. As explained by representatives of the developers, the new mobile product Norton combines the features of mobile services and external services to provide security. It is assumed that in the future Norton products will be free to use on multiple devices per customer.

When working Windows Phone 8 found a number of problems

Members noted the arbitrary reset gadgets and awaiting the release of patches for the new mobile OS.

Smartphone users, operating on the basis of a new product Microsoft Windows Phone 8, began to report the occurrence of various problems.

Thus, in many forums, including Customer Support Microsoft, reports began to appear that Gadgets driven innovation, randomly reboot, "hang", as well as battery consumption is much stronger than anticipated.

Users report that mobile gadgets HTC Windows Phone 8 and Nokia Lumia 920, which are running pre-Windows Phone 8, even if it is dropped to the factory settings, simply "hang" on the startup screen.

According to researchers, the problems stem from the operating system that came with a number of shortcomings. However, they also note that this situation is acceptable exit novelty and fix any problems before the official release of the manufacturer is not able to. Thus, detection of in-service operating system problems will be addressed in the course of the latest product updates.

Flayvr for iOS - a tool for the orderly viewing pictures on iOS-devices

Flayvr - is a free application for handheld devices based on iOS, is designed for the orderly viewing digital images from a personal gallery and rapid exchange through the Internet. The program will bring together disparate images stored in your smartphone or tablet into full albums with a stylish design and easy navigation.

When you run Flayvr automatically groups all found images to date of their creation, and displays them on the screen smartphone in a scrollable list. Each group is a kind of mini-album with a single title and the "cover" of four thumbnail images (one of the thumbnails is updated every few seconds.)

To begin the study of a specific album, users simply touch it with your finger and cover selected group will be deployed it on the screen. In this mode, the owner of the device will be able to edit the name of the album to enter additional information, view images as thumbnails or expand them to full screen. In the lower right corner is a button «Share», allows you to quickly publish the selected album on the personal pages of Facebook, Twitter and Google+, and you can send a link to it by e-mail or SMS-message. Click the recipient will be instantly transferred to the page Flayvr, where he can view the contents of your photo collection.

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McAfee Mobile Security to protect mobile devices

McAfee has announced improvements to the software McAfee Mobile Security. Now, users of smartphones and tablet computers with Android can use the extra privacy, prohibit applications to access personal data without the user's knowledge.

With these new features consumers have access to an additional layer of protection to ensure that their privacy, and protection against financial fraud, identity theft and viruses. In the McAfee Mobile Security uses technology App Alert - the only commercially available technology, which not only tells the user the powers granted to applications, but also sends a query to the database network McAfee Global Threat Intelligence, containing information about the reputation of URL-addresses, to inform the user about the applications that are associated with dangerous Web sites, and (or) suspected of sending personal data to dangerous Web sites (for example, Web sites used by spyware and adware).

The volume of mobile applications is increasing proportionally to the volume of use of mobile devices. According to the company Google, published at the beginning of this year, the Android platform has been downloaded 20 billion applications, according to a recent analytical report by comScore, on the use of social media on mobile devices, 33 percent of applications requesting the user more power than they need. Publication Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California at Berkeley, on the system of power in Android, says that 97 percent of users do not understand how the authorities relate to the risks associated with a particular application. In addition, a division of McAfee Labs found that about 5 percent of the applications in its database associated with dangerous URL-addresses. After receiving authority such applications may violate the privacy of the user and his or her privacy.

eScan solutions to protect Android-devices

eScan MicroWorld developer will provide innovative solutions to protect mobile platform Google Android.

 Presentation eScan Mobile Security for Android and eScan Tablet Security for Android was part of the international exhibition and conference INTEROP Mumbai 2012, one of the major events of the world industry and telecommunications, October 10-12, 2012 in Mumbai, India.

Number of tablets and smartphones in the world is growing, and soon, is projected to surpass the number of computers. Therefore, mobile devices will be one of the main targets of virus writers, particularly active threats will be developed for the operating system Android.

In an effort to remain at the forefront of developing innovative software, eScan produces solutions for the protection of tablet and mobile devices running the operating system Android. Presented at the exhibition specialized products eScan provide full protection devices based on Android from all types of cyber threats in real time. eScan Mobile Security for Android and eScan Tablet Security for Android set new standards in quality and performance of Android-protection devices. EScan solutions to protect Android produce a quick scan, which does not affect much on the operation of the devices at the same time, they provide effective protection against known and unknown threats in real time. Presented eScan solutions easily filtered phone calls (phone number) and content sms-text messages (words) based on the parameters specified in the "white" and "black" lists.

90% of Americans do not believe in the security of their data online

The greatest threat to privacy are an e-commerce stores.

90% of Americans who are at work using mobile devices, are confident that their sensitive data at risk. Despite this, many people continue to publish personal information online. It is stated in the report of ISACA.

The report's authors argue that the most at risk are the ones who are using mobile devices for online purchases. This is due to the fact that many online stores offer discounts for the disclosure of certain information to users. In particular, as shown by the data of the survey, 58% of respondents are willing to provide their email address in exchange for a 50% discount on the product, which is estimated at $ 100. Another 22% of respondents are willing to share their home address and 15% - to provide mother's maiden name.

Experts note that the loss of confidential information are natural. This is evidenced by the fact that 65% of respondents said they did not check the security settings of the online stores that they visit. 36% of respondents visit the unproven links to social networks with the company's computer. 12% of respondents keep their passwords, you want to work on their personal devices.

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Multiple vulnerabilities in the Smartphone Pentest Framework

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Smartphone Pentest Framework

Discovered  vulnerabilities can be exploited by malicious people to gain total control of the pentester's system.

The company High-Tech Bridge Security published a notice describing multiple vulnerabilities in Smartphone Pentest Framework (SPF) - a product designed to find vulnerabilities in smartphones.

Smartphone Pentest Framework was presented at this year's conference Blackhat, Defcon, Bsides and received a grant from DARPA Cyber ​​Fast Track to the development of a promising project.

Can be exploited by malicious people to conduct CSRF attack to gain access to sensitive information, execute arbitrary SQL commands to the database application and execute arbitrary commands on the system. The presence of unsafe file permissions allow local users to gain escalated privileges.

Launch date for its next-generation BlackBerry 10 platform

Company Research in Motion has announced that the new operating system for smartphones BlackBerry, released January 30, 2013.

BlackBerry 10 presentations will be held simultaneously in several countries of the world. They talk about the representatives of RIM OS and provide the first smartphone under its control. It is expected that there will be two devices: one full-touch, and the second with a hardware keyboard.

BlackBerry smartphones now 10 are in the testing phase. In tests of devices involved more than fifty mobile operators. Several prototype devices RIM has already shown at conferences for developers.

BlackBerry 10 is based on a system of QNX, the rights to which RIM acquired in 2010. Speaking about the new system, the CEO Thorsten Heins, said: "In developing BlackBerry 10, we set out to create a truly unique mobile interface that adapts to your needs."

Facebook has pushed a major update to its main iOS app

IOS-version of Facebook 5.1 App is now available in the online store Apple App Store. To update is to improve the experience for users to interact with mobile service Facebook, which can positively impact on their monetization.

The world's largest social network Facebook updated version of its mobile application platform iOS, adding a number of features of the service Facebook Camera and Facebook Messenger, as well as a functional service delivery of real gifts Facebook Gifts, said in a social network.

IOS-version of Facebook 5.1 application allows a mobile device to display from right to left to see the list of online friends - such a function already existed in a separate application Facebook Messenger. Of the same service to the main iOS-app Facebook has passed the opportunity to make friends with whom the user is rewritten frequently, the list of "Favorites."

Apple loses iPhone fans

The share holders of iPhone, planning to change your machine to the next generation iPhone in 2012 fell for the first time. According to analysts, this is due to the absence of significant new device innovation.

User loyalty to the iPhone in 2012, after the debut of iPhone 5 has fallen for the first time since 2007, when it was released the very first phone Apple. It is reported by research firm Strategy Analytics.

According to a survey conducted by analysts, the share of iPhone users in Western Europe, which are going to change your existing smartphone iPhone new generation fell to 75% from 88% in 2011

Meanwhile in the U.S. the loyalty of iPhone owners also declined. Percentage of those wishing to exchange an existing machine to a new generation of the model was reduced from 93% in 2011 to 88% in 2012