Using ambient sound as a two-factor authentication system
A posting from naked security titled " Using ambient sound as a two-factor authentication system" by Lee Munson We know that many of us are no good at choosing our own passwords. That's why companies are increasingly looking to bolster their own website security through additional authentication methods. To that end, we've seen many different forms of […]
Take that, hackers! Quasar IV boasts hackproof Android greatness
An Interesting article in C/Net about Quasar IV boasts: The subject of cell phone security haunts every major mobile player, but none so defiantly throws down the gauntlet to data thieves like the smartphone startup QSAlpha and its Quasar IV "cipherphone." A self-funded project launched Tuesday through Kickstarter-like Web site Indiegogo, the Quasar IV runs on a security backbone […]
US law enforcers want to see a kill switch on our mobile phones
US law enforcers want to see a kill switch on our mobile phones
Android App Licenses Sold in Malware Black Market
Malware article from TechNews: Verified Android developer licenses are being sold in an Internet black market for $100 each, giving buyers unfettered access to the official Google Play app store. So far, there's only been one buyer, but he's a maker of mobile banking Trojans, security blogger Brian Krebs revealed this week. It's may […]
Bypassing Android encryption by freezing android phones
German Security Researchers have discovered that freezing an Android phone allows hackers to access the Encrypted data stored in the phone. The encryption method introduced in the Android version "Ice cream sandwich" by Google. The researchers bypassed this encryption system method by freezing the smartphone for an hour. To read more click here: