Joshua Coleman

Mandiant associates with the Android team to tackle the hidden malicious software

Mandiant and the Android Security and Privacy team have collaborated to develop improved tools capable of detecting Android malware hidden in native mobile applications. While mobile devices become central for daily activities such as banks and health care management, they are increasingly attracting malicious actors aimed at operating sensitive data. A lucrative method used by…

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Malicious applications on Android and iOS scan screenshots to fly cryptocurrencies

Publisher’s socket: Taking screenshots on modern mobile devices is incredibly easy. However, inexperienced users often neglect the potential security risks of the recording of images containing sensitive data. This surveillance can cause financial losses because cybercriminals are always ready to use such laps in operational security. Kaspersky has discovered a new campaign of malware designed…

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