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Google Play Protect Real-Time Scanning Effective Against Several Malicious Apps: Report
Google Play Protect real-time scanning is reportedly effective at protecting users from malicious apps installed outside the Play Store. According to a report, the proactive protection for users on Android smartphones is capable of stopping several threats, including those that can be used to extort money from users. Google's updated Play Protect w...
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Google 'Committed' to Growth of India's App Ecosystem; Says Investments in Android Helped Indian Developers
The tech giant on Wednesday said over the past decade, Google has been deeply committed to the growth of India's app ecosystem. Google said it was a sensible model as the platform only makes money when a developer makes money, so its success is aligned with theirs.
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Google Play Store Removes Nine Malicious Apps That Reportedly Stole Users Facebook Login Credentials
Google Play Store has removed nine malicious apps over suspicions that these apps stole users Facebook login credentials. Users were reportedly given an option to remove ads from these apps if they logged in using the social media platform and were tricked into revealing their login credentials. Users who downloaded these apps are advised to thorou...
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Google Introduces App Defense Alliance to Curb Malicious Apps from Entering Play Store
The three partners will integrate Google Play Protect detection into their own scanning engines, to bring an extra layer of eyes for all the apps that are queued to publish.
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Intel to Allow Antivirus Software to Use Its Integrated GPUs to Accelerate Malware Scanning
With Accelerated Memory Scanning, Intel aims to transfer the work of malware scanning to its CPUs' integrated graphics hardware. It will first be available in Microsoft's Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection.
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Google I/O 2017: Google Play Protect, Find My Device App Unveiled With Focus on Security and Safety
The new ‘Find my Device’ app which is nothing but a rebranded and overhauled version of the ‘Android Device Manager’.
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Mirai Malware Simplifies Internet Attacks Like Last Week's
Researchers say Mirai exploited security vulnerabilities in thousands of Internet-connected devices such as web cameras.
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Google's VirusTotal Security Service Can Now Scan Firmware for Malware
VirusTotal said antivirus software usually doesn't scan the BIOS of a computer, which means this layer remains unseen and a breach can fly under the radar.
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Google Says Android Malware Cut in Half, Scans 200 Million Devices a Day
Google made the announcements in its Android Security 2014 Year in Review whitepaper.
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Hackers Exploit Bash 'Shellshock' Bug With Worms in Early Attacks
Researchers warned that hackers are using fast-moving worm viruses to scan for vulnerable systems and then infect them.
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US Warns Retailers About Hacking Software
US urged businesses of all sizes to scan their POS systems for software known as "Backoff," discovered last October.
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Google Releases Malware Security Tool VirusTotal Uploader for OS X
The new app will allow Mac users to upload suspicious apps or files to VirusTotal for scanning possible malware threats.
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Hackers trying to exploit Heartbleed bug, US warns banks and other businesses
No organization has identified itself as a victim, yet security firms say they have seen well-known hacking groups scanning the Web in search of vulnerable networks.
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Google Play Protect Real-Time Scanning Effective Against Several Malicious Apps: Report
Google Play Protect real-time scanning is reportedly effective at protecting users from malicious apps installed outside the Play Store. According to a report, the proactive protection for users on Android smartphones is capable of stopping several threats, including those that can be used to extort money from users. Google's updated Play Protect w...
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Google 'Committed' to Growth of India's App Ecosystem; Says Investments in Android Helped Indian Developers
The tech giant on Wednesday said over the past decade, Google has been deeply committed to the growth of India's app ecosystem. Google said it was a sensible model as the platform only makes money when a developer makes money, so its success is aligned with theirs.
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Google Play Store Removes Nine Malicious Apps That Reportedly Stole Users Facebook Login Credentials
Google Play Store has removed nine malicious apps over suspicions that these apps stole users Facebook login credentials. Users were reportedly given an option to remove ads from these apps if they logged in using the social media platform and were tricked into revealing their login credentials. Users who downloaded these apps are advised to thorou...
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Google Introduces App Defense Alliance to Curb Malicious Apps from Entering Play Store
The three partners will integrate Google Play Protect detection into their own scanning engines, to bring an extra layer of eyes for all the apps that are queued to publish.
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Intel to Allow Antivirus Software to Use Its Integrated GPUs to Accelerate Malware Scanning
With Accelerated Memory Scanning, Intel aims to transfer the work of malware scanning to its CPUs' integrated graphics hardware. It will first be available in Microsoft's Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection.
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Google I/O 2017: Google Play Protect, Find My Device App Unveiled With Focus on Security and Safety
The new ‘Find my Device’ app which is nothing but a rebranded and overhauled version of the ‘Android Device Manager’.
-
Mirai Malware Simplifies Internet Attacks Like Last Week's
Researchers say Mirai exploited security vulnerabilities in thousands of Internet-connected devices such as web cameras.
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Google's VirusTotal Security Service Can Now Scan Firmware for Malware
VirusTotal said antivirus software usually doesn't scan the BIOS of a computer, which means this layer remains unseen and a breach can fly under the radar.
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Google Says Android Malware Cut in Half, Scans 200 Million Devices a Day
Google made the announcements in its Android Security 2014 Year in Review whitepaper.
-
Hackers Exploit Bash 'Shellshock' Bug With Worms in Early Attacks
Researchers warned that hackers are using fast-moving worm viruses to scan for vulnerable systems and then infect them.
-
US Warns Retailers About Hacking Software
US urged businesses of all sizes to scan their POS systems for software known as "Backoff," discovered last October.
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Google Releases Malware Security Tool VirusTotal Uploader for OS X
The new app will allow Mac users to upload suspicious apps or files to VirusTotal for scanning possible malware threats.
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Hackers trying to exploit Heartbleed bug, US warns banks and other businesses
No organization has identified itself as a victim, yet security firms say they have seen well-known hacking groups scanning the Web in search of vulnerable networks.
