Blog Android And iOS Network Protection Added With Microsoft Defender August 2, 2022 by Vertical Axion Recently, Microsoft added a new feature for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) which has fans of the product cheering. Once the new “Mobile Network Protection” feature is enabled on the iOS and Android devices you want to monitor, the security platform will provide the same robust protections and notifications that your other network devices currently […] Read more » Android iPhone Malware and Virus Protection Microsoft New Technology Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Voicemail Phishing Attacks Called Vishing Are On The Rise July 28, 2022 by Vertical Axion While “vishing” is by no means a new threat, it’s not something that has ever happened with sufficient frequency to get most people’s attention. So, if you haven’t heard the term before, you’re not alone. “Vishing” is short for voicemail phishing, and it is apparently on the rise based on data collected by the security […] Read more » Android General Interest iPhone Phishing Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Simple Tips For Securing Smart Device Data July 27, 2022 by Vertical Axion Data security isn’t something that’s at the forefront of most people’s minds, but it probably should be. These days, we use far more than just our trusty laptops and desktops to do real, meaningful work. Most people have a plethora of devices they tap into on a regular basis and take with them wherever they […] Read more » Android Apple General Interest Google iPhone Security
Blog The Surprising Ways Mobile Technology Impacts Our Lives July 16, 2022 by Vertical Axion If you grew up in the days before the internet, it’s absolutely staggering to think of all the ways that mobile technology has changed our lives (and mostly for the better). Remember when you had to pay for long distance telephone calls? That’s mostly a thing of the past. In under a minute, you can […] Read more » Android General Interest iPhone Recent News Technology News
Blog Some Carrier Embedded Android Apps May Have Security Vulnerabilities June 29, 2022 by Vertical Axion Recently, Microsoft reported high severity security vulnerabilities in multiple apps offered by large international mobile service providers. What makes this especially noteworthy is the fact that these vulnerabilities aren’t app specific, but framework specific. Many carriers use the same basic framework to construct their apps and now all have been found to contain vulnerabilities. The […] Read more » Android General Interest Google Google Apps Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology Tips
Blog This Android Malware Is Stealing Login Credentials June 20, 2022 by Vertical Axion If you’re deeply involved in IT security, you may already be familiar with the ERMAC Android banking trojan. If this is the first time you’re hearing of it, be aware that the hackers who authored the malicious code have recently released ERMAC 2.0, which represents a significant upgrade in capabilities from the previous iteration. ERMAC’s […] Read more » Android General Interest Google Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Google Soon Informing Users About What Data Apps Collect May 17, 2022 by Vertical Axion A small but important change is coming to your Android apps. Soon you’ll notice a new Data Safety section on the Google Play Store which will provide greater transparency about exactly what data the apps you install are collecting. The change is meant to serve as a “privacy label” that will allow users to evaluate […] Read more » Android General Interest Google Google Apps Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Some Android Devices May Have Media File Security Vulnerability May 11, 2022 by Vertical Axion Do you have an Android device? Is it built around a Qualcomm or MediaTek chipset? If you answered yes to both of those questions, be aware that researchers at Check Point have recently discovered an issue which could put your device at risk. The team discovered a flaw in the implementation of the ALAC (Apple […] Read more » Android General Interest Google Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology News
Blog Sharkbot Malware Found In Several Android Antivirus Apps April 30, 2022 by Vertical Axion If you own an Android device, odds are excellent that your go-to source for apps of any kind is the Google Play Store. That includes antivirus apps to help keep your device safe. Unfortunately, the hackers of the world are aware of that fact and are always on the lookout for ways to capitalize on […] Read more » Android General Interest Google Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology News
Blog This Android Malware Will Steal Your Facebook Credentials April 20, 2022 by Vertical Axion Do you have an Android device? Even if you don’t, you know someone who does. Google is incredibly good at spotting poisoned copies of apps on its Play Store and getting rid of them before they can spread to the devices of users who rely on the safety and security offered by the Play Store. […] Read more » Android Facebook General Interest Google Malware and Virus Protection Recent News Security Technology News
