mobile devices
Your budget Android phone might be spying on you
Researchers have found that many low-cost Android devices come with pre-installed apps that have high-level access to the system. Unlike apps from the Google Play Store, many …
Rayhunter: EFF releases open-source tool to detect cellular spying
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has released Rayhunter, a new open-source tool designed to detect cell site simulators (CSS). These devices, also known as IMSI …
Security gaps still haunt shared mobile device use in healthcare
Shared mobile devices are becoming the standard in hospitals and health systems. While they offer cost savings and workflow improvements, many organizations are still …
From cleaners to creepers: The risk of mobile privilege escalation
In this Help Net Security video, Nico Chiaraviglio, Chief Scientist at Zimperium, explores how Android apps can be abused to escalate privileges, giving attackers access to …
Build a mobile hacking rig with a Pixel and Kali NetHunter
A cybersecurity hobbyist has built a compact, foldable mobile hacking rig that runs Kali NetHunter on a Google Pixel 3 XL. It’s called the NetHunter C-deck, and it packs …
Android Enterprise update puts mobile security first
Google is rolling out new Android Enterprise features aimed at improving mobile security, IT management, and employee productivity. According to Zimperium’s 2025 Global Mobile …
Google strengthens secure enterprise access from BYOD Android devices
Google has introduced Device Trust from Android Enterprise, a new solution for making sure that private Android devices used for work are secure enough to access corporate …
Mobile security is a frontline risk. Are you ready?
The mobile threat landscape has shifted. According to Zimperium’s 2025 Global Mobile Threat Report, attackers are now prioritizing mobile devices over desktops. For …
Why rooting and jailbreaking make you a target
As cybercriminals have moved to a mobile-first attack strategy, rooting and jailbreaking mobile devices remain a powerful attack vector. Such mobile devices bypass critical …
How open-source MDM solutions simplify cross-platform device management
In this Help Net Security interview, Mike McNeil, CEO at Fleet, talks about the security risks posed by unmanaged mobile devices and how mobile device management (MDM) …
Android 15 unveils new security features to protect sensitive data
Android 15 brings enhanced security features to protect your sensitive health, financial, and personal data from theft and fraud. It also introduces productivity improvements …
Security and privacy strategies for CISOs in a mobile-first world
In this Help Net Security interview, Jim Dolce, CEO at Lookout, discusses securing mobile devices to mitigate escalating cloud threats. He emphasizes that organizations must …
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