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AnubisSpy Malware: Stealing photos, videos & spying on Android users
AnubisSpy Malware: Stealing photos, videos & spying on Android users
New AnubisSpy malware is infecting Android smartphones to steal everything from SMS, contacts, photos to videos of Android users.
Dec. 20, 2017
My Top Cloud Takeaways from Cisco Live Cancun
My Top Cloud Takeaways from Cisco Live Cancun
Read my top cloud takeaways from Cisco Live Cancun.
Nov. 16, 2017
Android Apps Infected with Sockbot Malware Turn Devices into Botnet
Android Apps Infected with Sockbot Malware Turn Devices into Botnet
According to research conducted by Symantec' cybersecurity researchers, eight apps on Google Play Store are infected with an embedded malicious Trojan called
Oct. 19, 2017
Function-as-a-Service 101: What is it?
Function-as-a-Service 101: What is it?
My favorite part about making a living in the tech industry is that there is always something new to learn.  When Amazon Web Services launched in 2006 it
July 25, 2017
Google Scraps Judy Malware Infected Apps Downloaded By 36M Android Users
Google Scraps Judy Malware Infected Apps Downloaded By 36M Android Users
The biggest ad fraud: It has been reported that after the campaign was revealed, Google removed over 40 apps that were thought to be infected with the
May 28, 2017
Android Banking Trojan Marcher Infects Devices to Steal Payment Cards
Android Banking Trojan Marcher Infects Devices to Steal Payment Cards
Cyber-security researchers at Securify, a Dutch security firm, have been evaluating the Marcher Android banking Trojan for the past six months. They have come
Feb. 14, 2017
Android-compatible Google Daydream VR Controller Hacked to Run on iOS
Android-compatible Google Daydream VR Controller Hacked to Run on iOS
Genius researcher Ups the Game for Social Engineers by Getting Android-compatible Google Daydream VR Controller to run on the Incompatible iOS Platform.
Dec. 24, 2016
Beware: Android Super Mario Run is Actually Malware; Don’t Download It
Beware: Android Super Mario Run is Actually Malware; Don’t Download It
Super Mario game is loved by all, elders, adults and young ones alike. The game has been released on iOS but not on Android OS, yet. Android device owners
Dec. 21, 2016
Pokémon Go Exploitation Saga Continues; Beware of New Ransomware
Pokémon Go Exploitation Saga Continues; Beware of New Ransomware
Pokémon Go’s augmented reality tech has attracted the attention of gamers and mobile phones users like no other game has done ever before. It is being played
Aug. 15, 2016
Kickass Torrents Community Targeted with Phishing Scam
Kickass Torrents Community Targeted with Phishing Scam
Last year HackRead revealed breathtaking stats exposing how torrenting websites are earning millions of dollars annually yet spending nothing on security and
April 22, 2016
“Accessibility Malware” puts 65% percent of old version Android devices at risk
“Accessibility Malware” puts 65% percent of old version Android devices at risk
An evolutionary malware, known as the “Accessibility Clickjacking”, has been discovered by SkyCure, a US-based global mobile threat Security Company, and
March 7, 2016
Researchers Found 60+ Malware Infected Android Gaming Apps on Play Store
Researchers Found 60+ Malware Infected Android Gaming Apps on Play Store
For cybercriminals developing an Android malware is a piece of cake and the problem is Google just not care.
Jan. 30, 2016