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Security
Android contains a “Bouncer”, helps fight malware in the Market
Android has a had a growing security problem, as apps containing malicious viruses and other spyware have made their way to the Android Market, and eventually onto consumer's phones. Google has noticed, and has apparently had a solution running "for a while now". It has a codename of "Bouncer", and does just that. It scans new and existing apps in the Market for... Read more » HTC confirms that some devices leak WiFi passwords
In a report issued this morning, HTC has confirmed that some of their devices leak WiFI passwords. The company says that some of these Android-based devices leak secure credentials while on a WiFi network. On any WiFi network they are connected to. Of course, as HTC has admitted to the problem, they've also confirmed that an over the air update is on the way to the... Read more » Security Enhanced Android released by the NSA
Its been proven that Android isn't the most secure mobile operating system, and the National Security Agency felt they should step in. They have just released a version of Android known as "Security Enhanced Android" and it aims to fill in some of the loopholes that can make Android vulnerable. It is based off of AOSP Android, and the source is available for anyone... Read more » Google Wallet takes heat for storing unencrypted data in rooted phones
The adventure that is the life of Google Wallet isn't over yet. The storied tale reads like the life of a comic book hero who's up against a massive group of conglomerates and now, is being strung up as a security risk. In any case, for those keeping track, it looks like Google Wallet stores some unencrypted credit card, balance, and personal information on your... Read more » Sprint Addresses Carrier IQ With Internal Memo
Carrier IQ is all the rage these days, and rightfully so. Not surprisingly people don't like to feel like their every move is being watched. Last week Sprint was one of the few companies to admit using Carrier IQ, so naturally they've stepped into the harsh light of this ever developing story. SprintFeed got their hands on an internal memo that informs employees... Read more » 8 Android phones exhibit security flaws in pre-installed apps
Researchers at North Carolina State released a study recently wherein they evaluated the security configurations of popular Android devices from Motorola, HTC, and Samsung. The study revealed that the manufacturers did not properly implement Google's native security protocols. This lapse in secure implementation has led to phones not properly protecting privileged... Read more » Class Action pops up against Carrier IQ, Samsung, & HTC
Carrier IQ, a name that will live in infamy, hasn't heard or seen the end of the bad luck train. As of this morning, much has developed in the big-brother scandal. First, Senator Al Franken (D-Minn) issued two separate letters to Carrier IQ, HTC, Samsung, Sprint, and AT&T to ask for responses to some pointed questions by December 14th. If that wasn't enough... Read more » Norton Anti-Theft and Skyhook Wireless link up
Norton, the household brand for anti-virus software, has teamed up with Skyhook Wireless to develop a device tracking system for Android devices. The announcement was made amidst Skyhook's recent courtroom battles with Google over patent infringement and restraint of trade. Skyhook's contribution to the Symantec arsenal will be most apparent in their Norton... Read more » Whisper Systems gets bought out by Twitter
The mobile security firm Whisper Systems was bought out by messaging giant Twitter recently. Whisper Systems specializes in hardening Android devices through modifying the kernel as well as creating apps for encrypted messaging, calling, and backup. Though there isn't any official word on what Twitter will do with their new acquisition, that hasn't stopped blogs from... Read more » RIM to beef up security on Android
Amid bad press that Android is an unsafe operating system, BlackBerry producer Research In Motion (RIM) announced that it would be launching a new "Mobile Fusion device management software" in Q1 2012. The piece of software in question would allow for corporate IT staff to monitor rules for passwords, apps, and software across iOS and AndroidOS. Features like... Read more » 
