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7 tips for spotting a fake mobile app
Plus, 7 ways to tell that you downloaded a sketchy app and 7 tips for staying safe from mobile security threats in the future
Roman Cuprik • 06 Jun 2023
Why your phone is slow – and how to speed it up
You probably don’t have to ditch your phone just yet – try these simple tips and tricks to make any Android device or iPhone run faster
André Lameiras • 27 Oct 2022
Can your iPhone be hacked? What to know about iOS security
Here are some of the most common ways that an iPhone can be compromised with malware, how to tell it’s happened to you, and how to remove a hacker from your device
André Lameiras • 19 Sep 2022
3 most dangerous types of Android malware
Here's what you should know about some of the nastiest mobile malware around – from malicious software that takes phones and data hostage to RATs that allow hackers to control devices remotely
Lukas Stefanko • 04 May 2022
Google squashes Android zero-day bug exploited in targeted attacks
Beyond the vulnerability in the Android kernel, the monthly round of security patches plugs another 38 security loopholes
Amer Owaida • 04 Nov 2021
Apple releases patch for zero-day flaw in iOS, iPadOS and macOS
The vulnerability is under active exploitation by unknown attackers and affects a wide range of Apple’s products.
Amer Owaida • 27 Jul 2021
ESET Research, Mobile Security
Some URL shortener services distribute Android malware, including banking or SMS trojans
On iOS we have seen link shortener services pushing spam calendar files to victims’ devices.
Lukas Stefanko • 20 Jul 2021
Take action now – FluBot malware may be on its way
Why FluBot is a major threat for Android users, how to avoid falling victim, and how to get rid of the malware if your device has already been compromised
Tony Anscombe • 17 May 2021
1 million risky apps rejected or removed from Apple's App Store in 2020
Apple also claims to have foiled US$1.5 billion worth of potentially fraudulent transactions
Amer Owaida • 12 May 2021