Rooting an Android phone or jailbreaking an iOS device allows you to access system files and settings, run apps that wouldn’t otherwise work, and make big changes to the way your device works. That’s exactly why some people want to root their devices — but it’s also why rooting can actually make your device more vulnerable to security threats. If your phone isn’t rooted, then a… Read more »

It seems like every other day there’s a new story about some new virus, spyware, or other malware-ridden app finding its way into the Google Android Market, and potentially millions of Android phones and tablets. But just because the Android Market is the Wild West compared to Apple’s App Store walled garden where every app must be approved by hand, doesn’t mean Google doesn’t take… Read more »

Trend Micro has launched an updated version of its Mobile Security app for Google Android. The new app continues to offer parental controls, filtering options for incoming phone calls and text messages, and protection from malicious websites. But Version 2.0 adds a few new features including: An app scanner that prevents you from installing infected apps A tool that lets you locate, lock, or remotely… Read more »

When you download and install an app on your Android phone or tablet a splash screen will show you the different permissions the app requires. Some apps need to be able to detect your location, others look at your contact list, and some even require the ability to send SMS messages. But once the apps are installed it’s not always easy to remember which apps… Read more »

ESTE Mobile Security is a suite of tools for Android that helps protect you against viruses, spam and other malware, and which gives you tools to protect your data if your phone is lost or stolen. This week the company launched a new release candidate of ESET Mobile Security with some bug fixes and a handful of new features. It seems to be Android mobile… Read more »

There are a growing number of security threats for Android devices, which is making mobile security software that can scan apps and other downloads for malware seem like a good idea. Or, you know, you could just be careful what you download. Still, there are a growing number of security apps available in the Android Market, and many offer a few features that could be… Read more »

Bitdefender has updated its mobile security app for Android with the ability to scan SD cards on-demand or when they’re mounted. The latst version also adds anti-theft features allowing you to remotely locate or wipe your phone by logging into the Bitdefender website. The security app is available for free while in beta. It can can your Android phone for malware every time you install… Read more »

Apple has pushed out a minor update for iOS which is meant to patch a security vulnerability which could have left your phone open to an attack. If you’re not using a jailbroken device you should probably connect your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to iTunes and install iOS 4.3.5 to tighten security. For Verizon iPhone users, the software update will bring iOS 4.2.10. On… Read more »

Lookout Mobile Security’s Android apps can scan the apps on your mobile device for malware, spyware, data loss, or other security problems. Now the company is partnering with Verizon to offer protection before you even download an app. Verizon is using Lookouts new Mobile Threat Network API with its V CAST Apps store. This means that any app you download from V CAST will have… Read more »

Apple has rolled out a minor update to the iOS operating system for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. The update is specifically designed to patch a vulnerability that allowed hacked PDF files to inject code onto an iOS device. In other words, the update patches the security hole that @comex used to create the JailbreakMe 3.0 tool that allowed almost anyone to jailbreak a device just… Read more »