Advanced Android Malware Discovered

Kaspersky Lab researchers have uncovered one of the most advanced mobile implants ever seen.

The implant, named Skygofree includes functionality never seen in the wild before, such as location-based audio recording through infected devices. The spyware is spread through web pages mimicking leading mobile network operators.

Ones of its techniques, to silently infiltrate Android phones and siphon off WhatsApp messages, ... [read more]

Virgin to Create Worlds Largest Ever Satellite Constellation

Sir Richard Branson has announced that the Virgin backed OneWeb Ltd, will build, launch and operate the world’s largest ever satellite network. Virgin Galactic’s LauncherOne programme will help make it possible with frequent satellite launches at a much lower cost and with greater reliability.

According to the International Telecommunications Union, as of the end of 2014, more than half the world’s population ... [read more]