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]

Meltdown and Spectre Bugs

In the last week, two new security exploits have come to public attention. These were discovered within the last year, even though they've existed for a lot longer than that, and are commonly referred to as Meltdown and Spectre.

These bugs exploit critical vulnerabilities in modern processors and potentially allow programs to steal data which is ... [read more]

Google Acquires UK Startup Rangespan

Google has made another move to build out its e-commerce business, and specifically its retail portal Google Shopping. It has acquired Rangespan, a London-based provider of back office services for online retailers.

Rangespan’s aim was to help retailers forecast what products were needed or desired. For online shoppers, this should mean better suggestions and offers when searching via Google.

“We are very happy ... [read more]

Google Acquires Nest

Google said yesterday that it’s buying Nest Labs Inc. for $3.2 billion in cash. Nest is the digital thermostat maker led by Tony Fadell, a former Apple senior ... [read more]