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Mandiant partners with Android team to tackle concealed malware

Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Mandiant and the Android Security Team have partnered to enhance tools that detect concealed malware in Android applications, bolstering user safety.
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Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.
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Study finds 53% of paid Android VPNs leak user data

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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A study by Top10VPN.com reveals over 50% of paid Android VPN apps leak user data, highlighting significant security flaws in popular services.
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Trimble updates CoPilot for improved fleet navigation & safety

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Trimble's updated CoPilot enhances fleet navigation with a refreshed user interface, improved trip planning, and advanced safety features, boosting driver efficiency.
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Check Point reveals first mobile crypto drainer on Google Play

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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Check Point Research has exposed the first mobile crypto drainer app on Google Play, which stole USD $70,000 worth of digital assets from at least 150 users.
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Trading app downloads surge 47% year-on-year in 2024

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Trading app downloads soar by 47% in 2024, with 7.3 million new users added, reports SplitMetrics. Trade Republic leads new user gains, Robinhood tops lifetime downloads.
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Hands-on Review: XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro Smart Projector

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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digital entertainment
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The XGIMI MoGo 2 Pro is a compact, powerful projector with Android TV, 1080P resolution, and outstanding dual 8W speakers, perfect for home entertainment.
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Adjust launches Google Play Games integration for PC analytics

Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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digital entertainment
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Adjust integrates with Google Play Games on PC to boost metrics efficiency for mobile gaming app developers, using Google's Play Install Referrer API to directly attribute installs to PC campaigns.
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TangoPay partners with Currencycloud for enhanced FX services

Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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UK fintech TangoPay partners with Currencycloud, boosting their remittance service for UK expats by offering real-time competitive FX rates and diverse payment options.
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Temu achieves MASA certification for its mobile app security

Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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data privacy
Boston-based eCommerce firm, Temu, has achieved Mobile Application Security Assessment certification, validating its commitment to user data security, following stringent tests by independent agency DEKRA.
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Philips MediaSuite hospitality TV sales surpass 500k units

Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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PPDS has marked a significant milestone, with sales of its Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs - favourites among global hotel chains for in-room entertainment.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram fame bolsters influencer marketing potential

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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Following her release, convicted murderer Gypsy Rose Blanchard has gained a huge following on Instagram, with an impressive 9.8% engagement rate and an estimated media value of up to $3.5m.
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Australian firms can now register for RatifyID, a trusted digital identity app

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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app store
Australian companies can now register for RatifyID, a TDIF-certified digital identity verification app.
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ESET identifies dramatic rise in deceptive SpyLoan apps in APAC region

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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ESET reports a marked increase in deceptive SpyLoan apps targeting the APAC region, posing a serious cyber threat.
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BenQ unveils new generation of smart boards for dynamic educational environments

Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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education, learning & training
BenQ introduces EDLA-certified smart boards, the BenQ Board Pro RP04 and BenQ Board Master RM04, integrated with Google services to enhance education settings.
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Delinea enhances Secret Server features for streamlined privilege access management

Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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Delinea boosts Secret Server's usability with new features, aiming to streamline privileged access management across businesses.
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Keeper Security introduces dark mode for Android users

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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Keeper Security now offers a tailored user experience with a dark mode option for its Android platform.
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BenQ unveils new Google-certified interactive displays for education

Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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BenQ launches the Board Pro RP04 and the Board Master RM04, Google-certified interactive educational displays.
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Avast warns of AI-driven scams in Q3 Threat Report ahead of holiday season

Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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Avast's Q3 Threat Report reveals a surge in cyber threats, including adware, spyware, finance scams and AI-driven dating scams, during the holiday season.
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Group-IB warns of rising Android Trojan threat in APAC

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Group-IB warns of rising cyber threats in Asia-Pacific, with advanced Android Trojan GoldDigger targeting Vietnamese banking apps.