Smartphone Security

• Smartphone fingerprint sensors could potentially be hacked

  A recent report reveals that the fingerprint sensor on your shiny new phone is vulnerable to hackers.

  Consumer

  Apr 15, 2017
  
• 10 million Android phones affected by HummingBad malware: report

  A new report claims 10 million Android smart phones are infected with a new type of malware, but most of the affected devices are in Asia.

  Crime

  Jul 5, 2016
  
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• How to make your iPhone less hackable

  Turns out there's a fair bit both individuals and Apple could do to FBI-proof their phones and shield private information from investigators and cybercriminals alike.

  Consumer

  Feb 25, 2016
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• Why government and tech can’t agree about encryption

  Your phone is getting better and better at protecting your privacy. But Uncle Sam isn't totally comfortable with that.

  Tech

  Nov 25, 2015
• BlackBerry Priv reviews are divided: Some love it, some hate it

  Let’s face it – although the launch of the BlackBerry’s first Android device has been fairly quiet, it’s a big deal for the ailing Canadian smartphone maker.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2015
• Malware targeting Android phones is on the rise: Report

  Malicious software targeting smartphones with the Android operating system is becoming more common, with some handsets already infected when they're bought.

  Tech

  Sep 2, 2015
• Samsung announces fix for massive SwiftKey security flaw

  Samsung is working on a security update for its Galaxy smartphone line after researchers discovered a massive security flaw that could allow hackers to take control of a user’s phone.

  Consumer

  Jun 19, 2015
• Samsung security flaw could affect millions of smartphones

  Researchers have discovered a massive security flaw in Samsung’s Galaxy smartphone line that could allow hackers to take control of a user’s phone and access private data stored on the device.

  Tech

  Jun 18, 2015
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• Fraud prevention month: Everything you need to know from smartphone security, to safe banking

  March marks fraud prevention month – a time where security experts take to the campaign trail to remind people about the dangers of fraud and security risks online.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2015