Android

We take a look at the Rotexy mobile Trojan: where it comes from, how it behaves, and how to get rid of it using a couple of regular SMS.

We explain the types of malware that can take control of your device, and the dangers of multifunctional infection.

Android lets you configure app permissions to protect your data and restrict access to dangerous functions. We explain how to do it and why.

Let’s talk about mobile malware that can empty your bank account or spy on you.

Speaking of two-factor authentication — as we often do — did you know some convenient settings render it utterly useless? Let’s do it right.

Fortnite for Android is not available on Google Play. We explain how to download and install it properly, and what else to do to stay safe.

How a seemingly harmless Android application can infect your smartphone using shared external storage.

WhatsApp for Android can back up your chats to Google Drive. It’s free, but it may hurt older backups. Here’s how to get it right.

It makes sense to assess risks and carefully craft a protection strategy before adopting mobile device usage at work.

In this edition of the podcast, Jeff and Dave discuss the Black Hat USA conference, a downside of Fortnite coming to Android, the Reddit hack, and our latest report on the state of malware.

The difference between the paid and free versions of Kaspersky Internet Security for Android.

In this part, we consider mobile malware capable of causing real damage to smartphone and tablet users.

In this edition of the podcast, Jeff and Dave discuss a McDonald’s Monopoly whopper, banning miners, hacking by inmates, and more.

No PIN on your phone? Pickpockets will thank you for that.

In part one of our mobile malware series, we cover infectious Android malware — adware, subscribers, and flooders — and how mobile viruses can damage your smartphone or tablet

Did you see that new fully loaded Android smartphone, the one that looks too good for the price? Well, it may include some unwanted extras.

Jeff and Dave discuss a fake Fortnite app, China visiting the dark side of the moon, Facebook breakup, Teensafe, and more.

A look at how payment information is protected on smartphones that support contactless payments.

Originally targeting users from Japan, Korea, and China, Roaming Mantis is quickly spreading worldwide, infecting smartphones through hacked wi-fi routers.

Do you follow the news? The news may also be following you. ZooPark spyware targets those partial to politics.

Ensure Kaspersky Secure Connection switches on automatically when you open a particular app.