“Gartner Listed - mobile application security guide”
Security intelligence

Jan 6, 2017

Budget Android backdoor

Security researchers at Russian antivirus firm Dr. Web have discovered malicious firmware in cheap Android phones and tablets that collect data, displays ads and embeds APK files on the device …

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Security intelligence

Jan 5, 2017

Mobile wallets aim to get secure

Chip maker Qualcomm claimed in a new report that mobile banking apps and e-wallets in India failed to deploy hardware level security to secure online transactions and undermining mobile app security testing.

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Security intelligence

Jan 2, 2017

Android app security & authentication

Android authentication presents a lot of problems, at the same time it identifies users it may also give access to hackers, increasing risks to Android app security and Android app security testing.

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Security intelligence

Dec 28, 2016

AMA’s Principles for mHealth apps

Recently, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a number of principles for mHealth apps and other digital health tools to explain payment policies, health coverage and its efforts to support mHealth platforms.

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Security intelligence

Dec 21, 2016

Play Store terms & conditions

Just like the Apple App Store for iOS, the Google Play Store is considered a reliable and secure platform for downloading and installing mobile apps on Android devices in spite of widespread Android app security testing issues.

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Security intelligence

Dec 12, 2016

Third Party app stores

The Gooligan malware has now hit 1.3 million Android devices since November, the malware collects user data through an ad clicking campaign and highlighted continuing Android app security testing problems.

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Security intelligence

Dec 9, 2016

Cryptography academic: Android behind Apple

A professor of cryptography at John Hopkins, Matthew Green has argued Android is far behind Apple in terms of security, with Android app security risking the encryption profile and efforts made with Android app security testing.

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Security intelligence

Dec 8, 2016

Take away security risks

Ordering a take away through a food delivery app risks a potential trade of convenience for increased security risks. Through mobile app security testing and improvement, these risks can be countered.

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