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British Govt agency GCHQ releases “Cryptoy” Android app for Kids to teach Cryptography

The British Government Intelligence agency GCHQ has released “Cryptoy”, an Android app that is designed for kids to learn Cryptography. The app is available to download. The Cryptoy mobile app was developed by STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) students on an industrial year placement at GCHQ and was introduced and announced by the GCHQ […] Continue reading →

Cheap Android smartphones pre-loaded with DeathRing Chinese malware

You go to retailer shop to buy a new smartphone. you trust the manufacturer that its clean and safe to use. But its not always the case. Some cheap smartphones are pre-loaded with Malware. The malware is much difficult to uninstall and using evasion techniques that is hard to detect. The malware, called DeathRing, is […] Continue reading →

WhatsApp adds encryption to users messages on android app

WhatsApp has added an end to end encryption system to protect messages sent using its android app and named it “TextSecure”. The encryption system being applied to WhatsApp is called TextSecure and has been developed by a non-profit group called Open Whisper Systems, BBC reports. Initially, the encryption is being applied only to messages sent […] Continue reading →

Trojan Android SMS App Found by Researchers on Google Play Store

A malicious android app with the name “Thai Fun Content” found by researchers on Google Play that was pretending to be a downloader for wallpapers, music and videos. The Trojan application requests its victims to send SMS to a premium number in exchange of the downloaded contents. When doing so, the victims actually subscribe to […] Continue reading →

5 most expensive Android apps and games on Play Store

Free Android apps and games are insanely popular on google play store. There are paid apps and games as well that most people purchase and download. In this article, we will cover 5 most expensive apps and games on play store. These kind of apps are usually taken down. you might not find an app […] Continue reading →

Android OS New Version Android L to offer Data Encryption By Default

Search Engine Giant Google has confirmed on Thursday that the next version of Android will encrypt data by default. This will prevent both thieves and law enforcement officials to gain access to personal information running the mobile operating system. Optional encryption has been present in some devices since 2011, but, according to security experts, only […] Continue reading →

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