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We left 300 anonymous “scan to win” QR cards at a tech festival. 235 people scanned, 103 shared personal data. Here is what that says about mobile risk.

See which apps have microphone access on iPhone and Android, what a microphone permission really allows, and what the FTC found about phones listening in.

Battery drain and heat alone prove nothing. The real signs of spyware on iPhone or Android, what each one means, and what to do next.

Iran's spies keep getting caught, then come back with new tricks. Inside the FurBall and CHOSEN BRICK playbooks, and what they mean for you.

Federated learning lets AI improve without your raw data ever leaving your phone. Here is how it works — and how Malloc trains on-device threat detection models that never see your data.

Digital sovereignty is no longer abstract. Europe is shifting toward local, privacy-respecting technologies. Learn why Malloc’s inclusion in the Tech Sovereignty Catalogue reflects a growing need for independent, European-built security.

Visual Voicemail sometimes asks for “Nearby devices” access — but does it really need it? Learn the privacy reasons, legitimate uses, and how to protect your data with Malloc.

Malloc LTD was selected for Cohort #3 of the EUDIS Business Accelerator, chosen from 499 applications as one of only 20 companies in the programme.

This June Malloc is upgrading its VPN network with a stealth proxy stack and post-quantum encryption to resist deep packet inspection and network blocks.

Traditional VPNs are being throttled and blocked. Here is how stealth routing, post-quantum encryption and traffic AI are changing mobile privacy.

State-sponsored attackers now target personal phones instead of corporate networks. Here is why mobile security has become a strategic necessity in 2026.

Standard VPNs hide your IP but not every tracker. Malloc’s on-device VPN filters spyware, trackers and malicious connections before data leaves your phone.

Strange behavior, battery drain, or unknown apps? Your mobile phone might be compromised. Learn how to check if your device or number is hacked — and how Malloc keeps you protected.

WhatsApp’s “call-forwarding scam” affects all devices — including iPhones. Learn how attackers hijack accounts using simple dial codes, and how to protect yourself with Malloc.

SMS is convenient but insecure. From OTP theft to SIM swapping and smishing, here are the main SMS security threats and how to reduce the risk.

SpyLend posed as a finance app on Google Play, then pushed predatory loan apps and deepfake extortion. Here is what it stole and how to stay safe.

Star Blizzard, a group linked to Russia's FSB, used QR-code spear-phishing to hijack the WhatsApp accounts of ministers. How the campaign worked.

Amnesty International found NoviSpy on Serbian activists' phones, installed via Cellebrite tools. How the spyware works and how to reduce your risk.

Studying abroad? A VPN helps Erasmus students get past censorship, reach geo-restricted content and protect their data on public Wi-Fi networks.

Governments use smartphones to turn citizens into data points. We examine the dark side of digital surveillance through apps like Xue Xi QiangGuo.

TrickMo steals Android PINs with fake lock screens and commits on-device banking fraud. Here is how the trojan works and how to stay safe from it.

Cerberus is back. How the Android banking trojan evolved, what the ErrorFather campaign does, and how to keep your device and accounts safe.

Malloc brought remote VPN servers back for Android, added app-level blocking and a deeper dark mode. Here is what arrived in the October 2024 release.

Octo2, the second iteration of the Octo Android banking trojan, adds device takeover and stealth. What changed, and how users can stay safe.

Marketing and advertising firms use active listening to capture your conversations through device microphones. We look at the technology and the CMG incident.

Spyware can secretly monitor your phone, steal data and access your camera and microphone. Here is how to spot it, remove it and stay safer.

A look at what changed in the Malloc Privacy & Security update: a new interface, on-device monitoring, stronger spyware detection and app data controls.

Malloc App Security is an SDK that helps mobile apps detect spyware, fraud and hacking attempts in real time, even after release to the app store.

A rush to ship apps leaves vulnerabilities that attackers exploit. Here are the common mobile app flaws developers must fix and how Malloc App Security helps.

The financial sector experiences remarkable growth in mobile applications. In 2021, financial apps grew to 574.1 million downloads in the US, nearly 19% more...

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We share this week’s important news of current events in the world of cybersecurity that directly or indirectly...

We share this week’s important news of current events in the world of cybersecurity that directly or indirectly...

Personal devices may not always meet the same security standards as company-issued devices, making them more susceptible to malware, phishing attacks, and other cybersecurity threats.

Phishing represents a significant cybersecurity threat for organizations, with 83% of them falling victim to such attacks in the past years.

Mobile banking malware attacks increased by over 50% in the past year, with financial institutions being the primary targets.

Free VPNs are an increasingly popular choice amongst a majority of internet users worldwide who wish to bypass internet restrictions in offices...

We share this week’s important news of current events in the world of cybersecurity that directly or indirectly...

We share this week’s important news of current events in the world of cybersecurity that directly or indirectly...

We share this week’s important news of current events in the world of cybersecurity that directly or indirectly...

We share this week’s important news of current events in the world of cybersecurity that directly or indirectly...