Google mobile security Archives

New Google mobile security testing password-free sign ins

12/28/201512/27/2015 Julie Campbell

The tech giant is now testing out a type of login technique that would move away from the current standard. The battle Google has been facing to overcome the struggles with weak passwords didn’t start as a mobile security issue, as it has been challenged with this problem in laptops and desktops as well. However, the company is now hoping to let people use their smartphones skip the need for passwords. In this effort, Google is now attempting to skip the password part of mobile security when logging in, in…

Mobile security tactic of using fake answers makes accounts less secure

06/02/201505/30/2015 Julie Campbell

Avoiding the use of accurate responses to verification questions may actually make them easier to guess. A recent research examination conducted by Google has revealed that a common tactic used for mobile security by individuals who don’t want to provide real answers to verification questions could potentially be making it easier for cybercriminals to guess their way into accounts. Some of the easiest fake answers that are out there include “I don’t know” and “I don’t have one”. The research examined the difficulty level in guessing the mobile security answers…

Mobile security battle launched by tech giants against Big Brother

11/05/201311/02/2013 Julie Campbell

The technology industry is enraged about the surveillance from the NSA that was recently revealed. The New York Times has recently reported that the giants of the tech environment, such as Google, are now spending millions to enhance their online and mobile security internal data encryption in order to help to keep the National Security Agency (NSA) from being able to hack “their systems without their knowledge or cooperation”. This is only one of many reports since June, regarding the spying that the NSA has been doing. The American government…

Mobile security gains momentum on the back of biometric technology

10/30/201310/28/2013 Jesse Collins

Biometrics could revolutionize mobile security Goode Intelligence, a market research and analysis firm, has released a new forecast report concerning the state of the mobile market and the demand for biometric security solutions. Mobile security has become a major issue for businesses and consumers alike. With technology playing a larger role in society, a lack of security could have dire consequences for many people. The new market report from Goode Intelligence outlines the growing prominence that mobile security is beginning to establish throughout the world. More than 3.4 billion people…

Major credit companies come together to make mobile commerce more secure

08/31/201108/31/2011 Stephen Vagus

As mobile commerce begins to gain momentum among consumers, some major credit card companies are developing mobile apps that will boost the security features of NFC-enabled smart phones. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are all investing in NFC-powered mobile transaction, believing that the mobile commerce will become a favored payment medium in the future. Mobile commerce has been plagued with concerns over security, however, leaving many questioning whether the industry will ever become established. The security issues inherent in mobile commerce are quite glaring. Given that financial information must…