Android devices, even those sold by reputable online vendors like Amazon, can come with pre-installed malware and riskware, as was found on a Dragon Touch KidzPad Y88X 10 kid’s tablet. The lack of security standards and quality assurance by vendors contributes to this issue. This is of particular concern for devices marketed toward children. The Dragon Touch tablet was also found to feature an outdated parental control app and unwanted apps that collect and send data, posing additional privacy issues.
Ransomware Gangs Seek Pen Testers to Boost Quality
Ransomware groups and cybercriminal organisations are hiring cybersecurity professionals to create ransomware and improve their existing attack tools, according to a report by Cato Networks.
