Distimo & MEF Report on Worldwide App Store Trends

Ahead of the first MEF Global Forum in San Francisco on the 14-15th November, MEF has teamed up with app store analytics leader Distimo to release a free report showcasing global trends across the Apple and Google App stores in 16 different countries. As well as analysis of download volumes and revenues by category in established markets such as the U.S. and EU, the report also shines a light on trends in growth markets including South Korea, Brazil and South Africa. It found that the Apple App Store now accounts for 65 per cent of total revenues globally, with Google Play gaining ground in …

An Android that robbed your bank account

It was predicted, it was feared, and the day has come.  An Android Trojan that has the ability to steal money from bank accounts has emerged in Russia. Kaspersky Lab Mobile expert, Serge Malenkovich takes a closer look, and shares top tips to avoid falling foul of the cyber-criminals. We have discussed all of the dangers posed by potential smartphone viruses. Your smartphone contains private and financial data, valuable to cybercriminals. Nevertheless, most “commercially-oriented” Android malware steals from users by sending text messages to premium-rate numbers. Although unpleasant, this …