25 JAN 2017 InfiniteLinks!

Today’s link list focuses on recent Android security issues, a data breach report, and some painful realizations from TrendMicro.

Android
–Security Analysts Identify a Trojan that Quietly Purchase Apps, a Rootkit that takes over your Device, and Ransomware that Locks your Device
–Viruses, spyware found in ‘alarming’ number of Android VPN apps
        *How to Use Android’s Wi-Fi Assistant to Safely Connect to Public Wi-Fi Networks (and Save Data)

Data Breaches
–Risk Based Security Releases 2016 Data Breach Report
–Expert Hacks Internal DoD Network via Army Website

Anti-Virus
–Hackers Tear Apart Trend Micro, Find 200 Vulnerabilities In Just 6 Months