U.S. military drafts the iPad

October 2, 2011

For soldiers in the 21st century, iPads, iPhones, Androids and other smart devices could eventually be as common on the battlefield as helmets, canteens and rifles.

These devices are being tested across all branches of the military. Seeing an opportunity, software companies and defense contractors are developing mobile applications that will enable soldiers to pass along intelligence, view reconnaissance images or even pilot small drones by remote control.

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Zeus Trojan for Google Android

July 12, 2011

The authors of the Zeus Trojan, probably the most successful Crimeware bundle on the planet, have added a new variant, this time for Google’s Android OS, and part of the Zitmo (Zeus in the Mobile) line of products rolling out from the Zeus group since last year.

This only emphasizes the trend of serious malware coming to mobile platforms.

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