Hackers could use ‘The Internet of Things’ to turn everyday devices into paths of attack

Connecting devices to the Internet will ultimately create a number of new and unexpected attack vectors. Lookout Mobile's chief technology officer set out to hack all the things.

Mobile malware will become profitable in 2012, PC attacks mirrored on the phone

Attacking smartphones with malware is to become a profitable business in 2012, according to a report by Lookout Mobile Security. Criminals took an estimated $1 million from Android owners this year, and the threat is only getting bigger.

“Bad guys …

Lookout Mobile Security finally launches iPhone security app

After two years of development, Lookout Mobile Security is launching a security app to protect iPhones. The app doesn’t protect against malware, since Apple has handled that task pretty well. But it does protect users from other bad things that …

The chance that you’ll hit an unsafe mobile link in the course of a year: 30 percent.

Mobile phone malware is everywhere. Over the course of a year, any one consumer has a 30 percent chance of clicking on an unsafe link, such as a phishing attack, when they surf the web on a mobile phone, according …

Lookout Mobile Security launches mobile threat protection with Verizon Wireless

Lookout Mobile Security has unveiled a way for mobile users to get automated protection from malware. It is partnering with Verizon Wireless to deliver its Mobile Threat Network is Verizon Wireless, which will protect users of Verizon’s V Cast App …