Lookout
Lookout is a cybersecurity company that makes it possible for tens of millions of individuals, enterprises and government agencies to be both mobile and secure. Powered by a dataset of virtually all the mobile code in the world -- 40 million apps and counting -- the Lookout Security Cloud can identify connections that would otherwise go unseen and predict and stop mobile attacks before they do harm. The world’s leading mobile network operators, including AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, EE, KDDI, Orange, Sprint, T-Mobile and Telstra, have selected Lookout as its preferred mobile security solution. Lookout is also partnered with such enterprise leaders as AirWatch, Ingram Micro, Microsoft, and MobileIron. Headquartered in San Francisco, Lookout has offices in Amsterdam, Boston, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto and Washington, D.C.
My Articles
I Clicked on a Link in a Spam Text: Now What?
If you own a smartphone or computer, you likely are familiar with spam messages. “Spam” refers to unsolicited messages sent in bulk, most often via email or text messages.
Instagram Scams and How to Avoid Them
Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. More than 1.3 billion people use Instagram, with the average user spending 30 minutes per day.
What Do I Do If I Think My Identity Has Been Stolen?
Identity theft and fraud cases have increased over the past decade. Last year, the FTC reported that more than 1.1M people were victims of ID theft.
Job Scams on LinkedIn: What Are They and How to Stay Protected
With over 900 million people worldwide using LinkedIn, the platform has become the primary service for job seekers looking to discover career and networking opportunities.
Facebook Marketplace Scams: How to Identify and Avoid Them
As Facebook Marketplace has grown in popularity, Facebook Marketplace scams are also rising.
8 Signs Your Phone Has a Virus & What to Do About It
While phone viruses are less common than computer viruses, they certainly exist, and iPhones or Android devices are both susceptible to risks.
What is a Data Breach & How Can You Protect Yourself Against One?
In this blog, you’ll learn how data breaches happen, what can happen with stolen data, and the best tips for data breach protection.
12 Cash App Scams to Know and How to Avoid Them
Cash App makes it easy to receive and send money and is renowned for its convenience. These transactions are generally safe, but users could still be susceptible to scams
Five Password Management Best Practices to Keep You Safe
If you keep in mind these best practices, you’ll have a much better chance of keeping your passwords — and your data — secure.
Is My Phone Hacked? Here's How You Can Tell and What to Do
Phones are lucrative targets of attacks because they hold so much valuable information stored in a single place, such as private or financial information.
Data Privacy Week and Steps to Stay Ahead of Risks
While digital devices and services offer great convenience, they also pose risks to our data and privacy as the separation between our offline and online lives converges.
Can a Phone Be Hacked? Watch Lookout on 60 Minutes
60 Minutes featured Lookout co-founder John Hering and a number of other well-known and respected security researchers demonstrating mobile attacks.
Stagefright New Android Vulnerability
Update: We have released a detector app to help you know whether your device is affected. Learn more here. What is Stagefright?
Japanese Malware Abuses Service | Android Accessibility
The accessibility service in Android helps give the disabled and individuals with restricted access to their phones alternative ways to interact with their mobile devices.
Kemoge: Lookout Protects Against Malware That Roots Devices
ShiftyBug is a piece of Android malware that roots a victim’s device and installs itself as a system application. What are the threats? Are you protected?
The FREAK Vuln: What It Is and What You Can Do
What is the FREAK vulnerability? FREAK is the latest in a line of recently uncovered vulnerabilities affecting the way communications are secured over the Internet.
13 More Pieces of Adware Slip Into the Google Play Store
Lookout has found 13 instances, or apps, with adware in Google Play, some of which pretend to be Facebook and have malware-like characteristics.
SocialPath Malware Pretends to Protect Data, Then Steals It
Today, privacy tools are of increased importance. They help people understand what kind of data they're sharing and can help keep your personal information personal.
DeathRing: Pre-Loaded Malware Hits Smartphones
DeathRing is a Chinese Trojan that is pre-installed on a number of smartphones most popular in Asian and African countries.
The New NotCompatible | Threat to Enterprise Networks
Over the past two years, Lookout has tracked the evolution of NotCompatible, which has set a new bar for mobile malware sophistication and operational complexity.
WireLurker: Another Sign Mobile Is the Emerging Dominant Platform
WireLurker, the iOS malware hitting headlines this morning, is a proof point that malware authors are turning their heads toward the tiny computers living in your pockets.
Android Lollipop Top Security Features
Android got a security leg-up in today’s roll out of Lollipop, the latest mobile operating system version to come out of Google.
Android Browser Bug and Who's Affected
In the last month we've learned about two vulnerabilities that affect the Android Open Source Project browser. What are these risks? Discover more today.
Just the Facts: Xsser mRAT iOS Malware
There has been a lot of alarm about Xsser mRAT, the iOS and while there might be some cause for concern, we wanted lay out the facts as we see them.
U.S. Targeted by Coercive Mobile Ransomware Impersonating the FBI
Malware can render your phone inoperable, can cause loss of access to data, and can attempt to extort you with a fairly scary message: you’re being investigated by the FBI.
Cloned Banking App Stealing Usernames Sneaks Into Google Play
This week, Lookout became aware of a cloned banking app in the Google Play store, stealing users’ credentials, but curiously, not their passwords.
Widdit: When Mobile Mining Malware Might Be Legit
We’ve seen a lot of mobile mining malware, but this latest discovery introduced a major grey area: What if mobile miners are being used as a new in-app business model?
Does My Android Phone Have a Virus?
Is there really such a thing as an Android virus? Discover what malware on your phone is, where you may have gotten it, and what can be done today.
Five Critical Security Tips
Protect yourself and your private data from malware, spyware and malicious apps by downloading a security app like Lookout Mobile Security.
How Do Celebrities Get Hacked?
Celebrities. They’re just like us! They’re susceptible to the same mobile threats as normal people are, like phishing and malware. Learn how celebrities get hacked.
Phone Theft in America: What Happens When Your Phone Gets Grabbed
Unfortunately, 3.1 million Americans experience phone thefts in the last year. Lookout decided it was time to get a clearer...
BadLepricon: Bitcoin Gets Mobile Malware Treatment in Google Play
Your phone is running low on battery and it seems to be working harder than usual. Would you ever suspect that it was secretly mining Bitcoin for someone you don’t know?
Heartbleed + Android: A Not-So Love Story
We gathered information from our Heartbleed Detector app, which will tell you if your Android device is affected by the Heartbleed vulnerability.
MouaBad: When Your Phone Comes Pre-Loaded With Malware
MouaBad is a surreptitious little malware with a number of variants that authors are flashing onto phones’ headed to consumers firmware.
Heartbleed: A Note from Lookout
The issue is called Heartbleed, a critical bug in “OpenSSL” -- software which roughly two thirds of the Internet uses to keep connections secure.
Bitcoin Malware: Beware the Digital Pickpockets
Bitcoin is a global phenomenon that's driving a 21st century gold rush. Discover the landscape in digital scams & threats against the new coin with Lookout.
CoinKrypt: How Criminals Use Your Phone to Mine Digital Currency
Criminals are turning phones into digital currency-mining bots. What is CoinKrypt, and what are the mobile threats you should be looking out for?
Quick Guide: What To Do If Your Phone Is Stolen
In most cases when a phone is stolen, it is nearly impossible for police to track down the thieves. Thankfully, technology can now help.
Quick Guide: Fun With Phone Security Settings for Your Android
Who doesn't love blocking threats like Dendroid on their mobile device? Here's a quick guide in Android security settings from Lookout.
ShrewdCKSpy: Mobile Spyware With A Hidden Agenda
ShrewdCKSpy records victims’ SMS messages and phone calls and then exfiltrate them to remote third party servers and email accounts.
Get Started With Your New Smartphone!
Congratulations on getting your mitts on a new smartphone or tablet! Here’s a quick checklist to make sure you aren’t forgetting anything when you set up your new device.
Dendroid Malware Taking Over Camera, Record Audio
Remote access trojans that let criminals spy on you are a nasty issue, but when you find one in the Google Play store, it sounds off some alarms.
Security Alert: SimpleTemai
Lookout discovered a mobile click fraud family dubbed “SimpleTemai.”
Why I Hacked Apple’s TouchID, And Still Think It Is Awesome.
By now, the news is out —TouchID was hacked. In truth, none of us really expected otherwise.
Security Alert: DroidDream Malware in Official Android Market
To date, more than 50 applications have been found to be infected with DroidDream. Read more for the full list of apps.
Security Alert: SpamSoldier
Lookout identified SpamSoldier, a spammer botnet agent that uses infected phones to send a barrage of SMS spam messages without the user's consent.
Quick Guide: How to Use Lookout to Find a Lost Phone
For all our users who may find themselves scrambling to find their lost phone, we created a quick step-by-step guide of how to locate and secure your phone with Lookout.
Our Thoughts on the Android Spam "Botnet"
Any traffic that is sent by the Yahoo! Mail Android app can easily be intercepted over an open network connection such as a public WiFi network.
Security Alert: Android Trojan GGTracker Charges Premium Rate SMS
Lookout has identified a new Android Trojan, GGTracker, which is automatically downloaded to a user’s phone after visiting a malicious webpage that imitates the Android Market
Security Alert: First Android SMS Trojan Found in the Wild
Lookout has pushed an over-the-air (OTA) update to automatically protect all Lookout Android users from this newly reported Trojan.
Security Alert: New Variants of Legacy Native (LeNa) Identified
We recently encountered an interesting new variant of our “old friend” Legacy Native (LeNa).
Security Alert: Shoot the Bulk Messenger
Executive Summary with texting the national pastime, text messages are cheap and unlimited plans abound.
Security Alert: HongTouTou, New Android Trojan, Found in China
Lookout has discovered a new Android Trojan that is repackaged in popular Android apps and distributed through app markets and forums serving Chinese-speaking users.
Gamex Trojan in Root-Required Apps Tricking Users into Downloads
Lookout has identified Gamex, a new Android Trojan concealed in repackaged versions of legitimate applications that require root access to the phone.