How did a full access OAuth token get issued to the Pokémon GO app?

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | March 06, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS How did a full access OAuth token get issued to the Pokémon GO app? How does the HummingBad malware enable click fraud? How do the Linux kernel memory protection features on Android work? How does a Netgear vulnerability enable command injection attacks? How did iOS 10 security checks open brute force risk on local backups? EXPERT ADVICE How did a full access OAuth token get issued to the Pokémon GO app? A full account access OAuth token was mistakenly issued to the Pokémon GO mobile game by Google. Expert Michael Cobb explains the security risks and if this can happen with other apps.   How does the HummingBad malware enable click fraud? The HummingBad malware has infected 10 million mobile devices worldwide. Expert Michael Cobb explains how this exploit enables click fraud and other risks for users.   How do the Linux kernel memory protection features on Android work? Google has added Linux kernel memory protection and other security measures to the Android OS. Expert Michael Cobb explains how these features work to protect devices.   How does a Netgear vulnerability enable command injection attacks? A Netgear vulnerability exposed a number of wireless router models to command injection attacks. Expert Judith Myerson explains how the attack works and how to stop it.   How did iOS 10 security checks open brute force risk on local backups? A password-verification flaw in iOS 10 allowed attackers to decrypt local backups. Expert Michael Cobb explains how removing certain security checks led to this vulnerability.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.