Google recently revealed that it had a malware scanner for the Android OS that automatically scans the code of apps uploaded to the Android Market. The service, which Google gave the codename of ‘Bouncer’, is said to look for behavior that are deemed unacceptable by the company. But the problem with Android Apps go beyond just scanning for malware.
Employee Surveillance on Steroids
So the other day I went to a conference on security and listened to a couple of rehashed arguments on why business owners should secure their networks, data and mobile devices. Pretty standard stuff.
Then we got into the latest development in employee monitoring and surveillance technology and I found myself going “whoa”, can they really do that? Sad fact is, yes, employers can really strip you down to your bones in terms of keeping tabs on what you do at work.