Gitpaste-12 Worm Widens Set of Exploits in New Attacks

The worm returned in recent attacks against web applications, IP cameras and routers. Continue reading Gitpaste-12 Worm Widens Set of Exploits in New Attacks

Authentication Bug Opens Android Smart-TV Box to Data Theft

The streaming box allows arbitrary code execution as root, paving the way to pilfering social-media tokens, passwords, messaging history and more. Continue reading Authentication Bug Opens Android Smart-TV Box to Data Theft

Who’s Down With PTP?

Hello again readers and welcome back! Today’s blog post covers a series of (unfortunate) events that I had to work through in order to acquire data from an LG Aristo phone. These methods might also work for other devices, especially ones that are sever… Continue reading Who’s Down With PTP?

June 16th update

Android malware; Apple deters developers from sharing data without permission; Mach-O loader spoofing issue; iPhone Restricted Mode; ADB.Miner malware and a continuing vulnerability
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Android Devices With Misconfigured ADB, a Ripe Target for Cryptojacking Malware

Vendors have been shipping Android products with Android Debug Bridge enabled, making them attractive targets for hackers. Continue reading Android Devices With Misconfigured ADB, a Ripe Target for Cryptojacking Malware

Thousands of Android Devices Running Insecure Remote ADB Service

Despite warnings about the threat of leaving insecure remote services enabled on Android devices, manufacturers continue to ship devices with open ADB debug port setups that leave Android-based devices exposed to hackers.

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Debugging Tool Left on OnePlus Phones, Enables Root Access

Phone maker OnePlus is being blasted for leaving a developer debugging app on its handsets allowing phones to be rooted by an attacker with physical access to the device. Continue reading Debugging Tool Left on OnePlus Phones, Enables Root Access

Debugging Tool Left on OnePlus Phones, Enables Root Access

Phone maker OnePlus is being blasted for leaving a developer debugging app on its handsets allowing phones to be rooted by an attacker with physical access to the device. Continue reading Debugging Tool Left on OnePlus Phones, Enables Root Access

Leftover Factory Debugger Doubles as Android Backdoor

A researcher has found a backdoor, which he calls Pork Explosion, in an Android bootloader built by Foxconn. Continue reading Leftover Factory Debugger Doubles as Android Backdoor