Android Zero-Day Bug Opens Door to Privilege Escalation Attack, Researchers Warn

The zero-day vulnerability could enable privilege escalation, and is not part of Google’s Android September security update. Continue reading Android Zero-Day Bug Opens Door to Privilege Escalation Attack, Researchers Warn

Qualcomm Critical Flaw Exposes Private Keys For Android Devices

A side-channel attack in Qualcomm technology, which is used by most modern Android devices, could allow an attacker to snatch private keys. Continue reading Qualcomm Critical Flaw Exposes Private Keys For Android Devices

Android OS, MikroTik, and John McAfee – Hack Naked News #187

Android OS API-Breaking Flaw, Thousands of MikroTik Routers Hacked, John McAfee’s unhackable Bitcoin wallet is hackable, misconfigured 3D printers, Researchers used Sonar Signal to steal unlock passwords, and the Linux Foundation sets to improve … Continue reading Android OS, MikroTik, and John McAfee – Hack Naked News #187

Android OS API-Breaking Flaw Offers Useful WiFi Data to Bad Actors

Armed with the information, adversaries can explore and attack the local WiFi network, or identify and physically track any Android device. Continue reading Android OS API-Breaking Flaw Offers Useful WiFi Data to Bad Actors

Facebook, Google, & GitLab – Application Security Weekly #23

In the news, Google patches critical remote code execution bugs in Android OS, A new data breach may have exposed personal information of almost every American adult, Facebook acknowledges it shared user data with 61 companies, social media apps are &#… Continue reading Facebook, Google, & GitLab – Application Security Weekly #23

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