Hackers Can Use Ultrasonic Waves to Secretly Control Voice Assistant Devices

Researchers have discovered a new means to target voice-controlled devices by propagating ultrasonic waves through solid materials in order to interact with and compromise them using inaudible voice commands without the victims’ knowledge.

Called “Sur… Continue reading Hackers Can Use Ultrasonic Waves to Secretly Control Voice Assistant Devices

New Attacks Against 4G, 5G Mobile Networks Re-Enable IMSI Catchers

At NDSS Symposium 2019, a group of university researchers yesterday revealed newly discovered cellular network vulnerabilities that impact both 4G and 5G LTE protocols.

According to a paper published by the researchers, “Privacy Attacks to the 4G and … Continue reading New Attacks Against 4G, 5G Mobile Networks Re-Enable IMSI Catchers

Researchers Uncover New Attacks Against LTE Network Protocol

If your mobile carrier offers LTE, also known as the 4G network, you need to beware as your network communication can be hijacked remotely.

A team of researchers has discovered some critical weaknesses in the ubiquitous LTE mobile device standard that… Continue reading Researchers Uncover New Attacks Against LTE Network Protocol

Wi-Fi can be turned into IMSI Catcher to Track Cell Phone Users Everywhere

Here’s a new danger to your smartphone security: Your mobile device can be hijacked and tracked without your knowledge.

Remember Stingrays?

The controversial cell phone spying tool, also known as “IMSI catchers,” has long been used by law enforcement… Continue reading Wi-Fi can be turned into IMSI Catcher to Track Cell Phone Users Everywhere

Hacking Firmware from Mobile Phone Hacking Company Leaked Online

The Israeli firm Cellebrite, which provides digital forensics tools and software to help law enforcement access mobile phones in investigations, has had its firmware and software leaked online.

Yes, you heard that right. Cellebrite’s most sensitive in… Continue reading Hacking Firmware from Mobile Phone Hacking Company Leaked Online

Telegram Hacked? Turn ON Important Security Settings to Secure your Private Chats

We have heard a lot about data breaches nowadays. And if you think that switching to an encrypted messaging service may secure you and your data, then you may be wrong.

No good deed today can help you protect yourself completely.

Reuters and several … Continue reading Telegram Hacked? Turn ON Important Security Settings to Secure your Private Chats

Have you ever suspected that Facebook is listening to your conversations through Microphone?

Have you ever felt Facebook is showing you very relevant ads about topics you’re only discussing around your phone?

If yes, then you may find this news worth reading.

Communications Professor Kelli Burns from the University of South Florida claims that Facebook is listening to all conversations people have while its app is open to serve more relevant ads for products related to what they are

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