Virulent Android malware returns, gets >2 million downloads on Google Play
HummingWhale is back with new tricks, including a way to gin user ratings. Continue reading Virulent Android malware returns, gets >2 million downloads on Google Play
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Google plugs severe Android vulnerability that exposed devices to spying
Bootmode exploit gave attackers ability to hack modem, eavesdrop on calls. Continue reading Google plugs severe Android vulnerability that exposed devices to spying
Covert downloaders found preinstalled on dozens of low-cost Android phone models
Low-cost phones surreptitiously install and reinstall unwanted apps. Continue reading Covert downloaders found preinstalled on dozens of low-cost Android phone models
Buffer overflow exploit can bypass Activation Lock on iPads running iOS 10.1.1
But the exploit relies on tricks that aren’t possible on iPhones. Continue reading Buffer overflow exploit can bypass Activation Lock on iPads running iOS 10.1.1
USB Killer, yours for $50, lets you easily fry almost every device
Only real defense for billions of devices is physically capping ports. Continue reading USB Killer, yours for $50, lets you easily fry almost every device
At least 10 million Android users imperiled by popular AirDroid app
For six months, the remote management app has opened users to code-execution attacks. Continue reading At least 10 million Android users imperiled by popular AirDroid app
A beginner’s guide to beefing up your privacy and security online
Want to protect your security and privacy? Here are some places to start. Continue reading A beginner’s guide to beefing up your privacy and security online
1 million Android accounts compromised by Android malware called Gooligan
86 apps available in third-party marketplaces can root 74 percent of Android phones. Continue reading 1 million Android accounts compromised by Android malware called Gooligan
Tor phone is antidote to Google “hostility” over Android, says developer
An Android phone hardened for privacy and security that plays Google at its own game. Continue reading Tor phone is antidote to Google “hostility” over Android, says developer
Powerful backdoor/rootkit found preinstalled on 3 million Android phones
Firmware that actively tries to hide itself allows attackers to install apps as root. Continue reading Powerful backdoor/rootkit found preinstalled on 3 million Android phones