iPhone passcode bypassed with NAND mirroring attack
FBI says it’s impossible but Cambridge computer security expert proves them wrong. Continue reading iPhone passcode bypassed with NAND mirroring attack
Category Archives: Gear & Gadgets
Two critical bugs and more malicious apps make for a bad week for Android
Google releases fixes for newer devices and ejects apps following reports. Continue reading Two critical bugs and more malicious apps make for a bad week for Android
Golden State Warriors Android app constantly listens to nearby audio, fan says
Official app of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors is the subject of a federal lawsuit. Continue reading Golden State Warriors Android app constantly listens to nearby audio, fan says
Apple releases iOS 9.3.5 with “an important security update”
Update fixes three zero-day vulnerabilities called “Trident.” Continue reading Apple releases iOS 9.3.5 with “an important security update”
Linux bug leaves 1.4 billion Android users vulnerable to hijacking attacks
Off-path attack means malicious hackers can be located anywhere on the Internet. Continue reading Linux bug leaves 1.4 billion Android users vulnerable to hijacking attacks
Copperhead OS: The startup that wants to solve Android’s woeful security
A multi-billion-dollar megacorp, Google, apparently needs help to secure its OS. Continue reading Copperhead OS: The startup that wants to solve Android’s woeful security
Fake Pokémon Go app on Google Play infects phones with screenlocker
“Pokemon Go Ultimate” requires battery removal or Device Manager to be uninstalled. Continue reading Fake Pokémon Go app on Google Play infects phones with screenlocker
Paint it black: Revisiting the Blackphone and its cloudy future
Layoffs, legal disputes, and a major OS update shuffle the deck for privacy-focused phone. Continue reading Paint it black: Revisiting the Blackphone and its cloudy future
10 million Android phones infected by all-powerful auto-rooting apps
First detected in November, Shedun/HummingBad infections are surging. Continue reading 10 million Android phones infected by all-powerful auto-rooting apps
“Godless” apps, some found in Google Play, root 90% of Android phones
Malware family packages a large number of exploits that give all-powerful root access. Continue reading “Godless” apps, some found in Google Play, root 90% of Android phones