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The December security update stomped out critical denial-of-service (DoS) and remote-code-execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in the Android operating system. Continue reading Critical Android Flaw Leads to ‘Permanent DoS’
It’s no secret that the hardware devices we buy are often more capable than their manufacturer leads on. Features hidden behind firmware locks are a common trick, as it allows companies to sell the same piece of gear as a different model by turning off certain capabilities. Luckily for us, …read more
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Late last month Google Project Zero researcher Maddie Stone detailed a zero-day Android privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2019-2215) and revealed that it is actively being exploited in attacks in the wild. She also provided PoC code that could he… Continue reading Researcher releases PoC rooting app that exploits recent Android zero-day
Google’s October security update fixed several critical and high-severity vulnerabilities. Continue reading Google October Android Security Update Fixes Critical RCE Flaws
A privilege escalation vulnerability affecting phones running Android 8.x and later is being leveraged by attackers in the wild, Google has revealed. Interestingly enough, the flaw was patched in late 2017 in v4.14 of the Linux kernel and in Android ve… Continue reading Unpatched Android flaw exploited by attackers, impacts Pixel, Samsung, Xiaomi devices
Researchers discovered that smart TVs from Samsung, LG and others are sending sensitive user data to partner tech firms even when devices are idle. Continue reading Smart TVs, Subscription Services Leak Data to Facebook, Google
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
Researchers say an attacker could send a rogue over-the-air provisioning message to susceptible phones and route all internet traffic through a hacker-controlled proxy. Continue reading Half of Android Handsets Susceptible to Clever SMS Phishing Attack
Check Point Research has revealed a security flaw in Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony and other Android-based phones that leaves users vulnerable to advanced phishing attacks. The affected Android phones use over-the-air (OTA) provisioning, which allows mobil… Continue reading Security hole opens a billion Android users to advanced SMS phishing attacks
A Spearphone attacker can use the accelerometer in LG and Samsung phones to remotely eavesdrop on any audio that’s played on speakerphone, including calls, music and voice assistant responses. Continue reading Popular Samsung, LG Android Phones Open to ‘Spearphone’ Eavesdropping