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

Half of Android Handsets Susceptible to Clever SMS Phishing Attack

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

Security hole opens a billion Android users to advanced SMS phishing attacks

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

Samsung’s products achieve the STIG approval for deployment within the Department of Defense

Samsung Electronics America announces that its flagship products continue to obtain federal certification with the recent approval of the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, Note9 and Galaxy S9 join the Galaxy S8/S8+ and Note8 in the receiving Security Technica… Continue reading Samsung’s products achieve the STIG approval for deployment within the Department of Defense