Google’s mysterious ‘search.app’ links leave Android users concerned

November 8, 2024 at 08:04AM Recent updates to the Google mobile app for Android have caused shared links to be prepended with a “search.app” domain, raising user concerns about potential malware. This domain, similar to other link redirectors, allows Google to gather analytics and block unsafe content, though its lack of documentation remains puzzling. **Meeting … Read more

OpenAI rolls out imperfect fix for ChatGPT data leak flaw

December 21, 2023 at 11:49AM OpenAI has addressed a data exfiltration bug in ChatGPT that could leak conversation details. The latest fix includes client-side checks, but it’s not perfect and attackers may still exploit it under certain conditions. Safety checks are not yet implemented in the iOS app, leaving the risk unaddressed. The issue was … Read more

Flipper Zero Bluetooth spam attacks ported to new Android app

October 31, 2023 at 04:13PM Software developer Simon Dankelmann has created an Android app called ‘Bluetooth-LE-Spam’ that can generate Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) spam alerts on Android and Windows devices. The app can simulate various devices and send frequent connection requests, potentially disrupting Bluetooth-connected devices like mice and keyboards. While the app is currently in … Read more