November 6, 2023 at 07:10AM A new cybercrime operation called ‘SecuriDropper’ is using a technique to bypass Android’s ‘Restricted Settings’ feature and install malware on devices. This allows the malware to access Accessibility Services and obtain sensitive information. The bypass method involves using session-based installation API for malicious APK files. The security issue is still … Read more
November 3, 2023 at 10:14AM Attackers have been distributing spyware through modified versions of WhatsApp and Telegram, collecting private data from Android users. Kaspersky researchers detected 340,000 attempts to distribute the spyware through WhatsApp mods, with the real number of installations likely being higher. The majority of victims were in Azerbaijan, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, … Read more
November 1, 2023 at 10:09AM The cost to hack an iPhone ranges from $0 to $65,000 depending on security updates. Exploiting an individual’s iPhone can cost up to $8 million. Apple’s investment in hardening the iPhone has contributed to the higher cost compared to exploiting software like Adobe Acrobat. Big tech companies have spent significant … Read more
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
October 31, 2023 at 01:55PM APT group Arid Viper is targeting Arabic-speaking Android users with a fake dating app called Skipped. It collects sensitive user information by sharing malicious links disguised as updates. The attackers control the domains used in the campaign and have been active since April 2022. The malware can disable security notifications … Read more