June 7, 2024 at 06:18AM Apple has announced that its latest iPhones will receive security updates for at least five years to comply with new UK government regulations. The regulations include unique passwords, reporting security issues, and a minimum security update period. However, Google and Samsung have committed to seven years of security updates, resulting … Read more
June 4, 2024 at 05:06AM Google released the June 2024 Android security updates, addressing a total of 37 vulnerabilities. The first part includes fixes for 19 flaws in the Framework and System components, addressing high-severity issues. The second part covers 18 vulnerabilities in various components. Wear OS and Android Automotive OS updates are also included, … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 11:02AM Over 90 malicious mobile apps, including the Anatsa banking Trojan, have been downloaded over 5.5M times from the Google Play store. These apps act as decoys and spread various malware. The Anatsa Trojan uses evasive tactics to steal sensitive banking credentials, primarily targeting Android users in Europe but expanding globally. … Read more
May 17, 2024 at 07:48AM Cyble has discovered a new Android banking trojan named Antidot, capable of stealing user credentials, recording conversations, and conducting overlay attacks to harvest victims’ data. The malware uses various tactics, such as posing as a fake Google Play update to obtain elevated permissions and perform remote control activities. It targets … Read more
May 16, 2024 at 09:35AM Google has announced new security features for Android 15 and Google Play Protect to block scams, fraud, and malware apps on devices. Also, there will be tools and policies to help developers build safer apps. The features include protection against banking malware and spyware, as well as features to protect … Read more
May 15, 2024 at 01:58PM Google is introducing new features in Android 15 to enhance security and protect against malicious apps capturing sensitive data. These updates include expanded Play Integrity API functionalities, restricted settings for sideloaded apps, and enhanced fraud protections with Google Play Protect. Additionally, new measures are being implemented to bolster cellular and … Read more
May 8, 2024 at 08:30AM Google released a new set of security updates for Android, addressing 26 vulnerabilities, including a critical bug in the System component (CVE-2024-23706) in Android 14. The updates include patches for various components, such as the Framework, kernel, and Qualcomm. Additionally, security updates for Pixel and Wear OS devices were also … Read more
May 6, 2024 at 06:33AM Multiple security vulnerabilities have been reported in various applications and system components within Xiaomi devices running Android. The flaws include access to system privileges, theft of files, and disclosure of sensitive data. Notable issues impact apps like Gallery, Settings, and Mi Video. Xiaomi has been notified, and users are urged … Read more
May 4, 2024 at 12:19PM Mullvad VPN user found that Android devices leak DNS queries when switching VPN servers, even with “Always-on VPN” and “Block connections without VPN” enabled. The bug occurs during VPN reconfiguration, causing potential privacy risks. Mullvad suggested temporary workarounds and emphasizes fixing the issue at the OS level. Google is investigating … Read more
May 3, 2024 at 07:27AM Microsoft has issued a warning about the Dirty Stream attack method, which affects Android applications and allows threat actors to take control and gather sensitive data. The vulnerability impacts popular apps like Xiaomi File Manager and WPS Office, potentially affecting over 1.5 billion installs. Microsoft has alerted developers and urged … Read more