June 27, 2024 at 04:34PM Personal data and documents of users from popular apps have been exposed to cybercriminals by AU10TIX, a Tel Aviv-based identity verification company. The leaked data includes sensitive personal information such as names, birth dates, nationalities, and images of ID documents. AU10TIX initially claimed to have resolved the issue, but the … Read more
June 3, 2024 at 05:46PM The European Union’s Digital Markets Act allowed sideloading on iOS devices in Europe, prompting concerns about security. Apple’s notarization process and real-time monitoring aim to mitigate these risks, distinguishing it from Android’s open approach. Nonetheless, Apple’s notarization may not prevent all malicious apps, and the extent of sideloading’s impact on … 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 16, 2024 at 09:07AM Google announced improved security features and AI-powered protections in Android 15 to keep users safe from fraud and malware. Play Protect, scanning 200 billion apps daily, will feature live threat detection and enhanced on-device AI. Android 15 will also include tightened screen sharing controls and enhanced protections against fraud and … Read more
May 15, 2024 at 03:59PM Google has unveiled new security features for Android 15 and Google Play aimed at protecting against scams, fraud, and malware. These include protection against banking trojans and spyware, as well as measures to prevent theft of one-time passcodes and screen-sharing attacks. Additionally, Google is rolling out live threat detection and … 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 15, 2024 at 01:47PM Apple’s annual fraud prevention analysis reveals that its antifraud technology thwarted $7 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions over four years. Moreover, in 2023, Apple rejected 1.7 million app submissions and identified 152 million fake/fraudulent app reviews. Despite string policies, some bad apps still bypass review mechanisms. Apple affirms its commitment … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 12:05PM A novel attack called “Dirty Stream” exploits an Android flaw to manipulate file transfers between apps, potentially enabling unauthorized code execution and data theft. Microsoft research warns of over four billion affected app installations, highlights vulnerable apps like Xiaomi’s File Manager and WPS Office, and urges developers to address the … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 11:18AM Several Android apps in the Google Play Store were found vulnerable to a path traversal-affiliated exploit, allowing malicious apps to overwrite files in the vulnerable app’s home directory. The implications include arbitrary code execution and token theft. Vulnerable apps include Xiaomi File Manager and WPS Office, but the issue has … Read more
May 1, 2024 at 11:12AM Qantas has addressed its app stability after a data breach resulted in customers’ boarding passes being accessible to others. The airline assured that no financial information was shared and maintained that the incident was a technology issue, not a cybersecurity breach. Users are urged to be cautious of potential social … Read more