Canada to ban the Flipper Zero to stop surge in car thefts

February 9, 2024 at 02:30PM The Canadian government is banning the Flipper Zero and similar devices due to concerns about their potential use in stealing cars. The portable pen-testing tool has been demonstrated to conduct replay attacks, leading to worries about increasing car theft. Despite the manufacturer’s assurance that it can’t target cars produced after … Read more

Software Vulnerabilities Are on the Decline, According to New Synopsys Research

November 14, 2023 at 09:45PM Synopsys, Inc. has released the 2023 Software Vulnerability Snapshot report, which shows a decrease in vulnerabilities found in target applications. The report suggests that code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration are helping to reduce programming errors. However, relying on a single security testing solution is no longer sufficient, and … Read more

Google Play Store Introduces ‘Independent Security Review’ Badge for Apps

November 4, 2023 at 05:24AM Google is introducing an “Independent security review” badge in the Play Store’s Data safety section for Android apps. This badge will be given to apps that have undergone a Mobile Application Security Assessment (MASA) audit. The goal is to provide users with more transparency and help them make informed choices … Read more