#SmartphoneSecurity

Cellebrite got into Trump shooter’s Samsung device in just 40 minutes

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July 21, 2024 at 11:56PM The FBI utilized Cellebrite’s digital forensics tools to access the Samsung smartphone of the deceased Trump shooter. Despite manufacturers’ opposition, Cellebrite’s unreleased software cracked the device within 40 minutes. Meanwhile, critical vulnerabilities in Oracle’s July security advisory demand immediate patching. The US government has sanctioned cyber criminals associated with Russia’s … Read more

Singapore’s banks to ditch texted one-time passwords

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July 11, 2024 at 11:35PM Singapore will phase out one-time passwords (OTPs) for bank logins and move to digital tokens within three months. This change aims to improve protection against phishing attacks. While smartphone ownership is high, concerns remain about accessibility for groups such as the elderly. The shift reflects global trends in digital banking … Read more

Flaws in Chinese keyboard apps leave 750 million users open to snooping, researchers claim

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April 26, 2024 at 01:46AM Many Chinese keyboard apps, including those from major handset manufacturers, have been found to be leaking keystrokes, leaving potentially three quarters of a billion people at risk. These apps use input method editor (IME) software, such as the Pinyin scheme, which uploads keystrokes to the cloud for processing. Vulnerabilities have … Read more

‘5Ghoul’ Vulnerabilities Haunt Qualcomm, MediaTek 5G Modems

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December 11, 2023 at 04:18PM Academic researchers from the ASSET Research Group at the Singapore University of Technology and Design have identified 14 security defects, collectively known as 5Ghoul, affecting over 700 smartphone models with specific 5G modems. These vulnerabilities can be exploited to disrupt and freeze 5G connections and affect various devices, requiring patches … Read more