Security News > 2017 > May > All Android Phones Vulnerable to Extremely Dangerous Full Device Takeover Attack (The Hackers News)
2017-05-25 09:52
Researchers have discovered a new attack, dubbed 'Cloak and Dagger', that works against all versions of Android, up to version 7.1.2. Cloak and Dagger attack allows hackers to silently take full control of your device and steal private data, including keystrokes, chats, device PIN, online account passwords, OTP passcode, and contacts. What's interesting about Cloak and Dagger attack? The
News URL
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheHackersNews/~3/5lbGAucrSWg/android-hacking-technique.html
Related news
- Litespeed Cache bug exposes millions of WordPress sites to takeover attacks (source)
- Hackers steal banking creds from iOS, Android users via PWA apps (source)
- Unpatched AVTECH IP Camera Flaw Exploited by Hackers for Botnet Attacks (source)
- Hackers Use Fake GlobalProtect VPN Software in New WikiLoader Malware Attack (source)
- LiteSpeed Cache bug exposes 6 million WordPress sites to takeover attacks (source)
- Russian military hackers linked to critical infrastructure attacks (source)
- U.S. Offers $10 Million for Info on Russian Cadet Blizzard Hackers Behind Major Attacks (source)
- Chinese hackers use new data theft malware in govt attacks (source)
- New Octo2 Android Banking Trojan Emerges with Device Takeover Capabilities (source)
- Hackers deploy AI-written malware in targeted attacks (source)