Security News

Open-source and free Android password managers that prioritize your privacy
2024-11-19 04:30

We’re often told to use strong, unique passwords, especially for important accounts like email, banking, and social media. However, managing different passwords for numerous accounts can be...

Cyber crooks push Android malware via letter
2024-11-15 13:23

Cyber crooks are trying out an interesting new approach for getting information-stealing malware installed on Android users’ smartphones: a physical letter impersonating MeteoSwiss (i.e.,...

Google launches on-device AI to alert Android users of scam calls in real-time
2024-11-14 13:01

Google has announced new security features for Android that provide real-time protection against scams and harmful apps. These features, powered by advanced on-device AI, enhance user safety...

Week in review: Zero-click flaw in Synology NAS devices, Google fixes exploited Android vulnerability
2024-11-10 09:00

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Millions of Synology NAS devices vulnerable to zero-click attacks (CVE-2024-10443) Synology has...

Google's mysterious 'search.app' links leave Android users concerned
2024-11-08 12:56

The most recent update to the Google Android app has startled users as they notice the mysterious "search.app" links being generated when sharing content and links from the Google app externally. [...]

Google fixes two Android zero-days used in targeted attacks
2024-11-05 14:30

Google fixed two actively exploited Android zero-day flaws as part of its November security updates, addressing a total of 51 vulnerabilities. [...]

New Android Banking Malware 'ToxicPanda' Targets Users with Fraudulent Money Transfers
2024-11-05 12:16

Over 1,500 Android devices have been infected by a new strain of Android banking malware called ToxicPanda that allows threat actors to conduct fraudulent banking transactions. "ToxicPanda's main...

Google patches actively exploited Android vulnerability (CVE-2024-43093)
2024-11-05 11:18

Google has delivered fixes for two vulnerabilities endangering Android users that “may be under limited, targeted exploitation”: CVE-2024-43047, a flaw affecting Qualcomm chipsets, and...

Google Warns of Actively Exploited CVE-2024-43093 Vulnerability in Android System
2024-11-05 03:30

Google has warned that a security flaw impacting its Android operating system has come under active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-43093, has been described as a...

New FakeCall Malware Variant Hijacks Android Devices for Fraudulent Banking Calls
2024-11-04 06:13

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of a well-known Android malware family dubbed FakeCall that employs voice phishing (aka vishing) techniques to trick users into parting with...