Security News

July is here – and so are the latest Android security fixes. Plenty of critical updates for all
2019-07-01 23:20

Patch, punch, it's the first of the month Google today posted a fresh round of Android security fixes.…

'Legit Apps Turned into Spyware' Targeting Android Users in Middle East
2019-06-26 11:48

Cybersecurity researchers are warning about an ongoing Android malware campaign that has been active since 2016 and was first publicly reported in August 2018. Dubbed "ViceLeaker" by researchers...

Tracing the Supply Chain Attack on Android
2019-06-25 14:28

Earlier this month, Google disclosed that a supply chain attack by one of its vendors resulted in malicious software being pre-installed on millions of new budget Android devices. Google didn't...

Flaw in Outlook for Android Allows for Data Theft
2019-06-24 15:04

A vulnerability recently addressed in Outlook for Android allows an attacker to steal information from the affected device. read more

Microsoft Outlook for Android Open to XSS Attacks
2019-06-21 19:50

A spoofing bug (CVE-2019-1105) can open the door to an email attack chain.

New Botnet Exploits Android Debug Bridge and SSH
2019-06-21 18:07

A newly discovered crypto-currency mining botnet can spread via open ADB (Android Debug Bridge) ports and Secure Shell (SSH), Trend Micro reports.  read more

Backdoor Built into Android Firmware
2019-06-21 16:42

In 2017, some Android phones came with a backdoor pre-installed: Criminals in 2017 managed to get an advanced backdoor preinstalled on Android devices before they left the factories of...

High-risk vulnerabilities found in 1/3 of iOS apps, nearly half of Android apps
2019-06-21 05:00

Expert testing of iOS and Android mobile applications shows that in most cases, insecure data storage is the most common security flaw in mobile apps. Positive Technologies’ yearly report,...

Important Flaw in Outlook App for Android Affects Over 100 Millions Users
2019-06-20 19:48

Microsoft today released an updated version of its "Outlook for Android" that patches an important security vulnerability in the popular email app that is currently being used over 100 million...

Cyberespionage Campaign Targets Android Users in Middle East
2019-06-19 17:26

A recently uncovered cyberespionage campaign is targeting the users of Android devices in Middle Eastern countries, Trend Micro’s security researchers reveal. read more