Security News

Android vulnerabilities open Pie to booby-trapped image attacks
2019-02-08 15:58

A trio of bugs could have opened Android 7, 8 and 9 to remote attackers wielding booby-trapped image files. Here's what you need to know...

Adiantum: A new encryption scheme for low-end Android devices
2019-02-08 14:13

Google has created an alternative disk and file encryption mode for low-end Android devices that don’t have enough computation power to use the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). About Adiantum...

It's 2019, and a PNG file can pwn your Android smartphone or tablet: Patch me if you can
2019-02-07 00:04

Malicious Bluetooth signals, too, it looks like Google has emitted security fixes for Android that should be installed, should you get the chance, as they can be potentially exploited to hijack devices.…

Android Phones Can Get Hacked Just by Looking at a PNG Image
2019-02-06 14:18

Using an Android device? Beware! You have to remain more caution while opening an image file on your smartphone—downloaded anywhere from the Internet or received through messaging or email apps....

Ep. 018 – Home invasions, snoopy apps and Android versus iOS [PODCAST]
2019-02-05 18:42

Here's the latest Naked Security podcast - give it a listen!

Major vulnerability found in Android ES File Explorer app
2019-01-25 18:46

Popular application ES File Explorer for Android has a significant vulnerability, putting your data at risk. Learn what's involved and how to remediate the threat.

Twitter bug exposed some Android private tweets to public view
2019-01-21 13:17

The latest privacy glitch, which went unnoticed for over four years, may trigger yet another EU privacy probe.

DDoS sueball, felonious fonts, leaky Android file manager, blundering building security, etc etc
2019-01-19 13:37

Plus, Safari security foiled by… a finger swipe? Roundup This week we wrangled with alleged Russian election meddling, hundreds of millions of username-password combos spilled online, Oracle...

Twitter Android Glitch Exposed Private Tweets for Years
2019-01-18 14:42

Twitter has fixed the issue, which has been ongoing since 2014.