Security News

Some Android apps are secretly sharing your data with Facebook
2019-01-09 12:55

Apps have been secretly sharing usage data with Facebook, even when users are logged - or don’t have an account at all.

Google Removes 85 Adware Apps That Infect 9 Million Android Users
2019-01-09 10:18

Google has removed 85 apps from its Play Store after finding out that they were pushing aggressive, full-screen adware to Android users. With the rise in the mobile market, Adware has become one...

Facial recognition on 42 Android phones beaten by photo test
2019-01-08 12:30

How easy is it to bypass the average smartphone’s facial recognition security? In the case of Android, a lot easier than owners may think.

Skype Glitch Allowed Android Authentication Bypass
2019-01-07 15:13

A glitch allowed hackers to access contacts, photos and more on Android devices - simply by answering a Skype call.

No Android passcode? No problem! Skype unlocked it for you
2019-01-07 12:50

Microsoft closed the hole, which let any unauthenticated phone-grabber answer a Skype call and then roam around on your mobile.

Vulnerability in Skype for Android Exposes User Data
2019-01-04 14:37

A vulnerability in Skype for Android allows an unauthenticated attacker to view photos and contacts, and even open links in the browser, a security researcher has discovered. read more

Can't unlock an Android phone? No problem, just take a Skype call: App allows passcode bypass
2019-01-03 23:03

Neat trick for spying spouses, bad bosses, other miscreants with hands on your mobe. A fix is available A newly disclosed vulnerability in Skype for Android could be exploited by miscreants to...

Google Partially Patches Flaw in Chrome for Android 3 Years After Disclosure
2019-01-03 12:48

Google has finally patched a privacy vulnerability in its Chrome web browser for Android that exposes users' device model and firmware version, eventually enabling remote attackers to identify...

Vulnerability in Chrome for Android Patched Three Years After Disclosure
2019-01-03 02:38

A vulnerabilitiy recently patched by Google in Chrome for Android was an information disclosure bug that was originally reported in 2015, but not patched until the release of Chrome 70 in October...

Chrome in Android Leaks Device Fingerprinting Info
2019-01-02 15:42

Attackers could craft a campaign that makes use of the device profile in order to exploit any vulnerabilities in a targeted fashion.