Security News

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...

Android malware "FakeCall" now reroutes bank calls to attackers
2024-10-30 14:50

A new version of the FakeCall malware for Android hijacks outgoing calls from a user to their bank, redirecting them to the attacker's phone number instead. [...]

Russia targets Ukrainian conscripts with Windows, Android malware
2024-10-28 18:36

A hybrid espionage/influence campaign conducted by the Russian threat group 'UNC5812' has been uncovered, targeting Ukrainian military recruits with Windows and Android malware. [...]

How to enable Safe Browsing in Google Chrome on Android
2024-10-24 03:00

To safeguard your data, Google Chrome uses Safe Browsing to protect you from: harmful websites and extensions, malicious or intrusive advertisements, malware, phishing attacks, and social...

Millions of Android and iOS users at risk from hardcoded creds in popular apps
2024-10-23 00:31

Azure Blob Storage, AWS, and Twilio keys all up for grabs An analysis of widely used mobile apps offered on Google Play and the Apple App Store has found hardcoded and unencrypted cloud service...

AWS, Azure auth keys found in Android and iOS apps used by millions
2024-10-22 20:19

Multiple popular mobile applications for iOS and Android come with hardcoded, unencrypted credentials for cloud services like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, exposing...

What to do if your iPhone or Android smartphone gets stolen?
2024-10-18 04:00

A lost, stolen, or compromised smartphone today means we are in serious trouble. Most people have everything related to their personal and professional lives stored on their phones, a fact that...

Android 15 unveils new security features to protect sensitive data
2024-10-16 10:11

Android 15 brings enhanced security features to protect your sensitive health, financial, and personal data from theft and fraud. It also introduces productivity improvements for large-screen...