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The number of Android memory safety vulnerabilities has tumbled, and here’s why
2024-09-26 12:21

Google’s decision to write new code into Android’s codebase in Rust, a memory-safe programming language, has resulted in a significant drop in memory safety vulnerabilities, despite old code...

Google sees 68% drop in Android memory safety flaws over 5 years
2024-09-25 17:00

The percentage of Android vulnerabilities caused by memory safety issues has dropped from 76% in 2019 to only 24% in 2024, representing a massive decrease of over 68% in five years. [...]

Google's Shift to Rust Programming Cuts Android Memory Vulnerabilities by 68%
2024-09-25 17:00

Google has revealed that its transition to memory-safe languages such as Rust as part of its secure-by-design approach has led to the percentage of memory-safe vulnerabilities discovered in...

Necro Android Malware Found in Popular Camera and Browser Apps on Play Store
2024-09-24 16:13

Altered versions of legitimate Android apps associated with Spotify, WhatsApp, and Minecraft have been used to deliver a new version of a known malware loader called Necro. Kaspersky said some of...

New Octo2 Android Banking Trojan Emerges with Device Takeover Capabilities
2024-09-24 09:37

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of an Android banking trojan called Octo that comes with improved capabilities to conduct device takeover (DTO) and perform fraudulent...

New Octo Android malware version impersonates NordVPN, Google Chrome
2024-09-24 09:00

A new version of the Octo Android malware, named "Octo2," has been seen spreading across Europe under the guise of NordVPN, Google Chrome, and an app called Europe Enterprise. [...]

Necro malware continues to haunt side-loaders of dodgy Android mods
2024-09-23 21:30

11M devices exposed to trojan, Kaspersky says The Necro trojan is once again making a move against Android users, with up to eleven million individuals thought to be exposed to infected apps.…

Android malware 'Necro' infects 11 million devices via Google Play
2024-09-23 15:15

A new version of the Necro Trojan malware for Android was installed on 11 million devices through Google Play in malicious SDK supply chain attacks. [...]

TrickMo Android Trojan Exploits Accessibility Services for On-Device Banking Fraud
2024-09-13 11:17

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new variant of an Android banking trojan called TrickMo that comes packed with new capabilities to evade analysis and display fake login screens to...

New Vo1d malware infects 1.3 million Android streaming boxes
2024-09-12 21:10

Threat actors have infected over 1.3 million TV streaming boxes running Android with a new Vo1d backdoor malware, allowing the attackers to take full control of the devices. [...]