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3 Google Play Store Apps Exploit Android Zero-Day Used by NSO Group
Watch out! If you have any of the below-mentioned file managers and photography apps installed on your Android phone'even if downloaded from the official Googl…
Twitter For Android App Bug Allowed Matching 17 Million Twitter Accounts With Phone Numbers
Twitter for Android app had another bugÂthat exposed users' phone numbers. By exploiting the vulnerability, a researcher succeeded in matchingTwitter For Andro…
Twitter For Android App Flaw Could Have Allowed Hijacking of Accounts
Twitter has disclosed a vulnerability that potentially threatened Android users. As revealed, the Twitter for Android app had a flawTwitter For Android App Fla…
Update For Google Chrome 79 On Android Removed Due To Bug That Caused Data Loss
Not much time has passed since Google launched its Chrome browser version 79 with improved privacy and security features. However,Update For Google Chrome 79 O…
Serious Vulnerability Allows Hijacking of VPN Connections Across Many Linux Based Systems (Including Android and MacOS)
A serious vulnerability has surfaced affecting VPN connections on many systems. Upon exploitation, this vulnerability allows a potential attacker toSerious Vul…
Google Patched Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities In Android With December Update
Google has recently rolled-out numerous Android updates for December. These even include patches for some critical vulnerabilities in Android. OneGoogle Patche…
CallerSpy Android Malware Masquerades Itself as a Chat App
A new trojan is in the wild that seems part of a cyberespionage campaign. Dubbed as CallerSpy, this Android malwareCallerSpy Android Malware Masquerades Itself…
Attackers Actively Exploiting Android StrandHogg Vulnerability To Steal Banking Credentials
Researchers have discovered another serious vulnerability affecting Android phones. Dubbed as StrandHogg, the vulnerability even affects the latest devices run…
Vulnerabilities In RCS Technology Exposes Android Users To Cyber Attacks
Google and some other firms have rolled out a new communication technology with much hype. However, the technology, dubbed asVulnerabilities In RCS Technology …
Unpatched Strandhogg Android Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new unpatched vulnerability in the Android operating system that dozens of malicious mobile apps are already exploi…
New Unpatched Strandhogg Android Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new unpatched vulnerability in the Android operating system that dozens of malicious mobile apps are already exploi…
Malicious Android SDKs Caught Accessing Facebook and Twitter Users Data
Two third-party software development kits integrated by over hundreds of thousands of Android apps have been caught holding unauthorized access to users' data …
Google Expands Their Android Bug Bounty Program To Award Up To $1.5 Million
Google has recently made a lucrative announcement for bug bounty hunters. Reportedly, Google expanded their bug bounty program for AndroidGoogle Expands Their …
Ginp - The Latest Android Banking Trojan Found Active In The Wild
Once again, a new banking Trojan variant has surfaced online that draws attention owing to its typical features. Termed 'Ginp',Ginp - The Latest Android Bankin…
Spoofing Vulnerability Found In Microsoft Outlook For Android
Microsoft recently disclosed a vulnerability in Outlook for Android that risked millions of devices. Exploiting the bug could permit cross-siteSpoofing Vulnera…
Android Camera App Vulnerability Could Allow Attackers to Spy On Users
Google and Samsung smartphones reportedly had a serious security flaw that could allow spying on users. The vulnerability existed inAndroid Camera App Vulnerab…
New Flaw Lets Rogue Android Apps Access Camera Without Permission
An alarming security vulnerability has been discovered in several models of Android smartphones manufactured by Google, Samsung, and others that could allow ma…
Fake Android Ad Blocker Barrages Users With Ads
An ad blocker supposedly provides protection to users against aggressive advertisements. However, researchers have found a fake Android ad blockerFake Android …
Qualcomm TEE Bug In Many Android Phones Can Expose Critical Data
Qualcomm CPUs empower most Android phones today. Recently a Qualcomm TEE bug has made these phones vulnerable to cyber attack.Qualcomm TEE Bug In Many Android …
Qualcomm Chip Flaws Let Hackers Steal Private Data From Android Devices
Hundreds of millions of devices, especially Android smartphones and tablets, using Qualcomm chipsets, are vulnerable to a new set of potentially serious vulner…
More Adware-Delivering Android Games And Camera Apps Removed From Google Play Store
Researchers have discovered more malicious Android apps on the Play Store. They specifically noticed numerous adware-delivering Android games and cameraMore Ad…
This Malicious Android Keyboard App Scammed 40 Million Users
Researchers have revealed another Android application that has reportedly targeted millions of users. They found a malicious Android keyboard appThis Malicious…
Hackers May Exploit Android NFC Beaming Vulnerability To Deliver Malware
Once again, here is a heads-up for Android users, but not so serious (maybe). Reportedly, a vulnerability affecting the NFCHackers May Exploit Android NFC Beam…
WhatsApp For Android Now Supports Fingerprint Lock
WhatsApp is a popular messenger among users, even after Facebook acquired it. From its ease of use to end-to-end encryption,WhatsApp For Android Now Supports F…