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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…
Researchers Highlight How Android Apps Ditch Google Play Store Vetting Process
Google has tightened its policies for application developers in an attempt to prevent malware. The Play Store still includes numerousResearchers Highlight How …
Thousands Of Android Users Fall Prey To xHelper Malware Menace
A new Android malware has made it to the news as it has taken thousands of devices by storm. AccordingThousands Of Android Users Fall Prey To xHelper Malware M…
Mysterious malware that re-installs itself infected over 45,000 Android Phones
Over the past few months, hundreds of Android users have been complaining online of a new piece of mysterious malware that hides on the infected devices and ca…
Researcher Creates 'Qu1ckR00t' Jailbreak From Android Zero Day Exploit
It hasn't been longs since we heard of a zero-day vulnerability affecting numerous Android phones. Now, a researcher has leveragedResearcher Creates 'Qu1ckR00t…
Chrome for Android Enables Site Isolation Security Feature for All Sites with Login
After enabling 'Site Isolation' security feature in Chrome for desktops last year, Google has now finally introduced 'the extra line of defence' for Android sm…
Multiple Gaming And Photo Apps On Play Store Found to be Infected With Android Malware
Despite back-to-back reports of malicious apps, Google's Play Store still harbors lots of such applications. Once again, researchers have discoveredMultiple Ga…
Researcher Discovers Android Zero-Day Affecting Recent Smartphones Under Active Exploit
Recently, researchers have discovered an unpatched zero-day vulnerability in Android systems. The vulnerability targets most of the latest smartphones fromRese…
New 0-Day Flaw Affecting Most Android Phones Being Exploited in the Wild
Another day, another revelation of a critical unpatched zero-day vulnerability, this time in the world's most widely used mobile operating system, Android.What…
Researchers Highlight “Fleeceware” Android Apps That Aim to Overcharge Users
Once again, Google's Play Store has made it into the news following the existence of apps that overcharge users forResearchers Highlight “Fleeceware” Android A…
1-Click iPhone and Android Exploits Target Tibetan Users via WhatsApp
A team of Canadian cybersecurity researchers has uncovered a sophisticated and targeted mobile hacking campaign that is targeting high-profile members of vario…