Dec 07, 2023The Hacker NewsMobile Security / Vulnerability A critical Bluetooth security flaw could be exploited by threat actors to take control of Android, Linux, macOS and iOS devices. Tracked as CVE-2023-45866, the issue relates to a case of authentication bypass that enables attackers to connect to susceptible devices and inject keystrokes to achieve code execution as … [Read more...] about New Bluetooth Flaw Let Hackers Take Over Android, Linux, macOS, and iOS Devices
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Restricted Settings in Android 13 and 14
With each new version of the Android operating system, new features are added to protect users from malware. For example, Android 13 introduced Restricted Settings. In this post, we’ll discuss what this feature involves, what it’s designed to protect against, and how effectively it does its job (spoiler: not very well). What are Restricted Settings? How do Restricted Settings … [Read more...] about Restricted Settings in Android 13 and 14
New FjordPhantom Android Malware Targets Banking Apps in Southeast Asia
Dec 01, 2023NewsroomMobile Security / Banking Security Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new sophisticated Android malware called FjordPhantom that has been observed targeting users in Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam since early September 2023. "Spreading primarily through messaging services, it combines app-based malware with social … [Read more...] about New FjordPhantom Android Malware Targets Banking Apps in Southeast Asia
Malware, fake specs, and other problems with cheap Android devices
The temptation to save money when buying expensive devices is, well, tempting — gadgets from little-known brands can offer the same spec at a fraction of the price of more popular makes, while having an Android set-top box or Android TV can cut costs on a range of subscriptions. Unfortunately, cheap devices — much like a free lunch — often come with a catch, so it’s important … [Read more...] about Malware, fake specs, and other problems with cheap Android devices
Three most dangerous Android features
Android is a well-designed operating system that gets better and more secure with each new version. However, there are several features that may put your smartphone or tablet at serious risk of infection. Today, we take a look at the three that are the most dangerous of all — and how to minimize the risks when using them. Accessibility Accessibility is an extremely powerful set … [Read more...] about Three most dangerous Android features
Beware of This Android Trojan that Records Audio and Phone Calls
Oct 16, 2023NewsroomMalware / Mobile Security The Android banking trojan known as SpyNote has been dissected to reveal its diverse information-gathering features. Typically spread via SMS phishing campaigns, attack chains involving the spyware trick potential victims into installing the app by clicking on the embedded link, according to F-Secure. Besides requesting invasive … [Read more...] about Beware of This Android Trojan that Records Audio and Phone Calls
Russian State-Backed ‘Infamous Chisel’ Android Malware Targets Ukrainian Military
Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the U.K., and the U.S. on Thursday disclosed details of a mobile malware strain targeting Android devices used by the Ukrainian military. The malicious software, dubbed Infamous Chisel and attributed to a Russian state-sponsored actor called Sandworm, has capabilities to "enable unauthorized access to … [Read more...] about Russian State-Backed ‘Infamous Chisel’ Android Malware Targets Ukrainian Military
Syrian Threat Actor EVLF Unmasked as Creator of CypherRAT and CraxsRAT Android Malware
Aug 23, 2023THNMobile Security / Cyber Crime A Syrian threat actor named EVLF has been outed as the creator of malware families CypherRAT and CraxsRAT. "These RATs are designed to allow an attacker to remotely perform real-time actions and control the victim device's camera, location, and microphone," Cybersecurity firm Cyfirma said in a report published last week. CypherRAT … [Read more...] about Syrian Threat Actor EVLF Unmasked as Creator of CypherRAT and CraxsRAT Android Malware
European Bank Customers Targeted in SpyNote Android Trojan Campaign
Aug 01, 2023THNMobile Security / Malware Various European customers of different banks are being targeted by an Android banking trojan called SpyNote as part of an aggressive campaign detected in June and July 2023. "The spyware is distributed through email phishing or smishing campaigns and the fraudulent activities are executed with a combination of remote access trojan … [Read more...] about European Bank Customers Targeted in SpyNote Android Trojan Campaign
New Android Malware CherryBlos Utilizing OCR to Steal Sensitive Data
Jul 29, 2023THNAndroid / Malware A new Android malware strain called CherryBlos has been observed making use of optical character recognition (OCR) techniques to gather sensitive data stored in pictures. CherryBlos, per Trend Micro, is distributed via bogus posts on social media platforms and comes with capabilities to steal cryptocurrency wallet-related credentials and act … [Read more...] about New Android Malware CherryBlos Utilizing OCR to Steal Sensitive Data