Feb 05, 2024NewsroomCyber Espionage / Cyber Extortion The threat actor known as Patchwork likely used romance scam lures to trap victims in Pakistan and India, and infect their Android devices with a remote access trojan called VajraSpy. Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET said it uncovered 12 espionage apps, six of which were available for download from the official Google Play … [Read more...] about Patchwork Using Romance Scam Lures to Infect Android Devices with VajraSpy Malware
Android
Google Using Clang Sanitizers to Protect Android Against Cellular Baseband Vulnerabilities
Dec 13, 2023NewsroomMobile Communication / Firmware security Google is highlighting the role played by Clang sanitizers in hardening the security of the cellular baseband in the Android operating system and preventing specific kinds of vulnerabilities. This comprises Integer Overflow Sanitizer (IntSan) and BoundsSanitizer (BoundSan), both of which are part of … [Read more...] about Google Using Clang Sanitizers to Protect Android Against Cellular Baseband Vulnerabilities
How to hack Android, macOS, iOS, and Linux through a Bluetooth vulnerability
A severe vulnerability has been found in the implementations of the Bluetooth protocol across several popular operating systems: Android, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Linux. This bug potentially allows remote hacking of vulnerable devices without any particular actions required on the part the user. Let’s dive into the details. The Bluetooth vulnerability allows you to connect a … [Read more...] about How to hack Android, macOS, iOS, and Linux through a Bluetooth vulnerability
New Bluetooth Flaw Let Hackers Take Over Android, Linux, macOS, and iOS Devices
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
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