Memory safety bugs in Android have decreased significantly as old code matures and new code uses memory-safe languages.
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Police Are Probing a Cyberattack on Wi-Fi Networks at UK Train Stations
An investigation has been launched into a Wi-Fi service hack that has impacted many train stations in the United Kingdom.
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Law Enforcement Dismantles Phishing Platform Used for Unlocking Stolen Phones
The iServer phishing-as-a-service platform was used by Spanish-speaking criminals to harvest credentials and unlock stolen and lost phones.
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Android’s September 2024 Update Patches Exploited Vulnerability
Google has released Android security updates to patch an exploited local privilege escalation vulnerability.
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New Phishing Technique Bypasses Security on iOS and Android to Steal Bank Credentials
New phishing attacks target iOS and Android users with Progressive Web Applications and WebAPKs to steal banking information.
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Samsung Bug Bounty Program Payouts Reach $5M, Top Reward Increased to $1M
Samsung has paid out nearly $5 million through its bug bounty program since 2017 and the tech giant announced that the top reward has increased to $1 million.
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Thousands of Devices Wiped Remotely Following Mobile Guardian Hack
Hackers targeted MDM firm Mobile Guardian and remotely wiped thousands of devices, but there is no evidence of data compromise.
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New BlankBot Android Trojan Can Steal User Data
The BlankBot Android trojan exfiltrates user data, executes C&C commands, and supports custom injections, keylogging, and screen recording.
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BingoMod Android RAT Wipes Devices After Stealing Money
The BingoMod Android trojan steals user information and communication and allows attackers to steal money via account takeover.
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Thousands Download New Mandrake Android Spyware Version From Google Play
Five Android applications containing the Mandrake spyware have been downloaded over 32,000 times from Google Play since 2022.
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