Thursday, February 20, 2025

Android

Android’s New Security Feature Prevents Sensitive Setting Changes During Calls

Phone scams are becoming more sophisticated with advancements in AI-driven speech tools, making it easier for scammers to manipulate victims.To combat these growing threats, Google has introduced a groundbreaking...

RedNote App Security Flaw Exposes User Files on iOS and Android Devices

Serious security vulnerabilities have been uncovered in the popular social media and content-sharing app, RedNote, compromising the privacy and security of millions of users...

BADBOX Botnet Surges: Over 190,000 Android Devices Infected, Including LED TVs

The BADBOX botnet, a sophisticated malware operation targeting Android-based devices, has now infected over 192,000 systems globally.Originally confined to low-cost and off-brand devices,...

Malicious Android & iOS Apps Downloaded Over 242,000 Times, Stealing Crypto Recovery Keys

A sophisticated malware campaign, dubbed SparkCat, has infiltrated Google Play and Apple’s App Store, marking the first known instance of an optical character recognition...

Android Security Update Fixes Linux Kernel RCE Flaw Allow Read/Write Access

On February 3, 2025, Google published its February Android Security Bulletin, which addresses a total of 47 vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.Among these, a...

Google Blocks 2.28 Million Malicious Apps from Play Store in Security Crackdown

In a continued commitment to enhancing user safety and trust, Google has outlined significant strides made in 2023 to mitigate malicious activities across the...

New Android Malware Exploiting Wedding Invitations to Steal Victims WhatsApp Messages

Since mid-2024, cybersecurity researchers have been monitoring a sophisticated Android malware campaign dubbed "Tria Stealer," which exploits fake wedding invitations to lure users into...

Tria Stealer Malware Exploits Android Devices to Harvest SMS Data

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated Android malware campaign known as "Tria Stealer," which is targeting users in Malaysia and Brunei to collect sensitive...

New FireScam Android Malware Abusing Firebase Services To Evade Detection

FireScam is multi-stage malware disguised as a fake “Telegram Premium” app that steals data and maintains persistence on compromised devices and leverages phishing websites...

Android Security Updates: Patch for Critical RCE Vulnerabilities

The January 2025 Android Security Bulletin has issued important updates regarding critical vulnerabilities that affect Android devices.Users are urged to ensure their devices are...

Stealthy Steganography Backdoor Attacks Target Android Apps

BARWM, a novel backdoor attack approach for real-world deep learning (DL) models deployed on mobile devices. Existing backdoor attacks often suffer from limitations such...