Millions of budget smartphones that use UNISOC chipsets could have their communications remotely disrupted by hackers due to a critical vulnerability discovered recently by researchers at cybersecurity firm Check Point.
Europol Announces Takedown of FluBot Mobile Spyware
Europol today announced the takedown of FluBot, a piece of mobile malware targeting both Android and iOS devices that has been fast-spreading via SMS messages.
Microsoft Finds Major Security Flaws in Pre-Installed Android Apps
Bug hunters at Microsoft are calling attention to several high-severity vulnerabilities in a mobile framework used in pre-installed Android System apps, warning that exploitation could have allowed the implantation of a persistent backdoor on Android devices.
LimaCharlie Banks $5.45 Million in Seed Funding
LimaCharlie, a California company supplying tools to run an MSSP or SOC on a pay-as-you-use model, has attracted $5.45 million in seed round financing.
Researchers Devise New Type of Bluetooth LE Relay Attacks
Security researchers at NCC Group have created a new tool capable of launching a new type of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) relay attack that bypasses existing protections and mitigations.
Hackers Can Abuse Low-Power Mode to Run Malware on Powered-Off iPhones
Russia Pushes Law to Force Taxi Apps to Share Data With Spy Agency
Russia’s government has put forward a law to force ride-hailing apps to give the FSB intelligence agency real-time access to their data.
The Russian authorities have been ramping up restrictions on public freedoms since the start of Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine on February 24.
GitHub Announces Mandatory 2FA for Code Contributors
Code hosting platform GitHub on Wednesday said it would make it mandatory for software developers to use at least one form of two-factor authentication (2FA) by the end of 2023.
US Gov Issues Security Memo on Quantum Computing Risks
National security memo warns that a quantum computing could jeopardize civilian and military communications, and defeat security protocols for most Internet-based financial transactions
Android’s May 2022 Security Updates Patch 36 Vulnerabilities
Google this week announced the release of patches for 36 vulnerabilities as part of its May 2022 security updates for Android.













