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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Verizon Subsidiary Settles With FCC for $16M Over Three Data Breaches
Verizon subsidiary TracFone Wireless settles for $16 million with the FCC over three old data breaches.
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Microsoft Banning Android Phones for Staff in China
Starting in September, Microsoft will mandate the the use of Apple’s iPhones to authenticate identities when logging into work machines.
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Google Patches 25 Android Flaws, Including Critical Privilege Escalation Bug
Google ships an Android security update with fixes for 15 vulnerabilities, including a critical-severity flaw in Framework.
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