Google Play Protect will block the installation of sideloaded applications requesting permissions frequently abused by fraudsters.
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At Least 30 Journalists, Lawyers and Activists Hacked With Pegasus in Jordan, Forensic Probe Finds
Pegasus spyware from NSO Group was used in Jordan to hack the cellphones of journalists, lawyers, human rights and political activists.
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Bastille Networks Raises $44 Million to Secure Wireless Devices
Goldman Sachs leads wireless threat intelligence firm Bastille Networks’ $44 million Series C funding round.
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China Says State-Backed Experts Crack Apple’s AirDrop
Chinese state-backed experts have found a way to identify people who use Apple’s encrypted AirDrop messaging service, according to the Beijing municipal government.
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Android’s January 2024 Security Update Patches 58 Vulnerabilities
Android’s first security update of 2024 resolves high-severity elevation of privilege and information disclosure vulnerabilities.
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RIPE Account Hacking Leads to Major Internet Outage at Orange Spain
Orange Spain’s internet went down for several hours after its RIPE account was hacked, likely after malware stole the credentials.
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Mysterious Apple SoC Feature Exploited to Hack Kaspersky Employee iPhones
iOS zero-click attack targeting Kaspersky iPhones bypassed hardware-based security protections to take over devices.
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Chameleon Android Malware Can Bypass Biometric Security
A variant of the Chameleon Android banking trojan features new bypass capabilities and has expanded its targeting area.
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Apple Testing New Stolen Device Protection Feature for iPhones
Apple is testing a new security feature that should limit what iPhone thieves can do with a stolen phone, even if they have the passcode.
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Apple Sets Trap to Catch iMessage Impersonators
New iMessage Contact Key Verification feature in Apple’s iOS and macOS platforms help catch impersonators on its iMessage service.
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