A hack-for-hire group known as Bahamut has been targeting Android users with trojanized versions of legitimate VPN applications, ESET reports.
Hack-for-Hire Group Targets Android Users With Malicious VPN Apps
US Bans Huawei, ZTE Telecoms Gear Over Security Risk
US authorities announced a ban Friday on the import or sale of communications equipment deemed “an unacceptable risk to national security” — including gear from Chinese giants Huawei Technologies and ZTE.
Google Ready to Roll Out Android Privacy Sandbox in Beta
Google this week announced plans to roll out Android Privacy Sandbox in beta starting early next year, delivering a more private advertising experience to mobile users.
Google Pays $70k for Android Lock Screen Bypass
Google recently handed out a $70,000 bug bounty reward for an Android vulnerability leading to lock screen bypass, security researcher David Schutz says.
Google Reveals Spyware Vendor’s Use of Samsung Phone Zero-Day Exploits
Google Project Zero has disclosed the details of three Samsung phone vulnerabilities that have been exploited by a spyware vendor since when they still had a zero-day status.
Calls for UK to Probe Reported Hacking of Liz Truss’s Phone
UK opposition politicians called for an investigation Saturday after a newspaper reported that suspected Kremlin agents had hacked ex-Prime Minister Liz Truss’s cell phone when she was foreign minister.
Google Brings Passkey Support to Android and Chrome
Google on Wednesday announced the introduction of passkey support in Android and Chrome, to protect users from credential leaks and phishing attacks.
Meant to replace passwords, passkeys rely on biometric verification for authentication. They can be synced on multiple devices, cannot be reused and, unlike passwords, cannot be leaked.
Quantum-Safe Communications Startup Qunnect Raises $8 Million
Quantum-secure networking devices maker Qunnect this week announced raising $8 million in a Series A funding round that brings the total investment in the company to $12.4 million.
The new investment round was led by Airbus Ventures, with additional participation from Impact Science Ventures, Motus Ventures, NY Ventures, Quantonation, and SandboxAQ.
Iranian Hackers Target Enterprise Android Users With New RatMilad Spyware
Zimperium is warning of an Iranian hacking group using a new piece of Android spyware in a broad campaign that has also targeted enterprise users.
High-Profile Hacks Show Effectiveness of MFA Fatigue Attacks
