Android’s March 2022 Security Updates Patch 39 Vulnerabilities
Google this week announced the release of patches for 39 vulnerabilities as part of the March 2022 security update for Android.
The most serious vulnerability is CVE-2021-39708, a remotely exploitable elevation of privilege issue identified in the System component.
NSO Sues Israeli Paper After Explosive Articles on Police
The Israeli tech company NSO Group on Sunday filed a libel lawsuit against an Israeli newspaper after it published a series of explosive articles claiming Israeli police unlawfully used its spyware on dozens of public figures.
‘Xenomorph’ Android Trojan Targets 56 Banking Applications
More than 50,000 individuals have downloaded a new Android banking trojan through Google Play, according to online fraud detection firm ThreatFabric.
Mobile Malware Attacks Dropped in 2021 but Sophistication Increased
The number of mobile malware attacks saw a significant drop in 2021, but attacks were more sophisticated, according to the latest mobile malware report from Kaspersky.
At Olympics, Cybersecurity Worries Linger in Background
Warnings to use disposable “burner” phones and laptops. Privacy-protecting software. Concerns about a security flaw in an official Games smartphone app.
Google Introduces ‘Privacy Sandbox’ for Ads on Android
Google this week announced Privacy Sandbox on Android, a new initiative expected to lead to more private advertising solutions for its mobile users.
The new solutions, the Internet giant claims, will limit the sharing of user data and will also prevent the use of cross-app identifiers, advertising IDs included.
Critical Flaws Expose Mimosa Wireless Broadband Devices to Remote Attacks
A researcher has discovered several critical vulnerabilities in wireless broadband products made by Mimosa Networks. The flaws can expose affected devices to remote attacks.
Mimosa, a division of Airspan, provides wireless broadband solutions that can be used to connect dense urban homes, as well as hard-to-reach rural homes.
Android’s February 2022 Security Updates Patch 36 Vulnerabilities
Google on Monday announced that the Android security updates for February 2022 patch a total of 36 vulnerabilities.
The first part of the update arrives on devices as the 2022-02-01 patch level and delivers fixes for 15 security holes in three components, namely Framework, Media framework, and System.
Over 100 Million Android Users Installed ‘Dark Herring’ Scamware
More than 105 million Android users downloaded and installed scamware from Google Play and third-party app stores, according to mobile security firm Zimperium.
