Do you have an Android device? Are you running Android Nougat, Oreo, or Pie (versions 7x, 8x, or 9x)? Do you play games on your phone? If you answered yes to those questions, you might have a problem. It is a bigger problem given that there are more than a billion devices currently in service running one of those operating systems. A … [Read more...] about Playing Videos Could Allow Hackers Into Your Phone
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Bluetooth Security Issue Could Affect Most Devices
Recently, researchers from Boston University published a paper called "Tracking Anonymized Bluetooth Devices." The paper detailed a flaw in the ubiquitous Bluetooth communication protocol that could expose device users to tracking and even leak their IDs. As explained in the paper, many Bluetooth devices announce their presence by using their MAC … [Read more...] about Bluetooth Security Issue Could Affect Most Devices
Android Malware Can Replace Real Apps With Fake Apps
Security researchers at Check Point have discovered a disturbing new strain of Android malware that's as ingenious as it is disturbing. It is effective because it is designed to replace a rapidly expanding number of apps with poisoned copies. The app copies still retain their core functionality, making the malware notoriously difficult to … [Read more...] about Android Malware Can Replace Real Apps With Fake Apps
