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Spyware Vendors Caught Exploiting Zero-Day Vulnerabilities on Android and iOS Devices
A number of zero-day vulnerabilities that were addressed last year were exploited by commercial spyware vendors to target Android and iOS devices, Google's Thr…
Google Fixed Two Critical Vulnerabilities With Android March 2023 Update
Google has recently rolled out the scheduled Android security update for March 2023, fixing numerous…Google Fixed Two Critical Vulnerabilities With Android Mar…
Chromium Vulnerability Allowed SameSite Cookie Bypass On Android Devices
A researcher discovered a severe vulnerability in Chromium that allowed SameSite cookie bypass on Android…Chromium Vulnerability Allowed SameSite Cookie Bypass…
Critical Vulnerabilities Found In Android Remote Keyboard Apps
Researchers have discovered a critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in numerous remote keyboard apps for…Critical Vulnerabilities Found In Android Rem…
Gentoo: GLSA-202210-41: android-tools: Multiple Vulnerabilities
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in android-tools, the worst of which could result in arbitrary code execution.
Serious Account Hijacking Vulnerability Found In TikTok Android App
Microsoft researchers discovered a serious vulnerability in TikTok that threatened user accounts’ security. Specifically, they…Serious Account Hijacking Vulner…
High-Severity Vulnerability Found In Amazon Photos Android App
Researchers discovered a severe security vulnerability in the Android Photos app that exposed Amazon access…High-Severity Vulnerability Found In Amazon Photos …
EnemyBot Linux Botnet Now Exploits Web Server, Android and CMS Vulnerabilities
A nascent Linux-based botnet named Enemybot has expanded its capabilities to include recently disclosed security vulnerabilities in its arsenal to target web s…
Predator Spyware Exploited 5 Android Zero-Day Bugs
Researchers from Google found five different zero-day bugs that the notorious Predator spyware exploited to…Predator Spyware Exploited 5 Android Zero-Day Bugs …
Serious Android Vulnerability Exposed Stored Media Files To An Adversary
Researchers have discovered a critical security vulnerability in Android devices that exposed users’ media files.…Serious Android Vulnerability Exposed Stored …
Android Visual Voice Mail App Vulnerability Allows For Eavesdropping of Voice Messages
A researcher has recently disclosed a severe vulnerability in the Visual Voice Mail app affecting…Android Visual Voice Mail App Vulnerability Allows For Eavesd…
An IDOR Bug In Facebook Android Could Expose Page Admins – Patch Deployed
A researcher discovered a security vulnerability affecting Meta’s Facebook platform, winning him a hefty bounty.…An IDOR Bug In Facebook Android Could Expose P…
MediaTek Smartphone Chip Vulnerability Could Allow Spying On Android Smartphones
Researchers have recently shared insights about some recently patched vulnerabilities affecting MediaTek chips. Exploiting these…MediaTek Smartphone Chip Vulne…
Google Warns of New Android 0-Day Vulnerability Under Active Targeted Attacks
Google has rolled out its monthly security patches for Android with fixes for 39 flaws, including a zero-day vulnerability that it said is being actively explo…
DroidMorph Shows Popular Android Antivirus Fail to Detect Cloned Malicious Apps
A new research published by a group of academics has found that anti-virus programs for Android continue to remain vulnerable against different permutations of…
PARETO Botnet Utilized Hacked Android Phones To Generate Fake Ad Views
Researchers have shared details of a new botnet dubbed 'PARETO' that exploited hacked Android devices…PARETO Botnet Utilized Hacked Android Phones To Generate …
Malicious Android App Targeted Users With Malware Via WhatsApp Auto-replies
Once again, Android users marginally escaped falling for a malware campaign that exploited Play Store…Malicious Android App Targeted Users With Malware Via Wha…
Now-Patched Android Zero-Day Actively Exploited For Targeted Attacks
Heads up, Android users. A new zero-day is under active exploitation in the wild targeting…Now-Patched Android Zero-Day Actively Exploited For Targeted Attacks…
WARNING: A New Android Zero-Day Vulnerability Is Under Active Attack
Google has disclosed that a now-patched vulnerability affecting Android devices that use Qualcomm chipsets is being weaponized by adversaries to launch targete…
Multiple Bugs In TikTok Android App Could Allow 1-Click RCE Attacks
Numerous security vulnerabilities existed in the TikTok application for Android. Exploiting these bugs in TikTok…Multiple Bugs In TikTok Android App Could Allo…
Code Execution Vulnerability Found In Facebook for Android
Facebook for Android app had a serious vulnerability that could allow arbitrary code execution. Exploiting the bug could lead toCode Execution Vulnerability Fo…
Google Launched Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative Covering Third-Party OEMs
Proceeding further with managing Android security, Google has recently announced the launch of the Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative (APVI). UnderGoogle…
Critical Instagram App RCE Flaw Could Threaten Android And iOS Devices
Instagram has again made it to the news due to a serious security flaw. Reportedly, a critical RCE flaw existedCritical Instagram App RCE Flaw Could Threaten A…
A Bug Could Let Attackers Hijack Firefox for Android via Wi-Fi Network
Dear Android users, if you use the Firefox web browser on your smartphones, make sure it has been updated to version 80 or the latest available version on the …