Android
Smashing Security podcast #188: Dinner with Elon Musk and Kris Jenner
Jul 23, 2020Who stopped Twitter’s hackers from stealing more money? Why are Covid-19 researchers being told to ramp up their cybersecurity? How can you find out if your smartphone is infected with stalkerware? And who does Graham think he is turning down a celebrity dinner invite? Find out in the latest “Smashing Security” podcast, with special guest Lisa Forte.
Voice recordings from domestic violence alerting app exposed on the internet
Jun 29, 2020A smartphone app, disguised as a regular app delivering the top world, sports, and entertainment news, containing a secret feature that allows victims of domestic abuse to send a covert distress call for help at the touch of a button. What could possibly go wrong? Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Smashing Security podcast #179: Deepfake Jay-Z, and beer apps spilling your data
May 21, 2020Apps that belch out sensitive military information, what could the world learn from South Korea’s digital response to the Coronavirus pandemic, and who has been deepfaking Bill Clinton, Jay-Z, and Donald Trump… and why? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest episode by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Brian Klaas of the “Power Corrupts” podcast.
For six years Samsung smartphone users have been at risk from critical security bug. Patch now
May 7, 2020Samsung has released a security update for its popular Android smartphones which includes a critical fix for a vulnerability that affects all devices sold by the manufacturer since 2014. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
Newly-discovered Android malware steals banking passwords and 2FA codes
Apr 30, 2020Security researchers are warning of a new mobile banking trojan that steals details from over 200 financial apps and intercepts SMS messages to bypass two-factor authentication mechanisms. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
Google declares war on Android fleeceware scamming users through sneaky subscriptions
Apr 17, 2020The Google Play Store has announced new policies that aim to kick out “free trial” Android apps that you use underhand techniques to trick unsuspecting users into signing-up for expensive subscriptions.
Smashing Security podcast #174: Garry Kasparov and Animal Crossing
Apr 16, 2020World-chess-champion-turned-activist Garry Kasparov joins us as we discuss celebrity lookalikes, smartphone fleeceware, the impact Coronavirus is having on security, and how a popular new video game is being used for political ends. All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.
The Shield: the open source Israeli Government app which warns of Coronavirus exposure
Mar 23, 2020The Israeli health ministry released a smartphone app which takes location data from users’ phones in an attempt to determine if they might have been exposed to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Should you be worried about your privacy? Perhaps not.
Smashing Security podcast #170: PornHub, Coronavirus apps, and remote working
Mar 19, 2020It’s a self-isolated Coronavirus special as we discuss with our quarantined special guest how COVID-19 is making itself felt in the world of cybersecurity, and we offer tips on how to better protect yourself if you’re unexpectedly working from home. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning “Smashing Security” podcast with Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Malicious Life’s Ran Levi from his attic.
Malicious Coronavirus victim tracking app demands ransom payment from Android users
Mar 16, 2020A malicious Android app that pretends to warn users about those nearby infected with the COVID-19 Coronavirus actually locks devices, and demands a $100 payment in Bitcoin.
Android anti-virus products put to the test – which are the best at stopping new malicious apps?
Mar 10, 2020If there’s one clear message you can take away from the latest real-world test of Android security products, it’s that relying upon Google to protect your smartphone isn’t really good enough.
Over one billion Android devices at risk as they no longer receive security updates
Mar 6, 2020More than one billion Android devices are at risk of being hacked or infected by malware, because they are no longer supported by security updates and built-in protection. That’s the conclusion of an investigation which found that at-risk smartphones are still being sold, despite the range of malware and other threats to which they are vulnerable. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
ToTok chat app tells users to ignore Google’s spyware warning
Feb 21, 2020Google is warning users that ToTok is unsafe. ToTok says that users shouldn’t trust Google’s warning…
Samsung freaks out smartphone owners with mysterious ‘1’ notification
Feb 20, 2020Samsung has apologised after it accidentally sent a bizarre notification to smartphone owners’ devices.
Teenage girls tempt Israeli soldiers to install spyware for Hamas
Feb 17, 2020It’s not the first time Israeli soldiers have been targeted with Hamas honeytraps to infect their smartphones with spyware.
Android users at risk from Bluetooth hijack attack, and are warned of “short distance worm” threat
Feb 7, 2020Hackers could exploit a flaw on unpatched Android 8.0 and 9.0 phones to run malicious code such as a worm, with no user interaction required.