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Cyber crooks push Android malware via letter

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Cyber crooks push Android malware via letter 2024-11-15 at 15:33 By Zeljka Zorz Cyber crooks are trying out an interesting new approach for getting information-stealing malware installed on Android users’ smartphones: a physical letter impersonating MeteoSwiss (i.e., Switzerland’s Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology). “The letter asks the recipients to install a new severe weather […]

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What to do if your iPhone or Android smartphone gets stolen?

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What to do if your iPhone or Android smartphone gets stolen? 2024-10-18 at 07:01 By Help Net Security A lost, stolen, or compromised smartphone today means we are in serious trouble. Most people have everything related to their personal and professional lives stored on their phones, a fact that criminals are well aware of. Cybersecurity

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The next wave of mobile threats

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The next wave of mobile threats 2024-04-12 at 07:01 By Help Net Security According to McAfee, apps, whether for communication, productivity, or gaming, are among the biggest threats to mobile security. Technavio expects the global mobile security software market to grow by $2.75 billion between 2020 and 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 9.68%. In

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Drozer: Open-source Android security assessment framework

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Drozer: Open-source Android security assessment framework 2024-03-27 at 06:32 By Mirko Zorz Drozer is an open-source security testing framework for Android, whose primary purpose is to make the life of mobile application security testers easier. Drozer features The solution enables the identification of security vulnerabilities in applications and devices by taking on the role of

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Apple debuts new feature to frustrate iPhone thieves

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Apple debuts new feature to frustrate iPhone thieves 2024-01-23 at 16:31 By Zeljka Zorz Besides fixing an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability, the latest update for the iOS 17 branch offers a new feature to help you protect your accounts and sensitive information in case your iPhone gets stolen. Stolen Device Protection If enabled, the Stolen

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New method to safeguard against mobile account takeovers

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New method to safeguard against mobile account takeovers 2024-01-22 at 13:01 By Help Net Security Computer science researchers have developed a new way to identify security weaknesses that leave people vulnerable to account takeover attacks, where an attacker gains unauthorized access to online accounts. Most mobiles are now home to a complex ecosystem of interconnected

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