FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps 2026-04-01 at 18:46 By Eduard Kovacs The agency has not named the problematic foreign-made applications, but TikTok and Temu come to mind. The post FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek […]
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Western governments lay the groundwork for secure 6G networks 2026-03-06 at 08:02 By Sinisa Markovic Governments are preparing for 6G, the next generation of mobile networks, placing security and resilience among their top priorities. In response, seven countries participating in the Global Coalition on Telecoms (GCOT) have introduced a set of 6G Security and Resilience
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Android Update Patches Exploited Qualcomm Zero-Day 2026-03-03 at 15:07 By Ionut Arghire An integer overflow or wraparound in the Qualcomm graphics component, the bug leads to memory corruption. The post Android Update Patches Exploited Qualcomm Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source
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Motorola turns to GrapheneOS for smartphone security upgrade 2026-03-02 at 13:19 By Sinisa Markovic Motorola is strengthening smartphone security through a long-term partnership with the GrapheneOS Foundation, a mobile security nonprofit that develops a hardened operating system based on the Android Open Source Project. GrapheneOS includes protections designed to reduce entire classes of vulnerabilities, strengthen
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NATO greenlights iPhone and iPad for classified information handling 2026-02-27 at 12:18 By Sinisa Markovic Apple confirmed that the iPhone and iPad have been approved for use with classified information in NATO restricted environments. The devices will no longer require special software or settings to handle NATO restricted-level information. “This achievement recognizes that Apple has
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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 turns privacy into a visible and invisible feature 2026-02-26 at 12:27 By Sinisa Markovic The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is out, offering plenty of security features that protect personal data while providing users with transparency and control over how their information is used. The feature that grabbed the spotlight is the built-in
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European Commission hit by cyberattackers targeting mobile management platform 2026-02-09 at 16:02 By Zeljka Zorz The European Commission’s mobile device management platform was hacked but the incident was swiftly contained and no compromise of mobile devices was detected, EU’s executive branch announced on Friday. The intrusion was detected on January 30, 2026, by CERT-EU, the
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Samsung tackles shoulder surfing on Galaxy devices 2026-01-29 at 12:13 By Sinisa Markovic Our phones hold our most personal details, and we use them everywhere. On the bus, in elevators, and while waiting in line, screens are often visible to people nearby. The closer phones align with daily habits, the more persistent privacy concerns become.
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Android just got smarter at stopping snatch-and-run phone thefts 2026-01-28 at 09:48 By Sinisa Markovic Google announced updates to the Android theft protection features that expand existing safeguards and make stolen devices harder to use. These updates are available on Android 16 and later. One update builds on Failed Authentication Lock, a feature introduced in
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Uneven regulatory demands expose gaps in mobile security 2025-12-12 at 07:36 By Anamarija Pogorelec Mobile networks carry a great deal of the world’s digital activity, which makes operators a frequent target for attacks. A study released by the GSMA shows that operators spend between $15 and $19 billion a year on core cybersecurity functions. Spending
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Mobile Security: Verizon Says Attacks Soar, AI-Powered Threats Raise Alarm 2025-10-23 at 13:05 By Eduard Kovacs Verizon’s 2025 Mobile Security Index shows that 85% of organizations believe mobile device attacks are on the rise. The post Mobile Security: Verizon Says Attacks Soar, AI-Powered Threats Raise Alarm appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt
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iOS security features you should use to protect your privacy 2025-08-20 at 07:11 By Sinisa Markovic iOS 18 comes with several privacy and security features that many iPhone users overlook. Knowing how to use them can help you protect your personal information and control which apps can access your data. USB Accessories Lock iOS 18
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Novel 5G Attack Bypasses Need for Malicious Base Station 2025-08-18 at 18:32 By Eduard Kovacs Researchers detailed a new 5G attack named Sni5Gect that can allow attackers to sniff traffic and cause disruption. The post Novel 5G Attack Bypasses Need for Malicious Base Station appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek
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Google Says Android pKVM Earns Highest Level of Security Assurance 2025-08-15 at 13:07 By Eduard Kovacs Android pKVM has achieved SESIP Level 5 certification, which means it’s resistant to highly skilled, motivated, and funded attackers. The post Google Says Android pKVM Earns Highest Level of Security Assurance appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an
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Approov Raises $6.7 Million for Mobile App Security 2025-08-05 at 16:42 By Ionut Arghire Approov has raised $6.7 million in Series A funding to advance its mobile application and API security solutions. The post Approov Raises $6.7 Million for Mobile App Security appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original
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Surveillance Firm Bypasses SS7 Protections to Retrieve User Location 2025-07-21 at 13:02 By Ionut Arghire A surveillance company was caught using an SS7 bypass technique to trick wireless carriers into divulging users’ locations. The post Surveillance Firm Bypasses SS7 Protections to Retrieve User Location appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek
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Mobile Forensics Tool Used by Chinese Law Enforcement Dissected 2025-07-17 at 14:46 By Ionut Arghire Deployed on mobile devices confiscated by Chinese law enforcement, Massistant can collect user information, files, and location. The post Mobile Forensics Tool Used by Chinese Law Enforcement Dissected appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View
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eSIM Hack Allows for Cloning, Spying 2025-07-10 at 17:32 By Eduard Kovacs Details have been disclosed for an eSIM hacking method that could impact many, but the industry is taking action. The post eSIM Hack Allows for Cloning, Spying appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source
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Samsung Announces Security Improvements for Galaxy Smartphones 2025-07-09 at 15:29 By Ionut Arghire New Samsung Galaxy features include protections for on-device AI, expanded cross-device threat detection, and quantum-resistant encryption for network security. The post Samsung Announces Security Improvements for Galaxy Smartphones appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source
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From cleaners to creepers: The risk of mobile privilege escalation 2025-06-18 at 07:38 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Nico Chiaraviglio, Chief Scientist at Zimperium, explores how Android apps can be abused to escalate privileges, giving attackers access to sensitive data and system functions. Drawing on Zimperium’s recent research, he breaks
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