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O2 Service Vulnerability Exposed User Location

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O2 Service Vulnerability Exposed User Location 2025-05-20 at 13:20 By Ionut Arghire A vulnerability in O2’s implementation of the IMS standard resulted in user location data being exposed in network responses. The post O2 Service Vulnerability Exposed User Location appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to […]

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Google Ships Android ‘Advanced Protection’ Mode to Thwart Surveillance Spyware

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Google Ships Android ‘Advanced Protection’ Mode to Thwart Surveillance Spyware 2025-05-14 at 21:18 By Ryan Naraine Google bundles multiple safeguards under a single Android toggle to protect high-risk users from advanced mobile malware implants. The post Google Ships Android ‘Advanced Protection’ Mode to Thwart Surveillance Spyware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Apple Patches Major Security Flaws in iOS, macOS Platforms

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Apple Patches Major Security Flaws in iOS, macOS Platforms 2025-05-12 at 22:16 By Ryan Naraine Apple rolls out iOS and macOS platform updates to fix serious security bugs that could be triggered simply by opening an image or video file. The post Apple Patches Major Security Flaws in iOS, macOS Platforms appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Android Update Patches FreeType Vulnerability Exploited as Zero-Day

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Android Update Patches FreeType Vulnerability Exploited as Zero-Day 2025-05-06 at 12:00 By Ionut Arghire Android’s May 2025 security update includes patches for an exploited vulnerability in the FreeType open source rendering engine. The post Android Update Patches FreeType Vulnerability Exploited as Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original

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Many Mobile Apps Fail Basic Security—Posing Serious Risks to Enterprises

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Many Mobile Apps Fail Basic Security—Posing Serious Risks to Enterprises 2025-04-16 at 17:40 By Kevin Townsend Top-ranked mobile apps found using hardcoded keys and exposed cloud buckets. The post Many Mobile Apps Fail Basic Security—Posing Serious Risks to Enterprises appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to

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Android Update Patches Two Exploited Vulnerabilities

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Android Update Patches Two Exploited Vulnerabilities 2025-04-08 at 13:26 By Ionut Arghire Android’s latest security update resolves two exploited Kernel vulnerabilities, as well as critical-severity bugs. The post Android Update Patches Two Exploited Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to this headline:

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Call Records of Millions Exposed by Verizon App Vulnerability

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Call Records of Millions Exposed by Verizon App Vulnerability 2025-04-04 at 19:00 By Eduard Kovacs A patch has been released for a serious information disclosure vulnerability affecting a Verizon call filtering application. The post Call Records of Millions Exposed by Verizon App Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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Paragon Spyware Attacks Exploited WhatsApp Zero-Day

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Paragon Spyware Attacks Exploited WhatsApp Zero-Day 2025-03-20 at 12:03 By Eduard Kovacs Attacks involving Paragon’s Graphite spyware involved a WhatsApp zero-day that could be exploited without any user interaction. The post Paragon Spyware Attacks Exploited WhatsApp Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to this headline:

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Apple Ships iOS 18.3.2 to Fix Already-Exploited WebKit Flaw

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Apple Ships iOS 18.3.2 to Fix Already-Exploited WebKit Flaw 2025-03-11 at 21:16 By Ryan Naraine Apple warns that the WebKIt bug “may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.” The post Apple Ships iOS 18.3.2 to Fix Already-Exploited WebKit Flaw appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Google Patches Pair of Exploited Vulnerabilities in Android

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Google Patches Pair of Exploited Vulnerabilities in Android 2025-03-04 at 13:52 By Ionut Arghire Android’s March 2025 security update addresses over 40 vulnerabilities, including two actively exploited in the wild. The post Google Patches Pair of Exploited Vulnerabilities in Android appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React

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Qualcomm Extends Security Support for Android Devices to 8 Years

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Qualcomm Extends Security Support for Android Devices to 8 Years 2025-02-26 at 13:20 By Eduard Kovacs Qualcomm says it’s working with Google to ensure that Android device manufacturers will be able to provide security updates for 8 years. The post Qualcomm Extends Security Support for Android Devices to 8 Years appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Italian Government Denies It spied on Journalists and Migrant Activists Using Paragon Spyware

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Italian Government Denies It spied on Journalists and Migrant Activists Using Paragon Spyware 2025-02-12 at 22:00 By Associated Press The Italian government denied it hacked seven cellphones with military-grade surveillance technology from Paragon Solutions. The post Italian Government Denies It spied on Journalists and Migrant Activists Using Paragon Spyware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Vulnerability Patched in Android Possibly Exploited by Forensic Tools

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Vulnerability Patched in Android Possibly Exploited by Forensic Tools 2025-02-04 at 13:03 By Ionut Arghire The February 2025 Android patches resolve 46 vulnerabilities, including a Linux kernel bug that has been exploited in the wild. The post Vulnerability Patched in Android Possibly Exploited by Forensic Tools appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Apple Patches First Exploited iOS Zero-Day of 2025

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Apple Patches First Exploited iOS Zero-Day of 2025 2025-01-28 at 13:03 By Ionut Arghire Apple has released fixes for dozens of vulnerabilities in its mobile and desktop products, including an iOS zero-day exploited in attacks. The post Apple Patches First Exploited iOS Zero-Day of 2025 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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LTE, 5G Vulnerabilities Could Cut Entire Cities From Cellular Connectivity

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LTE, 5G Vulnerabilities Could Cut Entire Cities From Cellular Connectivity 2025-01-27 at 18:36 By Ionut Arghire Vulnerabilities in LTE/5G core infrastructure, some remotely exploitable, could lead to persistent denial-of-service to entire cities. The post LTE, 5G Vulnerabilities Could Cut Entire Cities From Cellular Connectivity appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Google Sees Drop in Memory Safety Bugs in Android as Code Matures

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Google Sees Drop in Memory Safety Bugs in Android as Code Matures 2024-09-26 at 16:16 By Ionut Arghire Memory safety bugs in Android have decreased significantly as old code matures and new code uses memory-safe languages. The post Google Sees Drop in Memory Safety Bugs in Android as Code Matures appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Police Are Probing a Cyberattack on Wi-Fi Networks at UK Train Stations

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Police Are Probing a Cyberattack on Wi-Fi Networks at UK Train Stations 2024-09-26 at 15:01 By Associated Press An investigation has been launched into a Wi-Fi service hack that has impacted many train stations in the United Kingdom. The post Police Are Probing a Cyberattack on Wi-Fi Networks at UK Train Stations appeared first on

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Law Enforcement Dismantles Phishing Platform Used for Unlocking Stolen Phones

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Law Enforcement Dismantles Phishing Platform Used for Unlocking Stolen Phones 2024-09-20 at 15:01 By Ionut Arghire The iServer phishing-as-a-service platform was used by Spanish-speaking criminals to harvest credentials and unlock stolen and lost phones. The post Law Enforcement Dismantles Phishing Platform Used for Unlocking Stolen Phones appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Android’s September 2024 Update Patches Exploited Vulnerability

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Android’s September 2024 Update Patches Exploited Vulnerability 2024-09-04 at 12:48 By Ionut Arghire Google has released Android security updates to patch an exploited local privilege escalation vulnerability. The post Android’s September 2024 Update Patches Exploited Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to this

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New Phishing Technique Bypasses Security on iOS and Android to Steal Bank Credentials

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New Phishing Technique Bypasses Security on iOS and Android to Steal Bank Credentials 2024-08-21 at 20:01 By Ionut Arghire New phishing attacks target iOS and Android users with Progressive Web Applications and WebAPKs to steal banking information. The post New Phishing Technique Bypasses Security on iOS and Android to Steal Bank Credentials appeared first on

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