NFC Malware Allows Real-Time Theft Of Victims’ Bank Cards
Security researchers at Group-IB have identified a new Android malware that allows criminals to relay contactless bank card transactions in real time.
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DuckDuckGo Adds Built-In YouTube Video Ad Blocking To Its Browser
DuckDuckGo has added built-in video ad blocking to its web browser.
Read MoreGoogle Adds Gmail’s E2EE To Mobile Devices
Google has expanded Gmail’s end-to-end encryption from Desktop to Android and iOS.
Read MoreWhisperPair Vulnerabilities Expose Most Bluetooth Headsets to Audio, Microphone, and Location Takeover
WhisperPair vulnerabilities in Google’s Fast Pair protocol let attackers silently hijack some Bluetooth audio devices – listening through microphones, controling audio, and in certain cases tracking a user’s location via Find Hub. Fixes are dependent on vendor firmware updates.
Read MoreNew Android Banking Malware Reads Encrypted Chats After Message Decryption
Researchers have uncovered Sturnus, a new Android trojan malware that reads encrypted messaging app content and remotely controls devices. Early targets have been European banking users, but larger scale attacks are likely to come.
Read MoreWormable AirPlay Flaws Threaten Apple & Third-Party Devices
Oligo Security’s research revealed a wormable zero-click RCE bug in AirPlay. Apple has issued patches; out of date devices remain at major risk.
Read MoreGoogle Expands to AI Scam Protection
Google is introducing enhanced AI-driven scam detection to more Android devices, aiming to help users better identify and block fraudulent messages and phone calls.
Read MoreMobile Phishing Attacks Surge as Threats Become More Sophisticated
Cybercriminals are now using multiple forms of phishing: Smishing (SMS phishing), Quishing (QR code scams), Vishing (Voice-based phishing), and Mobile-targeted email phishing.
Read MoreResearchers Uncover Over 100 Security Flaws in LTE and 5G Networks
These researchers published a paper where they share how they discovered these vulnerabilities.
Read MoreAttackers Use QR Codes to Bypass Browser Isolation for Malicious Communication
By embedding malicious links in QR codes, threat actors trick users into scanning them with mobile devices, which bypasses browser isolation.
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