Tag: android
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What to do if your iPhone or Android smartphone gets stolen?
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 … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/18/iphone-android-stolen-smartphone-minimize-damage/
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Android 15 ist fertig: Diese 10 neuen Funktionen müsst ihr kennen
Tags: androidFirst seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/android-15-update-oktober-funktionen-smartphones-google-1642432/
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>>ErrorFather<< Campaign Drops Undetected Cerberus Android Banking Trojan
A recent report from Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has unveiled a dangerous new campaign called ErrorFather, which utilizes a previously undetected version of the infamous Cerberus Android Banking... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/errorfather-campaign-drops-undetected-cerberus-android-banking-trojan/
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Android PINs exfiltrated by newly emergent TrickMo malware variants
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/android-pins-exfiltrated-by-newly-emergent-trickmo-malware-variants
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TrickMo Banking Trojan Can Now Capture Android PINs and Unlock Patterns
New variants of an Android banking trojan called TrickMo have been found to harbor previously undocumented features to steal a device’s unlock pattern or PIN.”This new addition enables the threat actor to operate on the device even while it is locked,” Zimperium security researcher Aazim Yaswant said in an analysis published last week.First spotted in…
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ErrorFather Hackers Attacking Control Android Device Remotely
The Cerberus Android banking trojan, which gained notoriety in 2019 for its ability to target financial and social media apps, has continued to evolve and spread through various forks and variants. Recent research has uncovered a new campaign, dubbed ErrorFather, which leverages the Cerberus source code and utilizes a multi-stage dropper mechanism to deploy the…
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Over 200 malicious apps on Google Play downloaded millions of times
Google Play, the official store for Android, distributed over a period of one year more than 200 malicious applications, which cumulatively counted nearly eight million downloads. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-200-malicious-apps-on-google-play-downloaded-millions-of-times/
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Cerberus Android Banking Trojan Deployed in New Multi-Stage Malicious Campaign
The sophisticate campaign, ErrorFather, employs keylogging, virtual networks and a domain generation algorithm to target Android users First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cerberus-android-banking-trojan/
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Per Fake-Lockscreen: Android-Malware greift PINs und Entsperrmuster ab
Danach können die Angreifer das Zielgerät bei Bedarf selber entsperren. Auch in Deutschland soll es viele Infektionen mit dem Banking-Trojaner geben. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/per-fake-lockscreen-android-malware-greift-pins-und-entsperrmuster-ab-2410-189843.html
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Per Fake-Lockscreen: Android-Malware greift PINs und Entsperrmuster ab
Danach können die Angreifer das Zielgerät bei Bedarf selber entsperren. Auch in Deutschland soll es viele Infektionen mit dem Banking-Trojaner geben. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/per-fake-lockscreen-android-malware-greift-pins-und-entsperrmuster-ab-2410-189843.html
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TrickMo: Android-Trojaner nimmt auch deutsche Nutzer ins Visier
Tags: androidTrickMo wird immer mehr zur Bedrohung. Denn mit jeder neuen Variante wird der Android-Trojaner schlauer und gefährlicher. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/smartphones/trickmo-android-trojaner-nimmt-auch-deutsche-nutzer-ins-visier-302836.html
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TrickMo malware steals Android PINs using fake lock screen
Forty new variants of the TrickMo Android banking trojan have been identified in the wild, linked to 16 droppers and 22 distinct command and control (C2) infrastructures, with new features designed to steal Android PINs. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickmo-malware-steals-android-pins-using-fake-lock-screen/
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TrickMo Malware Targets Android Devices to Steal Unlock Patterns and PINs
The recent discovery of the TrickMo Banking Trojan variant by Cleafy has prompted further investigation, where researchers have identified 40 variants, 16 droppers, and 22 active Command and Control servers associated with this threat. These variants employ advanced techniques like zip file manipulation and obfuscation to evade detection. Despite the lack of IOC release, the…
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Emergency Satellite Messaging, Stagnation in User Cybersecurity Habits
In the milestone 350th episode of the Shared Security Podcast, the hosts reflect on 15 years of podcasting, and the podcast’s evolution from its beginnings in 2009. They discuss the impact of a current hurricane on Florida, offering advice on using iPhone and Android satellite communication features during emergencies. The ‘Aware Much’ segment focuses on……
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OpenAI reveals ChatGPT use by CyberAv3ngers, Android malware developers
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/openai-reveals-chatgpt-use-by-cyberav3ngers-android-malware-developers
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Octo2 Malware Uses Fake NordVPN, Chrome Apps to Infect Android Devices
Octo2 malware is targeting Android devices by disguising itself as popular apps like NordVPN and Google Chrome. This… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/octo2-malware-fake-nordvpn-chrome-apps-android-device/
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Zero-Day-Lücke in Qualcomm-Mobilprozessoren bereits vereinzelt angegriffen
Etliche Snapdragon-Chips für Android-Geräte weisen eine als kritisch eingestufte Sicherheitslücke auf. Sie wurde schon vereinzelt und gezielt ausgenutzt. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Zero-Day-Luecke-in-Qualcomm-Mobilprozessoren-bereits-vereinzelt-angegriffen-9977340.html
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Android-Geräte in Gefahr: Zero-Day-Lücke in Qualcomm-Chips wird aktiv ausgenutzt
Die Lücke betrifft zahlreiche Qualcomm-Produkte, darunter verbreitete 5G-Modems und Snapdragon-SoCs. Einen Patch erhält vermutlich nicht jeder. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/android-geraete-in-gefahr-zero-day-luecke-in-qualcomm-chips-wird-aktiv-ausgenutzt-2410-189708.html
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Hackers targeted Android users by exploiting zero-day bug in Qualcomm chips
EXC: Security researchers at Google and Amnesty International discovered hackers exploiting the bug in an active hacking campaign. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/10/09/hackers-were-targeting-android-users-with-qualcomm-zero-day/
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Microsoft Surface Duo 2 erhält keine Sicherheitsupdates mehr
Microsoft hat das vermutlich letzte Sicherheitsupdate für das Surface Duo 2 veröffentlicht, welches das Ende des Supports für das Android-Tablet signalisiert. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/android-microsoft-surface-duo-2-erhaelt-keine-sicherheitsupdates-mehr-2410-189636.html
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Android Patchday: System-Komponente ermöglicht Codeschmuggel aus dem Netz
Am Patchday im Oktober schließt Google mehrere Sicherheitslücken in Android. Die gravierendste ermöglicht Codeschmuggel aus dem Netz. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Android-Patchday-Codeschmuggel-Luecke-in-System-Komponente-gestopft-9968447.html
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Google brings better bricking to Androids, to curtail crims
Improved security features teased in May now appearing around the world First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/08/google_android_security/
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Google verbannt Kaspersky-Apps aus dem Play Store
Auf Android-Mobilgeräten können User keine Security-Apps von Kaspersky mehr aus dem Google Play Store installieren. First seen on csoonline.com Jump to article: www.csoonline.com/de/a/google-verbannt-kaspersky-apps-aus-dem-play-store
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Google Blocks Unsafe Android App Sideloading in India for Improved Fraud Protection
Google has announced that it’s piloting a new security initiative that automatically blocks sideloading of potentially unsafe Android apps in India, after similar tests in Singapore, Thailand, and Brazil.The enhanced fraud protection feature aims to keep users safe when they attempt to install malicious apps from sources other than the Google Play Store, such as…
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Google Play Protect Takes Aim at Financial Fraud in India with New Pilot Program
Google is stepping up its fight against cybercrime in India with a new pilot program for Google Play Protect. This enhanced fraud protection feature aims to shield Android users from... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/google-play-protect-takes-aim-at-financial-fraud-in-india-with-new-pilot-program/
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Google removed Kaspersky’s security apps from the Play Store
Google removed Kaspersky ‘s Android security apps from the Play Store and suspended its developer accounts over the weekend. Over the weekend, all the Android products designed by the Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky were removed from the official Google Playin the United States and other countries. Google also disabledthe developer accounts used by the cybersecurity…
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Fake Trading Apps for Android, iOS Lead to Pig Butchering Scam
In a pig butchering scam, fake trading apps first available on Google and Apple apps stores and later on phishing download sites lured victims into depositing money into fraudulent accounts, which was then stolen, according to a report from Group-IB. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/10/fake-trading-apps-for-android-ios-lead-to-pig-butchering-scam/
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Google removes Kaspersky’s antivirus software from Play Store
Over the weekend, Google removed Kaspersky’s Android security apps from the Google Play store and disabled the Russian company’s developer accounts. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-removes-kasperskys-antivirus-software-from-play-store-disables-developer-accounts/
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>>Pig Butchering<< Scam: Cybercriminals Prey on Mobile Trading Enthusiasts
Cybersecurity specialists from Group-IB have uncovered an alarming new trend in fraudulent activity, targeting users of iOS and Android devices through fake trading apps. Dubbed >>Pig Butchering,
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Android 14 Adds New Security Features to Block 2G Exploits and Baseband Attacks
Google has revealed the various security guardrails that have been incorporated into its latest Pixel devices to counter the rising threat posed by baseband security attacks.The cellular baseband (i.e., modem) refers to a processor on the device that’s responsible for handling all connectivity, such as LTE, 4G, and 5G, with a mobile phone cell tower…