Tag: android
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What’s New in CodeSonar 9.0
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in SecurityNewsCodeSonar 9.0 is an exciting upgrade, with increased analysis performance, improved DISA STIG reporting, and Android 15 support. We recommend customers update to this version of CodeSonar as soon as possible to get access to these benefits. Explore the latest features and enhancements in CodeSonar 9.0! Analysis Up to 20% performance improvements for analysis. Android”¦…
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Russia arrests three for allegedly creating Mamont malware, tied to over 300 cybercrimes
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in SecurityNewsRussian authorities said they arrested three people and seized hardware in an operation against Mamont malware, which specializes in stealing money from Android device users. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/mamont-banking-malware-arrests-russia
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PJobRAT Malware Targets Users in Taiwan via Fake Apps
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in SecurityNewsPJobRAT malware targets Taiwan Android users, stealing data through fake messaging platforms First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/pjobrat-malware-targets-taiwan-via/
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Sichere Passwortverwaltung am Handgelenk
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in SecurityNewsKeeper Security hat die neuesten Verbesserungen der , als Ergänzung zur Keeper-Passwortverwaltungslösung, vorgestellt. Die überarbeitete App verbessert die Sicherheit und Benutzerfreundlichkeit für Smartwatch-Nutzer. Das Update entspricht den neuesten Android-Richtlinien von Google und bietet eine intuitivere und optimierte Erfahrung für WearOS-Nutzer. Die Keeper-WearOS-App für Android, bisher bekannt unter dem Namen , wurde neu […] First seen…
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APT36 Spoofs India Post Website to Infect Windows and Android Users with Malware
An advanced persistent threat (APT) group with ties to Pakistan has been attributed to the creation of a fake website masquerading as India’s public sector postal system as part of a campaign designed to infect both Windows and Android users in the country.Cybersecurity company CYFIRMA has attributed the campaign with medium confidence to a threat…
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Malicious Android Apps Evade Detection: McAfee
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity Firm Finds Rash of Apps Coded With Microsoft .NET MAUI. Cybercriminals are using a Microsoft cross-platform app development framework to create Android malware that bypasses security measures, evades detection and steals user data. Malicious apps spotted by McAfee researchers aren’t traditional Android malware. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/malicious-android-apps-evade-detection-mcafee-a-27836
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‘Lucid’ Phishing-as-a-Service Exploits Faults in iMessage, Android RCS
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in SecurityNewsCybercriminals in China have figured out how to undermine the strengths of mobile messaging protocols. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/lucid-phishing-exploits-imessage-android-rcs
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Pakistan APT Hackers Weaponize malicious IndiaPost Site to Target Windows and Android Users
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in SecurityNewsA Pakistan-based Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, likely APT36, has launched a multi-platform cyberattack campaign targeting Indian users through a fraudulent website impersonating the Indian Post Office. The attack, discovered by CYFIRMA researchers, exploits both Windows and Android vulnerabilities, demonstrating a significant evolution in the group’s tactics. Sophisticated Attack Leverages Youth Laptop Scheme The malicious…
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6 Best Password Managers (2025), Tested and Reviewed
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in SecurityNewsKeep your logins locked down with our favorite password management apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/best-password-managers/
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Android malware campaigns use .NET MAUI to evade detection
Researchers warn of a new Android malware that uses .NET MAUI to mimic legit services and evade detection. McAfee researchers warn of Android malware campaigns using .NET MAUI to evade detection. These threats disguise themselves as legitimate services to steal sensitive information from users. .NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) is a cross-platform framework by Microsoft…
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New Malware Targets Android Users by Abusing Cross-Platform Framework for Evasion
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in SecurityNewsA recent discovery by the McAfee Mobile Research Team has highlighted a new wave of Android malware campaigns that utilize the .NET MAUI cross-platform framework to evade detection. This framework, introduced by Microsoft as a replacement for Xamarin, allows developers to build applications for multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS. However, cybercriminals have…
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New Android Malware Uses .NET MAUI to Evade Detection
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in SecurityNewsMcAfee researchers have identified a new wave of Android malware campaigns leveraging .NET MAUI to steal sensitive user information through fake apps First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/android-malware-uses-net-maui/
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Hackers Are Using Microsoft’s .NET MAUI to Spread Android Malware
McAfee Labs reveals new Android malware exploiting .NET MAUI to steal user data. Learn about advanced evasion techniques and how to stay protected. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/net-maui-exploited-in-advanced-malware-campaigns-mcafee-labs/
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New Android malware uses Microsoft’s .NET MAUI to evade detection
New Android malware campaigns use Microsoft’s cross-platform framework .NET MAUI while disguising as legitimate services to evade detection. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-malware-uses-microsofts-net-maui-to-evade-detection/
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Hackers Use .NET MAUI to Target Indian and Chinese Users with Fake Banking, Social Apps
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers are calling attention to an Android malware campaign that leverages Microsoft’s .NET Multi-platform App UI (.NET MAUI) framework to create bogus banking and social media apps targeting Indian and Chinese-speaking users.”These threats disguise themselves as legitimate apps, targeting users to steal sensitive information,” McAfee Labs researcher Dexter Shin said..NET First seen on thehackernews.com…
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âš¡ THN Weekly Recap: GitHub Supply Chain Attack, AI Malware, BYOVD Tactics, and More
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in SecurityNewsA quiet tweak in a popular open-source tool opened the door to a supply chain breach—what started as a targeted attack quickly spiraled, exposing secrets across countless projects.That wasn’t the only stealth move. A new all-in-one malware is silently stealing passwords, crypto, and control—while hiding in plain sight. And over 300 Android apps joined the…
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Google Gemini’s Astra (screen sharing) rolls out on Android for some users
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in SecurityNewsAt MWC 2025, Google confirmed it was working on screen and video share capabilities for Gemini Live, codenamed “Project Astra”. At that time, Google promised that the feature would begin rolling out soon, and now some users have spotted it in the wild. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/google-geminis-astra-screen-sharing-rolls-out-on-android-for-some-users/
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Breach Roundup: A WhatsApp Flaw Ushered in Spyware
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in SecurityNewsAlso: France Temporarily Lifts Pavel Durov’s Travel Ban Amid Telegram Probe. This week, Paragon Solutions spread through WhatsApp, France suspended Pavel Durov’s travel ban, Vapor malware hit 60M Android users, state-backed hackers exploit a Windows flaw, Western Alliance Bank exposed customers data, Apple fixed a passwords bug, and a sperm bank exposed customer information. First…
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Report: More Attacks Aimed at Android Devices Configured with Root Access
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in SecurityNewsA report published today by Zimperium, a provider of a platform for securing mobile devices and applications, today finds devices running the Android operating system that have enabled root-level privileges are 3.5 times more likely to be attacked, resulting in 250 times more cybersecurity incidents. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/report-more-attacks-aimed-at-android-devices-configured-with-root-access/
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Rooted Androids 3,000x More Likely to Be Breached, Even iPhones Not Safe
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in SecurityNewsA new Zimperium report reveals that rooted Android phones and jailbroken iOS devices face growing threats, with advanced toolkits making detection nearly impossible for cybersecurity researchers. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/rooted-androids-breached-even-iphones-not-safe/
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Mobile Jailbreaks Exponentially Increase Corporate Risk
Both Android devices and iPhones are 3.5 times more likely to be infected with malware once broken and 250 times more likely to be totally compromised, recent research shows. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/mobile-jailbreaks-corporate-risk
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Tarnkappen-Malware: Über 60 Millionen Android-Nutzer betroffen
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in SecurityNewsCyberkriminelle haben es geschafft, die Sicherheitsmechanismen von Android zu umgehen und weltweit über 60 Millionen Nutzer mit Schadsoftware zu infizieren. Experten von Bitdefender Labs entdeckten eine groß angelegte Malware-Kampagne mit über 330 infizierten Apps. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/tarnkappen-malware-ueber-60-millionen-android-nutzer-betroffen
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iPhone Android Users: A Major Privacy Upgrade is Coming Soon
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in SecurityNewsThis breakthrough will finally allow secure, encrypted messaging between different mobile platforms. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-iphone-android-encrypted-messaging/
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BadBox 2.0 – Eine Million Android-Geräte mit vorinstallierter Malware ausgeliefert
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/badbox-2-malware-auf-android-geraeten-a-b7893e69dd61db58f22c914d108f946e/
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Scammers Sneak 300+ Ad Fraud Apps onto Google Play with 60M Downloads
Google Play Store hit by 300+ fake Android apps, downloaded more than 60 million times pushing ad fraud and data theft. Learn how to spot and remove these threats. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/scammers-ad-fraud-apps-google-play-60m-downloads/
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Malicious Android ‘Vapor’ apps on Google Play installed 60 million times
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in SecurityNewsOver 300 malicious Android applications downloaded 60 million items from Google Play acted as adware or attempted to steal credentials and credit card information. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-android-vapor-apps-on-google-play-installed-60-million-times/
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Hacker streuen über 330 bösartige Apps in Google-Play-Kampagnen
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in SecurityNewsHacker haben in einer Malware-Kampagne mindestens 331 bösartige Apps angeboten, die auf Google-Play gehostet werden so eine aktuelle Analyse der Bitdefender Labs. Bis jetzt kam es weltweit zu rund 60 Millionen Downloads. Die Cyberkriminellen umgehen dabei Sicherheitsregeln von Android und sind nach dem Download auf dem Gerät für den Nutzer nicht sichtbar. Andere bösartige…
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Android-Geräte und die BadBox-Malware
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in SecurityNewsAndroid-Geräte werden durch eine als BadBox bezeichnete Malware bedroht. Sicherheitsforscher haben Anfang März 2025 ein Botnetz mit 500.000 infizierten Geräten von dieser Malware befreit. Android-Geräte durch BadBox-Malware bedroht Ich hatte im Dezember 2024 im Blog-Beitrag BadBox: BSI warnt vor Malware auf … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/03/18/android-geraete-und-die-badbox-malware/
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Analyze Mobile Threats Faster: ANY.RUN Introduces Android OS to Its Interactive Sandbox
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in SecurityNewsDisclosure: This article was provided by ANY.RUN. The information and analysis presented are based on their research and findings. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/analyze-mobile-threats-any-run-android-os-sandbox/
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DocSwap Malware Masquerades as Security Document Viewer to Attack Android Users Worldwide
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in SecurityNewsThe cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a new threat with the emergence of the DocSwap malware, which disguises itself as a >>Document Viewing Authentication App