Researchers find Jordan government used Cellebrite phone-cracking tech against activists
The incidents occurred amid Gaza protests and suggest human rights violations, Citizen Lab said.
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Google addresses 107 Android vulnerabilities, including two zero-days
The company’s latest security update contains the second-highest number of defects patched so far this year.
CISA alert draws attention to spyware’s targeting of messaging apps
The agency’s brief notice also directed messaging app users to advice on how to protect themselves.
Russian spyware ClayRat is spreading, evolving quickly, according to Zimperium
The spyware poses as popular apps like TikTok, and may break free of Russian borders at some point, the researchers say.
Android spyware disguised as legitimate messaging apps targets UAE victims, researchers reveal
The campaign involves apps posing as Signal and the defunct ToTok, according to ESET.
Google patches two Android zero-days, 120 defects total in September security update
The critical, actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities affect the Linux kernel and Android runtime.
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Google addresses six vulnerabilities in August’s Android security update
Android partners and customers have experienced a temporary respite from double-digit vulnerabilities this summer. Google issued no security patches in its update last month.
Cellebrite to acquire mobile testing firm Corellium in $200 million deal
Both companies have faced controversy in recent years, primarily for their work in circumventing mobile device security features
Google addresses 34 high-severity vulnerabilities in June’s Android security update
The most serious flaw in the monthly security update affects the Android system and could be exploited to achieve local escalation of privilege, the company said.
Google adds suite of security features to Android 16
The company plans to add its Advanced Protection program on devices, as will use AI to detect and stop scams.