A picture taken on September 21, 2016 shows a statue donated by Google during its inauguration in Montelimar, as Google decided to launch a new version of the android operating system. (JEFF PACHOUD/AFP via Getty Images) Google to wind down app store bug bounty The tech giant says it is receiving fewer vulnerabilities and that security improvements have resulted in a more secure Android ecosystem. Aug 20, 2024 By AJ Vicens
(Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) Google reveals two global spyware campaigns targeting Apple and Android devices The operations are just the latest example of the proliferation of sophisticated spyware among private vendors, Google says. Mar 29, 2023 By AJ Vicens
(Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP via Getty Images) Hackers exploit WhatsApp modification tool to snoop on texts, force paid subscriptions Getting "improved" features via modded software might come with security downgrades. Aug 24, 2021 By Tim Starks
An Israeli woman uses her iPhone in front of the building housing the Israeli NSO group, on August 28, 2016, in Herzliya, near Tel Aviv. – (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images) Sweeping report details how NSO Group spyware leverages iOS software for surveillance A new report reveals the extent of the spyware company's reach. Jul 19, 2021 By Tonya Riley
A rattlesnake is seen in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on November 12, 2019. (Photo by CARL DE SOUZA / AFP) (Photo by CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images) Facebook tackles hacking groups with apparent ties to Palestine, Hamas Facebook said it took steps to halt hackers associated with Hamas, as well as Palestine's Preventive Security Service. Apr 21, 2021 By Tim Starks
(Emma Whitehead/Getty/Open Whisper Systems) Signal issues workaround for Iran’s ban of messaging app The Android version of the chat app will soon have the capability to bypass the Iran's block on traffic, Signal says. Feb 5, 2021 By Joe Warminsky
Spies target gamers with malware inserted into software updates, ESET says It's a supply-chain attack against a limited users of NoxPlayer, which allows people to play Android games on PCs and Macs. Feb 1, 2021 By Joe Warminsky
(Pixabay) Twitter fined nearly $550,000 in Europe for response to bug that exposed private tweets The decision stems from a bug that allowed thousands of people's private tweets to be made public between late 2014 and early 2019. Dec 15, 2020 By Joe Warminsky
(amrothman / Pixabay) Another ‘Minecraft’ lesson for kids: Beware of deceitful adware apps More than 20 "mods" recently available in the Google Play Store didn't do much for "Minecraft" at all, and instead displayed ads "in an extremely intrusive manner,"… Nov 23, 2020 By Joe Warminsky
An LG G8 ThinQ smartphone running the Android operating system. (Aaron Yoo / Flickr) End-to-end encryption coming to Android phones, along with RCS messaging update Google will be using the Signal protocol to encrypt chats. Nov 19, 2020 By Shannon Vavra