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.
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New Landfall spyware apparently targeting Samsung phones in Middle East
Palo Alto Networks researchers haven’t been able to identify who’s behind the commercial-grade tech yet.
Android patches several vulnerabilities in first security update of 2025
The bulletin identifies five critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities affecting the core components of Android’s system.
Microsoft investigating hacking group’s claims of successful breach
Cybercrime organization Lapsus$ posted suspicious screenshots. Microsoft officials said they are "aware of the claims and are investigating."
As contact tracing gains attention, a researcher pokes a hole in Bluetooth technology
A German university student show how to execute code on a Samsung Galaxy S10e.
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Researchers use 3D-printed fingerprints to unlock an iPhone8, laptops
It just takes $2,000 and a 3-D printer to get started, they say.
Google, Samsung patch voice assistant flaws that could have allowed access to device’s camera
Both companies fixed the issues in July.
Samsung, Google acknowledge flaws in phone-unlocking biometric tools
The episodes highlight how, just like any other technology, biometrics software needs to be rigorously tested for bugs.
Researchers earn thousands for exposing mobile device exploits at Pwn2Own
The competition exposed bugs in mobile devices made by Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi. Hackers went home with thousands of dollars and some sweet jackets.
20 new vulnerabilities discovered in the Samsung SmartThings Hub, patches issued
The system can control virtually your entire home, up to and including locks and cameras. Cisco Talos says vulnerabilities could give a hacker complete access.
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