Google Play Protect adds real-time scanning to fight Android malware

Google has announced new, real-time scanning features for Google Play Protect that make it harder for malicious apps employing polymorphism to evade detection. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 7 months ago

SpyNote Android malware spreads via fake volcano eruption alerts

Android malware 'SpyNote' was seen in an Italy-focused campaign that uses a phony 'IT-alert' public alert service website to infect visitors. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 7 months ago

Fake 'RedAlert' rocket alert app for Israel installs Android spyware

Israeli Android users are targeted by a malicious version of the 'RedAlert - Rocket Alerts' app that, while it offers the promised functionality, acts as spyware in the background. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 7 months ago

Top 15 Flutter App Development Companies USA

Finding the perfect Flutter app development company is difficult nowadays, especially since this open-source UI software is relatively new. Luckily, […] The post Top 15 Flutter App Development Companies USA appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 7 months ago

Apple addresses iPhone 15 overheating with iOS 17.0.3 update

Apple has released the iOS 17.0.3 update to address “an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected,” […] The post Apple addresses iPhone 15 overheating with iOS 17.0.3 update appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 7 months ago

Android 14 debuts: What’s new in Google’s latest mobile OS update?

Google has announced the release of Android 14, the latest iteration of its mobile operating system. This new version promises […] The post Android 14 debuts: What’s new in Google’s latest mobile OS update? appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 7 months ago

Android October security update fixes zero-days exploited in attacks

Google has released the October 2023 security updates for Android, addressing 54 unique vulnerabilities, including two known to be actively exploited. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 7 months ago

Qualcomm says hackers exploit 3 zero-days in its GPU, DSP drivers

Qualcomm is warning of three zero-day vulnerabilities in its GPU and Compute DSP drivers that hackers are actively exploiting in attacks. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 7 months ago

Arm warns of Mali GPU flaws likely exploited in targeted attacks

Arm in a security advisory today is warning of an actively exploited vulnerability affecting the widely-used Mali GPU drivers. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 7 months ago

Xenomorph Android malware now targets U.S. banks and crypto wallets

Security researchers discovered a new campaign that distributes a new version of the Xenomorph malware to Android users in the United States, Canada, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Belgium. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 7 months ago

Apple ramping up production in India to $40 billion in 4-5 years: PTI

Apple reportedly plans to increase production in India to around $40 billion — a more than five-fold increase from its […] The post Apple ramping up production in India to $40 billion in 4-5 years: PTI appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 7 months ago

Building Responsive Layouts for iOS Apps: A Step-by-Step Guide

Ever tried fitting a square peg into a round hole? That’s what designing mobile apps feels like without considering layouts […] The post Building Responsive Layouts for iOS Apps: A Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 8 months ago

Enhancing UI/UX for Unforgettable Mobile Experiences

Have you ever stumbled upon a mobile app that seemed to enchant you? An app that drew you in, reacted […] The post Enhancing UI/UX for Unforgettable Mobile Experiences appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 8 months ago

iPhone 15 models could be available in India on launch day for the first time

For the first time, some iPhone 15 models could be available in India — where Apple has been building some […] The post iPhone 15 models could be available in India on launch day for the first time appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 8 months ago

New WiKI-Eve attack can steal numerical passwords over WiFi

A new attack dubbed 'WiKI-Eve' can intercept the cleartext transmissions of smartphones connected to modern WiFi routers and deduce individual numeric keystrokes at an accuracy rate of up to 90%, allowing numerical passwords to be stolen. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 8 months ago

'Evil Telegram' Android apps on Google Play infected 60K with spyware

Several malicious Telegram clones for Android on Google Play were installed over 60,000 times, infecting people with spyware that steals user messages, contacts lists, and other data. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 8 months ago

Mobile App Security: Best Practices to Follow

Mobile App Security is a critical topic in today’s digital world. The rise of mobile apps has revolutionized the way […] The post Mobile App Security: Best Practices to Follow appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 8 months ago

Using disposable phone numbers for better security

Last night I received a call from my bank. They'd detected an unusual transaction and wanted to make sure that it was legitimate. Had I recently purchased £10,000 worth of crypto in the Maldives? What?!!? No! ARGH! I started to panic. All my apes money gone! No. Wait. The other t … | Continue reading


@shkspr.mobi | 8 months ago

Browser Video Players Review

Browsers each provide built-in video players for the element. Nearly four years ago Scott Vinkle wrote How accessible is the HTML video player?, where he compared these to one video player product. I decided it was time to test for myself. I structured my test and reporting a bi … | Continue reading


@adrianroselli.com | 8 months ago

Can the iPhone do that yet?

While farting around online, I stumbled across this 2008 Time Capsule from Stephen Fry. In it, he discusses the state of mobile phones - diving into the problems with BlackBerry's and Apple's latest offerings. BlackBerry had released the Storm1 and Apple's 2nd iPhone was now 3G c … | Continue reading


@shkspr.mobi | 8 months ago

GRU hackers attack Ukrainian military with new Android malware

Hackers working for the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, more commonly known as the GRU, have been targeting Android devices in Ukraine with a new malicious framework named 'Infamous Chisel. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 8 months ago

Trojanized Signal and Telegram apps on Google Play delivered spyware

Trojanized Signal and Telegram apps containing the BadBazaar spyware were uploaded onto Google Play and Samsung Galaxy Store by a Chinese APT hacking group known as GREF. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 8 months ago

New Android MMRat malware uses Protobuf protocol to steal your data

A novel Android banking malware named MMRat utilizes a rarely used communication method, protobuf data serialization, to more efficiently steal data from compromised devices. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 8 months ago

The ideal viewport doesn’t exist

Some lovely scroll-driven animations illustrate this great little microsite. There’s something very pleasy about the chunky design that harkens back to the Zeldmanesque early web. adactio.com/links/20412 | Continue reading


@viewports.fyi | 8 months ago

Threat actors use beta apps to bypass mobile app store security

The FBI is warning of a new tactic used by cybercriminals where they promote malicious "beta" versions of cryptocurrency investment apps on popular mobile app stores that are then used to steal crypto. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 9 months ago

15 Years Ago, Apple’s App Store Changed Everything. Now It Needs a Reboot.

Whereas I used to get excited about a new app on my iPhone, I now often resent being asked to download an app when I know that the website will work just as well and cause fewer disruptions or take up less space on my phone. adactio.com/links/20385 | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 9 months ago

Android 14 to block connections to unencrypted cellular networks

Google has announced new cellular security features for its upcoming Android 14, expected later this month, that aim to protect business data and communications. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 9 months ago

Google Play apps with 2.5M installs load ads when screen's off

The Google Play store was infiltrated by 43 Android applications with 2.5 million installs that secretly displayed advertisements while a phone's screen was off, running down a device's battery. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 9 months ago

Hackers steal Signal, WhatsApp user data with fake Android chat app

Hackers are using a fake Android app named 'SafeChat' to infect devices with spyware malware that steals call logs, texts, and GPS locations from phones. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 9 months ago

Mobile App Localization: Best Practices and Tools

Mobile App Localization is a game-changer, folks. Yet when it’s time to globalize their app, many developers hit a wall. […] The post Mobile App Localization: Best Practices and Tools appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 9 months ago

Google: Android patch gap makes n-days as dangerous as zero-days

Google has published its annual 0-day vulnerability report, presenting in-the-wild exploitation stats from 2022 and highlighting a long-standing problem in the Android platform that elevates the value and use of disclosed flaws for extended periods. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 9 months ago

New Android malware uses OCR to steal credentials from images

Two new Android malware families named 'CherryBlos' and 'FakeTrade' were discovered on Google Play, aiming to steal cryptocurrency credentials and funds or conduct scams. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 9 months ago

Google Play will enforce business checks to curb malware submissions

Google is fighting back against the constant invasion of malware on Google Play by requiring all new developer accounts registering as an organization to provide a valid D-U-N-S number before submitting apps. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 10 months ago

Apps with 1.5M installs on Google Play send your data to China

Security researchers discovered two malicious file management applications on Google Play with a collective installation count of over 1.5 million that collected excessive user data that goes well beyond what's needed to offer the promised functionality. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 10 months ago

Android July security updates fix three actively exploited bugs

Google has released the monthly security updates for Android operating system, which comes with fixes for 46 vulnerabilities. Three of the issues are likely actively exploited in the wild. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 10 months ago

Anatsa Android trojan now steals banking info from users in US, UK

A new mobile malware campaign since March 2023 pushes the Android banking trojan 'Anatsa' to online banking customers in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 10 months ago

iOttie discloses data breach after site hacked to steal credit cards

Car mount and mobile accessory maker iOttie warns that its site was compromised for almost two months to steal online shoppers' credit cards and personal information. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 11 months ago

Your phone is probably a CDO

I'm not sure how many people know this, but I thought I'd share something I learned a few years ago when I worked for a mobile phone seller. Most modern smartphones are too expensive for people to purchase outright. At the most extreme end, the iPhone 14 Pro Max costs £1,2001. So … | Continue reading


@shkspr.mobi | 11 months ago

Android spyware camouflaged as VPN, chat apps on Google Play

Three Android apps on Google Play were used by state-sponsored threat actors to collect intelligence from targeted devices, such as location data and contact lists. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 11 months ago

Voice Input

Smartphones have had voice input for over a decade now and yet I don’t know that many people who use voice input regularly. I would guess that maybe 10 to 20% of smartphone users are using voice input regularly. That’s a guess based on absolutely no data other than observing frie … | Continue reading


@avc.com | 11 months ago

SMS delivery reports can be used to infer recipient's location

A team of university researchers has devised a new side-channel attack named 'Freaky Leaky SMS,' which relies on the timing of SMS delivery reports to deduce a recipient's location. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 11 months ago

Build your first iOS app at Tampa Bay Apple Coding Meetup — Monday, June 26!

It’s been a while, so let’s go back to the beginning and build an iOS app! Join us on Monday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m. at Computer Coach to sit down, fire up Xcode, and write an iOS app. Register here! It’s been a while since Tampa Bay has had a meetup for Apple platforms […] The pos … | Continue reading


@globalnerdy.com | 11 months ago

Android GravityRAT malware now steals your WhatsApp backups

A new Android malware campaign spreading the latest version of GravityRAT has been underway since August 2022, infecting mobile devices with a trojanized chat app named 'BingeChat,' which attempts to steal data from victims' devices. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 11 months ago

Can this device make a phone call?

I want to detect if a web browser is running on a device which is capable of placing a telephone call. Is that possible? I'm going to go with a cautious "no - not quite". Although there are several proxies which get you part of the way there. Here's a link to a telephone number [ … | Continue reading


@shkspr.mobi | 11 months ago

Pluralistic: To save the news, repeal the app tax (07 June 2023)

Today's links To save the news, repeal the app tax: The latest in "saving the news from Big Tech." Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: 2013, 2022 Colophon: Recent publications, upcoming/recent appearances, current writing projects, current reading To sav … | Continue reading


@pluralistic.net | 11 months ago

Over 60,000 Android apps secretly installed adware for past six months

Over 60,000 Android apps disguised as legitimate applications have been quietly installing adware on mobile devices while remaining undetected for the past six months. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 11 months ago

Android security update fixes Mali GPU flaw exploited by spyware

Google has released the monthly security update for the Android platform, adding fixes for 56 vulnerabilities, five of them with a critical severity rating and one exploited since at least last December. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 11 months ago

New tool scans iPhones for 'Triangulation' malware infection

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has released a tool to detect if Apple iPhones and other iOS devices are infected with a new 'Triangulation' malware. [...] | Continue reading


@bleepingcomputer.com | 11 months ago