Google has patched a bug in the Android camera app that allowed other applications to bypass the strict controls on camera and audio access.
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Official Monero site delivers malicious cash-grabbing wallet
If you downloaded the Monero command line wallet recently, check it before using it.
Tories change Twitter name to ‘factcheckUK’ during live TV debate
Twitter wagged its finger at the UK’s Conservative party for renaming its press account “factcheckUK” during a live TV debate.
Update WhatsApp now: MP4 video bug exposes your messages
A now-patched-hole could have allowed remote code execution that could have exposed files and messages. Update your WhatsApp now.
Instagram stalker app Ghosty yanked from Play store
It was sucking up private profiles by requiring users to hand over their logins, giving it access to whatever accounts they follow.
XSS security hole in Gmail’s dynamic email
The bug was fixed at least a month ago so users receiving dynamic email content have one less thing to worry about.
Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2015 reach end of support
If you’ve been happily using Adobe Reader 2015 software for the last few years, you’re in for a rude awakening.
Brand new Android smartphones shipped with 146 security flaws
If you think brand new, just-out-of-the-box Android smartphones are immune from security vulnerabilities – think again.
Ho Ho OUCH! There are 4x more fake retailer sites than real ones
Beware, holiday shoppers! The phishers hiding under typosquatting domains are waiting for your keyboard fumbles.
Sophos 2020 Threat Report: AI is the new battleground
The SophosLabs 2020 Threat Report highlights a growing battle as smart automation technologies continue to evolve.
