A study has found that thousands of legitimate Android apps are taking liberties or installing with capabilities that users wouldn’t expect to exist.
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Siri and Google Assistant hacked in new ultrasonic attack
Researchers have demonstrated how voice assistants can be secretly activated without ever physically touching the device.
Google urged to tame privacy-killing Android bloatware
A letter sent to the Google CEO by Privacy International claims bloatware has allowed a privacy and security hole to open almost unnoticed.
Critical DoS messaging flaw fixed in December Android update
Android’s December 2019 updates arrived this week, patching a small list of system and Qualcomm flaws across the operating system’s two patch levels.
Android camera bug could have turned phones against their users
Google has patched a bug in the Android camera app that allowed other applications to bypass the strict controls on camera and audio access.
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.
Samsung Galaxy S10 fingerprint reader beaten by $3 gel protector
The fingerprint reader on Samsung’s flagship S10 and Note10 smartphones can be spoofed with a $3 screen protector.
Asian consortium plans blockchain-based mobile ID system
A group of Asian companies want to create a blockchain-based service to turn your phone into a mobile ID system.
New research generates deepfake video from a single picture
Now it’s easier for attackers to produce deepfakes, even if the target doesn’t have much existing footage. Like the Mona Lisa.
Hacker unlocks Samsung S10 with 3D-printed fingerprint
According to a video posted on the Imgur site Friday, it’s possible to bypass the biometrics on the new Galaxy S10 range using a 3D-printed fingerprint in minutes.