Android devices caught in Matryosh botnet
Researchers at Netlab have discovered a new botnet that re-uses the Mirai framework to pull vulnerable Android devices into DDoS attacks. …
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Android devices ensnared in DDoS botnet
Netlab, the networking security division of Chinese security firm Qihoo 360, said it discovered this week a new fledgling malware operation …
Hackers used 4 zero-days to infect Windows and Android devices
Google researchers have detailed a sophisticated hacking operation that exploited vulnerabilities in Chrome and Windows to install malware …
Fake Minecraft mods installed on over one million Android devices
If you or your kids are fans of Minecraft then take care before installing apps that modify the immensely popular game. Security …
New WAPDropper malware abuses Android devices for WAP fraud
Security researchers have detected a new strain of Android malware being currently distributed in the wild, primarily targeting users …
Let’s Encrypt warns about a third of Android devices will from next year stumble over sites that use its certs
Expiration of cross-signed root certificates spells trouble for pre-7.1.1 kit… unless they’re using Firefox …
Google aims to improve security of browser engines, third-party Android devices and apps on Google Play
Google has announced two new security initiatives: one is aimed at helping bug hunters improve the security of various browsers’ …
Kernel vulnerabilities in Android devices using Qualcomm chips explored
A detailed analysis of two critical vulnerabilities impacting Android devices powered by Qualcomm chips has been published. Security How to …
Android security warning: One billion devices no longer getting updates
More than one billion Android devices around the world are no longer supported by security updates, leaving them potentially vulnerable to …
Xhelper, a new piece of Android malware that is infecting 2K+ devices each month
A new piece of malware dubbed Xhelper has infected more than 45,000 Android devices in just the last six months and is continuing to …
New ‘unremovable’ xHelper malware has infected 45,000 Android devices
Over the past six months, a new Android malware strain has made a name for itself after popping up on the radar of several antivirus …
QualPwn vulnerabilities in Qualcomm chips let hackers compromise Android devices
The Android Security Bulletin for August 2019 is out today and this month’s Android security patches include a fix for two dangerous …