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The Security of Your Android Device May Depend on Where You Live

27

May

2020

Over the last few years, security researchers have been able to crack various Android phones during Pwn2Own hacking competitions. Now one firm has collected its research and finds a potentially significant global problem: Android security may be dependent on the country of use. One problem is the open and global nature of the Android operating […]

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‘Mandrake’ Android Spyware Remained Undetected for 4 Years

18

May

2020

Dubbed Mandrake, the platform targets only specific devices, as its operators are keen on remaining undetected for as long as possible. Thus, the malware avoids infecting devices in countries that might bring no benefit for the attackers. Over the past four years, the platform has received numerous updates, with new features being constantly added, and […]

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Google Android RCE Bug Allows Attacker Full Device Access

05

May

2020

Google has patched a vulnerability in its Android OS that could allow attackers to completely take over someone’s device to install programs, steal or change data, or create new accounts with full privileges. The flaw (CVE-2020-0103) was one of 39 vulnerabilities affecting Android OS builds that use older security profiles and are spread throughout various […]

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