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Video found freezing Apple devices

25

Nov

2016

That’s right, freezing apples, and we aren’t talking about a frost warning at your local apple orchard. A video has been found to freeze (a.k.a. cause a denial of service attack) on various models of Apple mobile devices according to YouTuber, EverythingApplePro, and reported by Bleeping Computer. Read More

Category Malware Mobile Written by Blog 0 Comments

Backdoor Found in Firmware of Some Android Devices

22

Nov

2016

Nearly three million Android devices are vulnerable to an attack that could allow a hacker to compromise over-the-air (OTA) updates to the devices and allow adversaries to remotely execute commands with root privileges. The problem stems from what researchers call an insecure implementation of an OTA mechanism used for updates associated with software made by […]

Category Mobile security Vulnerabilities Written by Threatpost 0 Comments

Manhattan DA’s office says it has 400 devices it can’t unlock

21

Nov

2016

The District Attorney for New York County released a report Thursday saying it has now seized more than 400 tablets and smartphones it could not investigate due to encryption and other security measures. The updated “Report on Smartphone Encryption and Device Safety” says the Manhattan District Attorney’s office has seized 423 devices since 2014 that […]

Category Mobile security Privacy protection Written by Thehill 0 Comments

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