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Sarahah is a new app that is gaining popularity among the masses lately with over 18 million downloads collectively on Apple and Google online stores. The app sends anonymized, blunt messages to its users and it has become the third most downloaded free software on iOS devices. The app claims to serve as a way […]
IT security researchers at Israel based the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has discovered that smartphone users looking to replace or repair their device can become the target of a sophisticated hack attack allowing hackers to steal personal and financial data. The researchers conducted their tests on LG G Pad 7.0 and Huawei Nexus 6P smartphones […]
Short Bytes: At WWDC 2017, Apple unveiled its iOS 11 operating system for iPhones and iPad. Currently in beta, this release has many useful features to make your device more productive. The major iOS 11 features are better multitasking, AR support, screen recording, new Control Center, etc. Best New features of iOS 11 1. More […]
Short Bytes: If you have a Google Chromecast device, you can set it up using a plethora of devices running Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, and MacOS. All you need is the Google Home app or Chrome browser to configure Chromecast to work on your home WiFi network. After you’re done with the unboxing, you can […]
There is a preconceived idea that malvertising mostly affects the Windows platform. Certainly, when it comes to malicious adverts, Internet Explorer is a prime target for malware infections. However, malvertising can produce different outcomes adapted to the device the user is running. Case in point, we discovered this scareware campaign that pushes a ‘free’ VPN […]
Pegasus is a smartphone spyware developed by the Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group; it is believed to be one of the most dangerous spyware that has been developed so far. It was found attacking iPhone devices in August 2016. Pegasus uses three iOS system’s zero-day vulnerabilities, which at that time were not identified. Now, Google and […]
Owners of Android and iOS devices should pay special attention to security updates released by Google and Apple on Monday, as they contain fixes for a series of critical bugs affecting their phone’s WiFi component. The issues, discovered by Google Project Zero security researcher Gal Beniamini, affect the Broadcom WiFi SoC (Software on Chip), included […]
Apple fixes flaw attackers used to trick uninformed users into paying a fine. Ransomware scammers have been exploiting a flaw in Apple’s Mobile Safari browser in a campaign to extort fees from uninformed users. The scammers particularly target those who viewed porn or other controversial content. Apple patched the vulnerability on Monday with the release […]
Having a high-profile and so very sought-after device like Nintendo Switch is a risky deal as cyber-criminals are always on the hunt of salient vulnerabilities in these devices to fulfill their malicious goals. No matter how strong the defenses of these high-end devices may be, hackers would find a way to bypass them. Same has […]
For most people, the only operating systems they know of are Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. They have thus restricted their world to these four operating system with the same belief our ancestors thought the world was flat. However, many other operating systems will work even better than the above mentioned OSs especially for those of […]
For many years, MAC Address Randomization was slated as the next big thing for protecting user privacy on the modern Internet. The standard, which works by deploying a new MAC address to a device in order to break down user tracking attempts, is still under development at the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) […]
Cybercriminals prefer crypto-ransomware as it not only successfully targets Windows desktop but also those devices that run on MacOS or Linux. Now, according to ESET researchers, there is a new ransomware malware called “Patcher” targeting Mac users. The new ransomware is written in Swift and is called Patcher; it is being distributed through BitTorrent distribution […]
Xagent for Macs steals passwords, grabs screenshots, and exfiltrates iPhone backups. APT28, the Russian hacking group tied to last year’s interference in the 2016 presidential election, has long been known for its advanced arsenal of tools for penetrating Windows, iOS, Android, and Linux devices. Now, researchers have uncovered an equally sophisticated malware package the group […]
The IT security researchers at Verify.ly, a service responsible for scanning the binary coding of iOS apps to identify any prevailing security flaws, 76 popular iOS apps are not safe to be used. Verify.ly suggests that these are extremely common apps, with a combined total of 18 million downloads. The problem is that these apps possess […]
Short Bytes: Privacy journalist and mobile app developer Mike Tigas has decided to make Tor-based Onion Browser for iOS freely available. Citing the recent incidents, he said that it’s more important than ever to support the free flow of information. Interestingly, until now, he was making more than $2,000 per month with the app. To support the project, […]
A solitary instant message could be abused to impair the Messages application on any iPhone because of an as of late found bug. The bug defect makes the Apple Message application inoperable, making it difficult to pursue instant messages or iMessages. The defect is not kidding, the application will keep on crashing inspite of when […]
Genius researcher Ups the Game for Social Engineers by Getting Android-compatible Google Daydream VR Controller to run on the Incompatible iOS Platform. Conducting data breach is old school skill now- hacking a gadget and making it run on an incompatible platform is the real deal. Infecting a system and carrying out hack attacks is no […]
The vibrators that have the ability to connect to the internet have come under the hammer for gathering private data of customers. The manufacturer of these Smart Toys aims to settle a class-action privacy lawsuit, which was recently filed by a complainer in an Illinois federal court, by agreeing to the terms of the plaintiff’s […]
Short Bytes: The Tor Project has released Tor Phone–a privacy-focused and secure version of Android mobile OS. It’s based on Copperhead OS, a hardened Android distribution. Tor Phone also uses OrWall to force all the connections over Tor network. While Apple keeps capturing record share of smartphone market profit, Android secures its place as the most popular […]
Short Bytes: A corrupt MP4 video can slow down and freeze your iPhone. The video – can be sent as a link in a message – affects iOS running devices starting from the latest iPhone with iOS 10 down to iOS 5 and possibly lower versions. Last week, we told you about bypassing any iPhone’s […]
A new critical security flaw discovered in iOS 8 and newer (including 10.2 beta 3) allows anyone to bypass iPhone’s passcode and gain access to personal information by just using Apple’s personal assistant Siri. It doesn’t matter if you configured Touch ID or not but still this flaw will help the attackers bypass your passcode […]