Vulnerabilities in Realtek Wi-Fi Module Expose Many Devices to Remote Attacks
Major vulnerabilities in the Realtek RTL8195A Wi-Fi module expose embedded devices used in a myriad of industries to remote attacks, researchers with automated device...
Mobile & Wireless
Google Patches Over a Dozen High-Severity Privilege Escalation Flaws in Android
Google this week published its Android security bulletin for February 2021, which includes information on more than 40 vulnerabilities, most of which could lead...
Many European CISOs Shift Focus to Mobile Security: Survey
A majority of chief information security officers (CISOs) in Europe said their cybersecurity strategy now focuses on mobile devices as a result of employees...
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Apple to Crack Down on Tracking iPhone Users in Early Spring
Apple says it will roll out a new privacy control in the spring to prevent iPhone apps from secretly shadowing people. The delay in...
Google Releases January 2021 Security Updates for Android
Google this week announced the January 2021 security updates for Android devices, which address 42 vulnerabilities, including four rated critical severity. Addressed as part...
Data Protection / Management & Strategy / Mobile & Wireless / Mobile Security / NEWS & INDUSTRY / Tracking & Law Enforcement
ACLU Sues FBI to Learn How It Obtains Data From Encrypted Devices
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announced on Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit against the FBI in an effort to find out...
DHS Details Risks of Using Chinese Data Services, Equipment
In an advisory this week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned American organizations of the risks posed by using data services and equipment...
Compliance / Management & Strategy / Mobile & Wireless / Mobile Security / NEWS & INDUSTRY / Privacy / Privacy & Compliance / Tracking & Law Enforcement
Tech Giants Show Support for WhatsApp in Lawsuit Against Spyware Firm
Microsoft, Cisco, GitHub, Google, LinkedIn, VMware and the Internet Association have filed an amicus brief in support of WhatsApp in the legal case against...
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Journalists’ Phones Hacked via iMessage Zero-Day Exploit
A recently observed Pegasus spyware infection campaign targeting tens of Al Jazeera journalists leveraged an iMessage zero-click, zero-day exploit for infection. The Israel-based NSO...
Google Extends Support Period for Android Devices
Google this week announced an extended support period for Android 11 and later devices launching with Qualcomm System-on-Chip (SoC) models. Currently, devices receive support...