Unprotected Server Leaks Data of Microsoft Bing Mobile App Users
WizCase experts have identified an unprotected Elasticsearch server that contained terabytes of data pertaining to users of Microsoft’s Bing mobile application. The database was...
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Chrome now lets high-risk APP users scan suspicious files on demand
Google has added a new feature today to APP; its security program meant for high-risk users, such as journalists, political organizations, and activists. Starting...
Threema E2EE chat app to go ‘fully open source’ within months
Image: Threema Secure end-to-end messaging app Threema has announced this week plans to open-source its apps’ codebase in an effort to improve transparency and...
Google removes Android app that was used to spy on Belarusian protesters
One of the images used to promote the malicious NEXTA LIVE app. Google has removed this week an Android app from the Play Store...
Slack Pays Bounty for Critical Vulnerability in Desktop App
A security researcher was awarded a $1,750 bug bounty reward for discovering a remote code execution vulnerability in the Slack desktop applications. An attacker...
‘Add Photo’ Feature on Turkey’s Virus App Sparks Alarm
Turkey’s coronavirus tracking app is facing fire from privacy advocates for adding a feature allowing users to report social distancing rule violations, with the...
Here’s how to Ensure Data Security Using FShred App – E Hacking News
Users are well aware of the fact that while deleting photos, videos, files, or any other form of data on their Android, it doesn’t...
Facebook is testing Instagrams’ new messaging app, Threads with Automated Data Sharing – E Hacking News
Facebook’s team is working on a companion app for Instagram, called “Threads“, which will automatically share your location, battery, a movement to a close...
Data Protection / Management & Strategy / Mobile & Wireless / Mobile Security / NEWS & INDUSTRY / Privacy / Privacy & Compliance / Risk Management
New Trials in England for Troubled Virus Tracing App
A previously misfiring smartphone app to help track transmission of the coronavirus will be trialled again in parts of England following two months of...
Incident Response / Management & Strategy / Mobile & Wireless / Mobile Security / NEWS & INDUSTRY / Vulnerabilities
Twitter Says Android App Vulnerability Exposed Direct Messages
Twitter informed customers on Wednesday that a vulnerability in its Android app could have been exploited by malicious applications to access private data. According...