Vulnerability in CocoaPod Dependency Manager Exposed Millions of Apps
A remote code execution vulnerability identified on the central CocoaPods server could have allowed an attacker to poison any package download, security researcher Max...
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Over 750,000 Users Downloaded New Billing Fraud Apps From Google Play Store
Researchers have uncovered a new set of fraudulent Android apps in the Google Play store that were found to hijack SMS message notifications for...
Google backs new security standard for smartphone VPN apps
The Internet of Secure Things Alliance, an IoT security certification body (a.k.a. ioXt), has launched a new security certification for mobile apps and VPNs....
1-Click Hack Found in Popular Desktop Apps — Check If You’re Using Them
Multiple one-click vulnerabilities have been discovered across a variety of popular software applications, allowing an attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code on target systems....
Samsung’s new Galaxy Quantum 2 uses quantum cryptography to secure apps
Developed together with SK Telecom, the Galaxy Quantum 2 is the second quantum-equipped smartphone released by Samsung. Image: SK Telecom Samsung is launching...
Hackers Tampered With APKPure Store to Distribute Malware Apps
APKPure, one of the largest alternative app stores outside of the Google Play Store, was infected with malware this week, allowing threat actors to...
Google limits which apps can access the list of installed apps on your device
Apps on Android have been able to infer the presence of specific apps, or even collect the full list of installed apps on the...
Fleeceware apps earned over $400 million on Android and iOS – E Hacking News
Researchers at Avast have found an aggregate of 204 fleece ware applications with over a billion downloads and more than $400 million in...
Russia’s Central Bank has warned of hackers targeting banks’ mobile apps – E Hacking News
The Central Bank of Russia has warned of the emergence of a group of hackers investigating vulnerabilities in banks’ mobile applications. The Bank of...
Hundreds of fleeceware apps earn dubious iOS, Android developers over $400 million
Researchers have discovered hundreds of fleeceware mobile apps on Google Play and the Apple App Store that are earning their developers millions of dollars. ...