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  1. CVE-2024-49057: Spoofing Vulnerability in Microsoft Defender for Android

    In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities can spring up like weeds, demanding immediate attention from users and IT professionals alike. One such vulnerability recently caught the attention of the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC): CVE-2024-49057, which pertains to...
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  2. NEWS APP-ALLING! Millions of Android users told to delete four apps now – or risk your bank being emptied

    WATCH out if you've recently downloaded a Bluetooth tool, as it may be one of four apps. The gruesome foursome were allegedly found stashing a piece of malware known as HiddenAds. 😲 https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/20345976/android-bluetooth-app-malware-google-play-store/ Sent from my A063...
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  3. Battery-draining Android apps with 20 million downloads pulled from the Google Play Store

    Sixteen Android apps downloaded by a combined total of over 20 million users have been removed from the Google Play store after it was discovered they contained malware which uses up data and drains batteries. https://www.zdnet.com/ Sent from my A063 using Windows Forums mobile app
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  4. NEWS The 'Joker' Virus: Everything You Need To Know – Updated December 2021

    The ‘Joker’ virus has been around since 2017, it has been a recurring thread to Android OS to this day. You’ve probably heard of this virus on more than one occasion. Considering that it surfaced two times in the last couple of months, we’ve decided to give you more detailed information about...
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  5. VIDEO Over 300,000 Android users have downloaded these banking trojan malware apps, say security researche

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  6. VIDEO Creepy new spyware infecting Android phones | Tech It Out

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  7. TA14-317A: Apple iOS "Masque Attack" Technique

    Original release date: November 13, 2014 Systems Affected iOS devices running iOS 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 8.1.1 beta. Overview A technique labeled “Masque Attack” allows an attacker to substitute malware for a legitimate iOS app under a limited set of circumstances. Description...
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  8. Microsoft Security Advisory (2524375): Fraudulent Digital Certificates Could Allow Spoofing - Versio

    Revision Note: V5.0 (July 6, 2011): Announced the release of an update for Zune HD devices and moved Zune devices to the Non-Affected Devices table. Summary: Microsoft is aware of nine fraudulent digital certificates issued by Comodo, a certification authority present in the Trusted...
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  9. Windows 7 How phone hacking worked and how to make sure you're not a victim

    How phone hacking worked and how to make sure you’re not a victim | Naked Security
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