Android Security Bulletin for October 2022
Google has released its Android Security Bulletin for October 2022 with details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices.
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Toll fraud Android malware is major threat to steal your money
Researchers from Microsoft warn that toll fraud Android malware has been one of the most prevalent malware downloaded from the Google Play Store since 2017 and is a major threat to steal your money.
FBI: Beware of cybercriminal SIM swap schemes
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a cybersecurity alert for Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) swap schemes used by cybercriminals to steal millions from US victims.
Windows Mobile Device Management 0-day vulnerability could lead to local privilege escalation
A security researcher has discovered a zero-day vulnerability CVE-2021-24084 in Windows Mobile Device Management that could allow information disclosure and local privilege escalation (LPE).
Apple iOS 12.5.4 security update fixes two vulnerabilities exploited in the wild
Apple has released a security update for iOS 12.5.4 to fix two vulnerabilities (CVE-2021-30761 and CVE-2021-30762) exploited in the wild.
FluBot: Beware of this Android password-stealing malware
Security experts from UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warned of a new malware strain FlyBot, an Andoid password-stealing malware.
APKPure Android store app infected with malware
APKPure Android app store and mobile app has been infected with malicious software that downloads trojans to Android devices.
Android app SHAREit vulnerabilities could leak sensitive data and lead to remote code execution
Cybersecurity experts have discovered a popular Android app riddled with vulnerabilities has been download one billion times. An attacker can exploit the permissions on SHAREit mobile app to leak sensitive data and remotely execute malicious code.
WAPDropper mobile malware threat
Cyber security experts are warning users to beware of a WAPDropper, a new mobile malware threat that could sign you up for premium-rate phone services and could shock you the next time you get your bill.
Hidden mobile app malware threats
Security experts are warning of a rapidly growing threat where cybercriminals are targeting mobile phones to manipulate and quickly profit from them. To make matters worse, their malicious activities are becoming harder to uncover.