Tag: android
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Top Google Security Staff Warn Search Data Could Be Hacked if EU Rules Change
Europe’s pro-competition proposals could see Google Search and Android systems opened up. The company claims there are serious privacy flaws. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/top-google-security-staff-warn-search-data-could-be-hacked-thanks-to-eu-plans/
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Rokarolla Uses Fake Google Play Protect App to Target Banking and Cryptocurrency Users
Rokarolla, a sophisticated Android banking trojan distributed via malicious websites that masquerade as trusted applications such as TikTok, Google Chrome and even Google Play Protect. Unlike simple credential stealers, Rokarolla is a multi-functional fraud platform that targets at least 217 banking and cryptocurrency apps and combines Accessibility Service abuse, phishing overlays, SMS interception, keylogging, screenshot…
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WhatsApp Adds Security Warning Before Users Start Chat With Unknown Numbers
WhatsApp has introduced a new proactive security feature that warns users before they start conversations with unknown phone numbers. This update, currently being rolled out to both Android and iOS users, adds a trust verification layer at the very beginning of interactions, before a chat window is even opened. This marks a significant shift in…
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WhatsApp will warn users before they message a potential scammer
WhatsApp is rolling out a warning screen on Android and iOS that appears before users open chats with unfamiliar phone numbers. Meta hopes that this new feature will help … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/25/whatsapp-chats-warning-screen-android-ios/
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Android Malware Campaign Uses Fake Document Reader App with 100K Google Play Downloads
Android Malware Campaign Uses Fake Document Reader App with 100K Google Play Downloads tracks a fresh Anatsa campaign that abused trust in a seemingly useful document-reader app to reach a large install base before its payload was activated. The malicious app was published as a document reader and file utility, a category that normally attracts…
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Sicherheitslücke: Millionen von Samsung-Smartphones durch Kernel-Bug gefährdet
Forscher haben einen gefährlichen Bug im Android-Kernel von Samsung entdeckt, der unzählige Smartphones zwischen Galaxy S9 und S25 betrifft. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/sicherheitsluecke-acht-jahre-alter-kernel-bug-gefaehrdet-samsung-smartphones-2606-210117.html
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Sicherheitslücke: Acht Jahre alter Kernel-Bug gefährdet Samsung-Smartphones
Forscher haben einen gefährlichen Bug im Android-Kernel von Samsung entdeckt, der unzählige Smartphones zwischen Galaxy S9 und S25 betrifft. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/sicherheitsluecke-acht-jahre-alter-kernel-bug-gefaehrdet-samsung-smartphones-2606-210117.html
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Google Sets Sept. 30 Deadline for Android Developer Verification in Four Countries
Google has set September 30, 2026, as the day it begins enforcing Android developer verification in the first four countries, and the major device-maker app stores are in from the start.On that date, certified Android phones in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand will block normal installs of apps whose developers have not registered an identity…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Browser Bugs, EDR Killers, TV Botnet, OpenBSD Flaw, Android Trojan, and More
It’s Monday again.This week’s threat list looks painfully familiar: abused integrations, fake tools, poisoned websites, ransomware crews trying to shut down security tools, and mobile malware asking for way too much control.The annoying part is how little of this feels new. Weak credentials, sketchy downloads, browser extensions with too much access, and WordPress sites are…
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Product showcase: Avira Security for iOS blends security, privacy, and device optimization
Avira Mobile Security for iOS combines security, privacy, and device optimization tools in a single application. The app is also available for Android, macOS, and Windows … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/22/product-showcase-avira-mobile-security-ios/
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 102
Tags: ai, android, attack, china, cyber, defense, intelligence, international, malware, supply-chain, threatSecurity Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter OptinMonster supply chain attack hits 1.2 million sites Public and Private Medical Community Targeted by China-Nexus Threat Actor Pursuing Artificial Intelligence, Cyber, Medical, and National Defense Research Rokarolla : Android Banker with Complete Device…
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 102
Tags: ai, android, attack, china, cyber, defense, intelligence, international, malware, supply-chain, threatSecurity Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter OptinMonster supply chain attack hits 1.2 million sites Public and Private Medical Community Targeted by China-Nexus Threat Actor Pursuing Artificial Intelligence, Cyber, Medical, and National Defense Research Rokarolla : Android Banker with Complete Device…
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Android-Trojaner Rokarolla stiehlt Passwörter und Krypto-Guthaben
Der neue Android-Trojaner Rokarolla nimmt 217 Finanz-Apps ins Visier. Er stiehlt PINs, SMS-Codes und leitet Krypto-Zahlungen unbemerkt um. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/android-trojaner-rokarolla
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Android 17 Is Live on Pixel, but Samsung and Other Android Users Still Have to Wait
Tags: androidAndroid 17 is rolling out to supported Pixel devices first, while non-Pixel users and IT teams face separate OEM timelines, beta programs, and app-testing considerations. The post Android 17 Is Live on Pixel, but Samsung and Other Android Users Still Have to Wait appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-android-17-pixel-rollout/
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Google sets timeline for Android developer verification enforcement
Android’s developer verification protections will take effect on September 30, 2026, starting with users in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. Developers distributing … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/19/android-developer-verification-rollout-markets/
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Google Adds New Android Controls for WhatsApp Backups, Password Transfers
Google’s June 2026 Android system updates add WhatsApp backup controls, Play Protect checks, passkey portability, and Play Store AI search. The post Google Adds New Android Controls for WhatsApp Backups, Password Transfers appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-android-june-2026-system-updates/
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Rokarolla Android trojan targets banking and crypto users, enables device takeover
A newly discovered Android banking trojan, dubbed Rokarolla, targets 217 banking and cryptocurrency applications and can execute 137 commands on infected devices, according to … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/17/rokarolla-android-banking-trojan-device-takeover/
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New Rokarolla Android Trojan Targets 217 Banking and Crypto Apps
Rokarolla Android malware targets 217 banking and crypto apps, steals credentials, blocks bank calls, intercepts SMS, and disables Play Protect. Zimperium’s zLabs researchers have published a detailed analysis of Rokarolla, a new Android banking trojan named after its command-and-control infrastructure. It spreads through malicious websites masquerading as TikTok and Chrome, one confirmed distribution point being…
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What’s new in Android 17? Anti-theft tools, scam detection, and parental controls
The Android 17 rollout has started for supported Pixel devices, delivering new security and privacy capabilities before expanding to other devices later this year. Security … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/06/17/android-17-security-and-privacy-features/
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Google Juni-Update schließt CVE-2025-48595 im Android Framework – Aktiv ausgenutzte Android-Lücke gefährdet alle aktuellen Versionen
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/android-cve-2025-48595-zero-day-rechteausweitung-juni-update-a-963aae9d95187c7646a53e48f7ca3a69/
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Google Juni-Update schließt CVE-2025-48595 im Android Framework – Aktiv ausgenutzte Android-Lücke gefährdet alle aktuellen Versionen
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/android-cve-2025-48595-zero-day-rechteausweitung-juni-update-a-963aae9d95187c7646a53e48f7ca3a69/
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Rokarolla Android Banking Trojan Enables Device Takeover
Malware Targets Banks, Crypto Platforms and Social Media. Newly surfaced Android-based banking Trojan gives threat actors near-total control over infected devices, letting them steal user credentials for direct access to financial accounts, says researchers. Rokarolla tricks users into side-loading malicious versions of popular, high traffic apps. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/rokarolla-android-banking-trojan-enables-device-takeover-a-31996
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New Rokarolla Android malware targets 217 banking, crypto apps
A new Android banking trojan named Rokarolla is targeting 217 banking and cryptocurrency applications using an extensive set of 137 commands. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-rokarolla-android-malware-targets-217-banking-crypto-apps/
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Best Prime Day Tech Deals: Apple, Bose, Garmin, and More
Shop early Amazon Prime Day tech deals on earbuds, mice, routers, doorbells, headphones, smartwatches, Android phones, and fitness watches. The post Best Prime Day Tech Deals: Apple, Bose, Garmin, and More appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-best-early-amazon-prime-day-tech-deals-2026/
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Rokarolla Android Trojan Levels Up to Full Device Control, Persistence
The emerging malware, spread via fake TikTok and Chrome downloads, demonstrates an evolution by combining banking fraud with extensive device surveillance and remote control. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/rokarolla-android-trojan
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New Rokarolla Android Malware Steals PINs, SMS Codes, and Crypto Wallet Funds
Security researchers at Zimperium’s zLabs have documented a new Android banking trojan, Rokarolla, that targets 217 banking and cryptocurrency apps and packs 137 remote commands.Together, they give an operator near-total control of an infected phone: it lifts lock-screen PINs, reads and sends SMS, rewrites the clipboard to redirect crypto payments, and switches off Google Play…
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New Rokarolla Android Malware Steals PINs, SMS Codes, and Crypto Wallet Funds
Security researchers at Zimperium’s zLabs have documented a new Android banking trojan, Rokarolla, that targets 217 banking and cryptocurrency apps and packs 137 remote commands.Together, they give an operator near-total control of an infected phone: it lifts lock-screen PINs, reads and sends SMS, rewrites the clipboard to redirect crypto payments, and switches off Google Play…
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New Rokarolla Android Trojan Found Targeting 217 Crypto and Banking Apps
Zimperium researchers discover a new mobile Trojan that hijacks clipboards, blocks bank calls, and takes complete control of Android devices. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/rokarolla-android-trojan-crypto-and-banking-apps/
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Rokarolla Trojan Combines Banking Fraud With Device Surveillance
Rokarolla Android trojan steals banking logins and spies on victims while blocking fraud alerts First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/rokarolla-android-banking-trojan/