Tag: phone
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What to do if your email account is stolen and how to stop it happening again
A hacked or compromised account can be a nightmare. But with these tips, it need not be the end of the worldEmail accounts have become more than a longstanding method of communication, morphing into the centre of your digital world as the user login for hundreds of services from shopping to socials. So when you…
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Phone chipmaker Qualcomm fixes three zero-days exploited by hackers
Google’s Threat Analysis Group, which investigates government-backed hacks, was credited with the discovery of the zero-days. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/06/03/phone-chipmaker-qualcomm-fixes-three-zero-days-exploited-by-hackers/
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NSO appeals WhatsApp decision, says it can’t pay $168 million in ‘unlawful’ damages
Spyware maker NSO Group asked a federal judge to reduce the damages it owes to WhatsApp in a case involving 1,400 infected phones, or set up a new trial. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/nso-group-appeals-jury-award-168million-
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Preinstalled Apps on Ulefone, Krüger&Matz Phones Let Any App Reset Device, Steal PIN
Three security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in preloaded Android applications on smartphones from Ulefone and Krüger&Matz that could enable any app installed on the device to perform a factory reset and encrypt an application.A brief description of the three flaws is as follows -CVE-2024-13915 (CVSS score: 6.9) – A pre-installed “com.pri.factorytest” application on Ulefone and…
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White House investigating how Trump’s chief of staff’s phone was hacked
Hackers reportedly accessed Wiles’ phone contacts, which were used to impersonate her. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/05/30/white-house-investigating-how-trumps-chief-of-staffs-phone-was-hacked/
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Threat Actor Claims TikTok Breach, Puts 428 Million Records Up for Sale
Alleged TikTok Breach: Threat actor “Often9” claims to sell 428M user records, including emails, phones, and account details on dark web forum. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/threat-actor-tiktok-breach-428-million-records-sale/
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In The News – Locking Up Phones, Logging Into AI: Classrooms Navigate New Tech Amid Public Debate
This article was originally published in Unite.AI on 05/14/25. School policies around phone use are changing”, and fast. In Ontario, Canada students are already being asked to keep their phones out of sight during class. Several European countries have taken steps in that direction, and now discussion is building in the U.S. as well. Lawmakers are pushing…
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Your Mobile Apps May Not Be as Secure as You Think”¦ FireTail Blog
Tags: access, ai, android, api, authentication, banking, best-practice, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, encryption, finance, leak, mobile, password, phone, risk, threat, vulnerabilityMay 28, 2025 – Lina Romero – Your Mobile Apps May Not Be as Secure as You Think”¦ Excerpt: Cybersecurity risks are too close for comfort. Recent data from the Global Mobile Threat Report reveals that our mobile phone applications are most likely exposing our data due to insecure practices such as API key hardcoding.…
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Facebook Faces One of the Largest Alleged Data Breaches: 1.2 Billion Accounts at Risk
A hacker known as ByteBreaker has surfaced on underground forums, claiming to have stolen data from 1.2 billion Facebook accounts. While Facebook has not confirmed the breach, the hacker is reportedly selling access to a trove of user information, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, profile details, and more. If verified, this could rank as…
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BSidesLV24 PasswordsCon Combating Phone Spoofing With STIR/SHAKEN
Author/Presenter: Per Thorsheim Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/bsideslv24-passwordscon-combating-phone-spoofing-with-stir-shaken/
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FCC looking to expand anti-robocalling initiative
Tags: phoneChair Brendan Carr said the agency is exploring how to expand STIR/SHAKEN protocols to older legacy phone networks. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/fcc-carr-stir-shaken-voip-legacy-networks-telecommunications-cybersecurity/
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Cyberattack Hits Cellcom: Voice, Text Services Down; FBI Notified
Cellcom, a regional wireless provider based in Wisconsin, is continuing efforts to restore full service following a cybersecurity incident that has disrupted customers’ ability to make phone calls and send text messages. The company, which reported a Cellcom cyberattack last week, left many of its customers frustrated and without service. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump…
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Wyden: ATT, T-Mobile, and Verizon weren’t notifying senators of surveillance requests
Sen. Ron Wyden said in a letter that one U.S. phone carrier turned over Senate data to law enforcement without notifying the target. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/05/21/wyden-att-t-mobile-and-verizon-werent-notifying-senators-of-surveillance-requests/
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What to do if you can’t get into your Facebook or Instagram account
How to prove your identity after your account gets hacked and how to improve security for the future<ul><li><a href=”https://viewer.gutools.co.uk/technology/2025/apr/23/what-to-do-phone-lost-stolen-change-passwords”>Phone lost or stolen? Practical steps to restore peace of mind</li><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/may/07/what-to-do-if-your-uk-passport-is-lost-or-stolen-steps-you-need-to-take”>UK passport lost or stolen? Here are the steps you need to take</li></ul>Your Facebook or Instagram account can be your link to friends, a profile for…
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4G Calling (VoLTE) flaw allowed to locate any O2 customer with a phone call
A flaw in O2 4G Calling (VoLTE) leaked user location data via network responses due to improper IMS standard implementation. A flaw in 4G Calling (VoLTE) service of the UK telecom O2 exposed user location data through network responses due to flaws in the IMS standard implementation. 4G Calling, also known as VoLTE (Voice over…
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O2 VoLTE Flaw Allows Tracking of Customers’ Locations Through Phone Calls
Significant privacy vulnerability in O2 UK’s Voice over LTE (VoLTE) implementation was recently discovered, allowing any caller to access precise location data of call recipients. The security flaw, which exposed sensitive information through IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) signaling messages, has now been resolved according to O2, who contacted the researcher on May 19, 2025, to…
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Why Cloud Phone Systems are The Future of Business Communication
Over the years, many different technologies have transitioned to Cloud-based solutions, including ERP systems and email management platforms…. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/why-cloud-phone-systems-business-communication-future/
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Fortinet fixed actively exploited FortiVoice zero-day
Fortinet fixed a critical remote code execution zero-day vulnerability actively exploited in attacks targeting FortiVoice enterprise phone systems. Fortinet released security updates to address a critical remote code execution zero-day, tracked as CVE-2025-32756, that was exploited in attacks targeting FortiVoice enterprise phone systems. The vulnerability is a stack-based overflow issue that impacts in FortiVoice, FortiMail, FortiNDR,…
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Fortinet Patches CVE-2025-32756 Zero-Day RCE Flaw Exploited in FortiVoice Systems
Fortinet has patched a critical security flaw that it said has been exploited as a zero-day in attacks targeting FortiVoice enterprise phone systems.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-32756, carries a CVSS score of 9.6 out of 10.0.”A stack-based overflow vulnerability [CWE-121] in FortiVoice, FortiMail, FortiNDR, FortiRecorder, and FortiCamera may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to First…
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Zero-day exploited to compromise Fortinet FortiVoice systems (CVE-2025-32756)
Fortinet has patched a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-32756) that has been exploited in the wild to compromise FortiVoice phone / conferencing systems, the company’s … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/13/zero-day-exploited-to-compromise-fortinet-fortivoice-systems-cve-2025-32756/
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How Can Fintech Companies Balance Innovation with Customer Protection?
Picture a world where your phone isn’t just a device, but a gateway to a financial revolution. The fintech industry is rewriting the rules of…Read More First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/05/how-can-fintech-companies-balance-innovation-with-customer-protection/
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Fortinet fixes critical zero-day exploited in FortiVoice attacks
Fortinet released security updates to patch a critical remote code execution vulnerability exploited as a zero-day in attacks targeting FortiVoice enterprise phone systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-fixes-critical-zero-day-exploited-in-fortivoice-attacks/
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Mitel SIP Phone Flaws Allow Attackers to Inject Malicious Commands
A pair of vulnerabilities in Mitel’s 6800 Series, 6900 Series, and 6900w Series SIP Phones-including the 6970 Conference Unit-could enable attackers to execute arbitrary commands or upload malicious files to compromised devices, posing significant risks to enterprise communication systems. The flaws, disclosed in Mitel’s Product Security Advisory MISA-2025-0004, include a critical-severity command injection bug (CVE-2025-47188)…
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The Subscription Society
In the quaint town of Everyville, USA, Sarah starts her day with a familiar routine. She wakes up in her rented apartment, checks her phone (leased through her mobile plan), and streams her favourite morning playlist on Spotify. As she sips her coffee, brewed from beans delivered monthly by a subscription service, Sarah reflects on……