Mantax Otax is a newly-discovered type of Android malware. It combines ransomware and spyware, encrypts a phone’s data, steals sensitive information and then sends spam messages to its victims. The malware was reported by BleepingComputer, a news site specialising in security issues. The perpetrators appear to be based in Indonesia. They distribute the malware via […]
Modern smartphones are equipped with extremely high-performance cameras. It seems unbelievable but a picture of your hands could have serious security implications if your fingerprints can be seen. Fingerprints are an important biometric identifier. They can be used to unlock computers or smartphones – even though modern sensors check multiple features and are actually designed […]
Google’s latest mobile operating system is here and is currently rolling out to Pixel phones. Compared to previous updates, Android 17 offers few new features and seems to focus on minor improvements, primarily aimed at app multitasking and a better user experience. However, Google has also been working on Android’s security. These optimisations have received […]
Google has officially confirmed that there is a serious security flaw in all Android devices running Android 16. This flaw allows the Gemini AI to send SMS and WhatsApp messages without authorisation, even before the smartphone has been unlocked. This is because Gemini is integrated into the lock screen and therefore has easy access to […]
Security experts are currently warning of a dangerous Android Trojan designed to steal banking and crypto data. It’s known as ToxicPanda 2.0 and is based on the Trojan of the same name, about which there were previous warnings. ToxicPanda 2.0 has evolved. Not only is it capable of spying on sensitive data on the target […]
Mantax Otax is a newly-discovered type of Android malware. It combines ransomware and spyware, encrypts a phone’s data, steals sensitive information and then sends spam messages to its victims. The malware was reported by BleepingComputer, a news site specialising in security issues. The perpetrators appear to be based in Indonesia. They distribute the malware via […]
Security experts are currently warning of a dangerous Android Trojan designed to steal banking and crypto data. It’s known as ToxicPanda 2.0 and is based on the Trojan of the same name, about which there were previous warnings. ToxicPanda 2.0 has evolved. Not only is it capable of spying on sensitive data on the target […]
Security experts are currently warning of a dangerous Android Trojan designed to steal banking and crypto data. It’s known as ToxicPanda 2.0 and is based on the Trojan of the same name, about which there were previous warnings. ToxicPanda 2.0 has evolved. Not only is it capable of spying on sensitive data on the target […]