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Critical vulnerabilities in Android 11, 12 and 13
March 11, 2023
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Google shares on its Android Security Bulletin that there are two critical vulnerabilities in Android 11, 12, 12L and 13. If you have an Android device with current support, you should trigger the system update manually to check whether the March security update is already available for your device. In its Android Security Bulletin March 2023, Google informed about the critical vulnerabilities CVE-2023-20951 and CVE-2023-20954. Both serious vulnerabilities can lead to remote code execution without requiring additional execution permissions. No user interaction is required for use. If you have a device with current support, you should therefore check the system update to see if it…

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Android malware infects WiFi routers and cell phones 
4. February 2023
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A new DNS-changing Android malware allows cybercriminals to infect Android smartphones with malware via compromised Wi-Fi routers in cafes, airport hotels and other public places. Many users in South Korea are currently being infected, but the malware is spreading more and more in Germany and Austria via smishing. Kaspersky experts report. Roaming Mantis recently introduced DNS (Domain Name System) changer functionality in Wroba.o malware, also known as Agent.eq, Moqhao and XLoader - the malware is a core part of the campaign. DNS-Changer is a malicious program that steals the device connected to a compromised WiFi router…

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BaFin and BSI warn of Android banking Trojan Godfather
10 January 2023
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The Android banking Trojan Godfather has become a major threat. Now, after the BSI, the BaFin - Federal Financial Supervisory Authority - felt compelled to issue a warning. The app now attacks victims using over 400 international targets, including banking apps, cryptocurrency wallets, and crypto exchanges. According to the test laboratory AV-TEST, some protection apps now recognize the danger and fend off Godfather. The Godfather banking Trojan is up to mischief on Android and is very difficult to detect. Godfather's destinations include financial service providers in Canada, France, Germany, UK, Italy...

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Malware in business apps spies on Facebook accounts
14 October 2022
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According to Facebook, or rather its parent company Meta, it has found over 400 malware-infected Android and iOS apps in the Google and Apple stores. The apps should tap and forward Facebook access data. Interesting: Meta also found many malicious business or ad management apps. This year, Meta security researchers found more than 400 malicious Android and iOS apps designed to steal Facebook credentials and compromise people's accounts. These apps were listed in the Google Play Store and Apple's App Store and classified as games, VPN services, business apps...

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Enterprise Android apps under test
August 27, 2022
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Europe's largest testing laboratory for antivirus products has examined Android security apps for companies and for individual mobile devices. Its use is recommended, as manufacturers such as ESET or Bitdefender keep finding infected apps in the Google Play Store - despite Google Play Protect. All apps and services were examined in July and August 2022 in realistic tests in the areas of protection, speed (performance), usability (usability) and other functions (features). Some of the apps for companies can be managed within a manufacturer's protection solution or via mobile device management. The laboratory…

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Test: protection for mobile Android devices
July 15, 2022
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The AV-TEST Institute tested 21 security solutions for Android in May and June 2022. The lab examined both enterprise endpoint apps and consumer apps. In addition, the laboratory examined the performance of the standard protection Google Play Protect. All Android apps and services were examined in realistic tests in the areas of protection, speed (performance), usability (usability) and other functions (features). The lab divided the tests into enterprise and consumer products. The laboratory awards up to 6 points for each of the three test areas. The best products can…

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Security: Android apps want up to 75 access permissions
15 May 2022
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Security: Android apps want up to 75 access permissions

In smaller companies in particular, there is often no monitoring of the permitted apps on a company smartphone. Nevertheless, companies and employees should keep an eye on which access permissions the apps want to have. heyData took a close look at the access permissions for 100 apps. On the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the decision on the European General Data Protection Regulation (EU-GDPR), the Compliance-as-a-Service/SaaS company heyData has published a study that provides information about the tracking of user data for the 100 most popular apps in the German Google Play Store. After analyzing the access permissions requested by Android apps on smartphones, a ranking of the most data-hungry apps was created...

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Test: protection products for Android mobile solutions 
3 May 2022
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The AV-TEST laboratory has again examined and evaluated protection apps for Android devices. In addition to three solutions for the endpoint area, 16 other license products were also examined, which can often also be found on company devices in a BYOD strategy. The AV-TEST Institute tested 19 security solutions for Android in March and April 2022. All apps and services were examined in realistic tests in the areas of protection, speed (performance), usability (usability) and other functions (features). Protection solutions for corporate devices running Android The following 3 solutions for endpoint devices running Android were tested for corporate users: Dr.Web…

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Enterprise encryption solution with mobile client
March 31, 2022
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Conpal LAN Crypt mobile Client 3.0 for iOS and Android offers secure external file sharing in its enterprise encryption solution. 2Go functionality facilitates mobile working with password-protected file exchange outside the organization. With version 3.0, Conpal is adding a significant functional extension to its enterprise encryption solution Conpal LAN Crypt for iOS and Android: With the "2Go" functionality, it is now possible for users to exchange files securely and password-protected with external contacts. Recipients can install the Conpal LAN Crypt app from the App or Play Store, with which they can decrypt the file, process it further and send it again....

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iOS and Android: CryptoRom scammers are ruining unsuspecting users
March 27, 2022
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A million-dollar game: CryptoRom fraudsters ruin unsuspecting users with sophisticated social engineering. The misuse of iOS TestFlight and WebClips in combination with social engineering and fake websites drives many of the victims to ruin. Sophos has a new report “CryptoRom Swindlers Continue to Target Vulnerable iPhone/Android Users” about the internationally widespread cryptocurrency scam CryptoRom. This scam targets iPhone and Android users using popular dating apps like Bumble and Tinder. As the report shows, victims' accounts were frozen as soon as they attempted to withdraw their investments from the fake platform. In addition, some of them…

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