The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with an explosion in the number of connected devices, have led to a swelling in IoT infections observed on wireless networks. Source link
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The Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo U2 robot vacuum and mop has dropped to $180 at Best Buy - Android Central
The Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo U2 robot vacuum and mop has dropped to $180 at Best Buy Android Central Source link
GravityRAT Comes Back to Earth with Android, macOS Spyware
The espionage tool masquerades as legitimate applications and robs victims blind of their data. Source link
TikTok Launches Bug Bounty Program Amid Security Snafus
The move is a distinct change in direction for the app, which has been criticized and even banned for its security practices. Source link
How to View Augmented Reality Experiences Hiding on Your Amazon Boxes
Screenshot: Amazon Amazon is changing its packaging to use less material, but it’s also adding quirky QR codes to its new boxes that let you scan and play with 3D models on your phone using […]
Creepy covert camera “feature” found in popular smartwatch for kids – Naked Security
If you nearly didn’t read this article because you thought the headline sounded unsurprising, like “Dinosaurs Still Extinct” or “Sun to Rise in East”… …then be aware that we nearly didn’t write it for the […]
Google App Actions for Android Now Available to All Developers and Bring Google Assistant Strategy into Sharper Focus
on October 9, 2021 at 11:04 am The focus of yesterday’s Google Assistant Developer Day was decidedly not smart speakers. While smart displays were referenced several times and there are new features for account linking […]
New Android Accessibility Feature Alerts You to the Sounds You Don’t Hear
on October 9, 2021 at 7:00 am Android devices will let their owners know if its microphones pick up the sound of a child crying, dog barking, or faucet running. The new Sound Notifications accessibility […]
RAINBOWMIX Apps in Google Play Serve Up Millions of Ad Fraud Victims
Collectively, 240 fraudulent Android apps — masquerading as retro game emulators — account for 14 million installs. Source link
Google Rolls Out Fixes for High-Severity Android System Flaws
The most serious bugs are elevation-of-privilege issues in the Android System component (CVE-2020-0215 and CVE-2020-0416). Source link
Google’s Chrome 86: Critical Payments Bug, Password Checker Among Security Notables
Google is rolling out 35 security fixes, and a new password feature, in Chrome 86 versions for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS users. Source link
Google Assistant Gets YouTube Music Playlist Control on Android As Media and Control Consolidation Continue
on October 5, 2021 at 1:00 pm Google Assistant can now access and begin playlists created by users on YouTube Music. The addition is part of Google’s plans to shut down Google Play Music in […]
Alexa Mimics Android, Debuts New Auto Mode and Commute Routine to Encourage Leaving the App Open While Driving
on October 1, 2021 at 2:00 pm Amazon added a new Auto Mode to the Alexa mobile app on Thursday in a bid to encourage people to use the voice assistant while driving. Auto Mode […]
InterPlanetary Storm Botnet Infects 13K Mac, Android Devices
In addition to Windows and Linux machines, a new variant of the malware now targets Mac and Android devices. Source link
Android Spyware Variant Snoops on WhatsApp, Telegram Messages
The Android malware comes from threat group APT-C-23, also known as Two-Tailed Scorpion and Desert Scorpion. Source link
Joker Trojans Flood the Android Ecosystem
September saw dozens of Joker malware variants hitting Google Play and third-party app stores. Source link
Alien Android Banking Trojan Sidesteps 2FA
A new ‘fork’ of the Cerberus banking trojan, called Alien, targets victims’ credentials from more than 200 mobile apps, including Bank of America and Microsoft Outlook. Source link
CISA: LokiBot Stealer Storms Into a Resurgence
The trojan has seen a big spike in activity since August, the Feds are warning. Source link
Kobiton 3.6 brings new device management and test automation features for Android 11 and iOS 14
Kobiton today announced version 3.6 of its mobile device testing platform with new device management and intelligent test automation features. The new version can be used now for testing on Android 11 while the iOS […]
Firefox for Android Bug Allows ‘Epic Rick-Rolling’
Anyone on the same Wi-Fi network can force websites to launch, with no user interaction. Source link
Alexa Celebrates Hindi Anniversary With iOS and Android App Expansion, 40% Fewer Speech Errors
on September 18, 2021 at 1:00 pm Amazon has added Hindi support to the Alexa app on iOS and Android devices. The new feature comes a year after Amazon first introduced Hindi and Hindi/English hybrid […]
How to check app usage stats on an Android in 3 ways
There are several ways to check your app usage on an Android phone or tablet. To see how much battery each app is using, check the Battery section of the Settings app. You can see […]
Bluetooth Spoofing Bug Affects Billions of IoT Devices
The ‘BLESA’ flaw affects the reconnection process that occurs when a device moves back into range after losing or dropping its pairing, Purdue researchers said. Source link
TikTok Fixes Flaws That Opened Android App to Compromise
The flaws are disclosed as Oracle reportedly partners with TikTok as concerns in the U.S. over spying continue. Source link