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Microsoft discovered that the SHEIN Android application periodically read the contents of the Android device clipboard and, if a particular pattern was present, sent the contents of the clipboard to a remote server.
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Microsoft discovered a high-severity vulnerability in the TikTok Android application, now identified as CVE-2022-28799 and fixed by TikTok, which could have allowed attackers to compromise users’ accounts with a single click.
The post Vulnerability in TikTok Android app could lead to one-click account hijacking appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. READ MORE HERE…
Toll fraud malware, a subcategory of billing fraud in which malicious applications subscribe users to premium services without their knowledge or consent, is one of the most prevalent types of Android malware – and it continues to evolve.
The post Toll fraud malware: How an Android application can drain your wallet appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. READ MORE HERE…
Microsoft uncovered high-severity vulnerabilities in a mobile framework used by multiple large mobile service providers in pre-installed Android System apps that potentially exposed users to remote or local attacks.
The post Android apps with millions of downloads exposed to high-severity vulnerabilities appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. READ MORE HERE…
We found a piece of a particularly sophisticated Android ransomware with novel techniques and behavior, exemplifying the rapid evolution of mobile threats that we have also observed on other platforms.
The post Sophisticated new Android malware marks the latest evolution of mobile ransomware appeared first on Microsoft Security. READ MORE HERE…
With most workers scattered at home and trying to come up with their own ad-hoc IT workarounds, there’s an easy way for IT shops to build trust: communicate. (Insider Story) READ MORE HERE…
Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn about an adware that disguised itself as different apps and monitors mobile devices. Also, learn more about the different ransomware attacks Trend Micro has been tracking….
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With the introduction of Android v8.0 (Android Oreo) in August of 2017, among other OS improvements Google introduced its built-in malware protection for Android call Play Protect (dependent on Google Play Services 11 or later). Play Protect checks apps and APK files downloaded from Google Play or third-party sources, using real-time and on-demand scanners, while…
The post AV-Comparatives: Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android Provides 100% Malware Protection for Mobile Users appeared first on . Read More HERE…
A battery-saving app enables attackers to snatch text messages and read sensitive log data – but it also holds true to its advertising. READ MORE HERE…
While other malware families have been searching for new overlay techniques for Android 7 and 8, MysteryBot appears to have found a solution. READ MORE HERE…