security

I'd be very warry of a computer (including tablets/smartphones) that's connected to the Internet, yet no longer receiving security updates! Yet multiple people on forums have told me that Android systems without OS security updates can be used safely, so long as you otherwise have good security...

This is a thread for Android users to share security tips with each-other. I'll start: #1: Use AdGuard, or another trustworthy system-wide ad-blocker (i.e. blocks ads in all apps, not just websites). Ads are a common source of malware and other security problems, so it's better just to block...

I bought a new Samsung Galaxy Note20 ultra 5g through my phone provider 2 years ago. I recently downloaded the app 'Root Checker Pro' to check for security reasons. While the app's root verification process produced negative results. However, the app's secondary verification process produced a...

Model: Optus X Pro 2 P652 Pro Topic: Security Certificates On my phone, I used to go to settings>security>encrypted...>trusted network security certificates Then if i disabled a certain certificate/s, (eg.Google) then all Google sites, apps, etc would instantly stop working & notifications pop...

I have been given the task to get some android tablets (SM-T500) working in kiosk mode (soti mobicontrol). The issue is when they are in kiosk mode it blocks the USB switcher menu and the allow access to tablet data dialog box I have managed to get the USB switcher menu working by allowing...

I live with a domestic abuser (see also this thread by me: Concerned a Domestic Abuser May Have Put Stalkerware on My Phone). I believe he has sent me GPS trackers via text message when I have tried leaving our home. This is what happened: After I told him I was leaving home and was a few hours...

Recently, I’ve learned of a type of malware called stalkerware. Based on the fact that the domestic abuser sent GPS trackers via text message on two occasions over the past 1.5 years while I tried to get away from him and two other strange phone behaviors—my cell service being disconnected when...

Question How to check secure mobile permissions from spy and auto malfunctions I am installing r&d with advertising 300-400 video apps to test and try and check which works good on my android app. Many of the app auto install some more free promoted apps or auto Play videos or auto change...

We are researchers on the speech privacy. Our team finds the vulnerability of smartphones against eavesdropping via the built-in zero-permission inertial sensors. More information is referred to our paper that is submitted to IEEE INFOCOM 2022. Introduction Do you know your smartphone may...

Why the F does the lock screen highlight the numbers I press? Brightly and with a slow fade, too. Brilliant design! I could see that once from 20 feet away and remember the pattern of key presses. At least 2 people (that I know of) have already been able to unlock my phone, making me change my...

Once again, Chrome is at the leading edge of allowing the tracking of its users. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/02/new-browser-tracking-hack-works-even-when-you-flush-caches-or-go-incognito/

While searching "My Files" on my Galaxy S8+, I came across a strange hidden folder. The hidden folder is called ".privacy_safe" and it contains an empty file named "Files in this directory are very important Please do not delete!" as well as 2 sub-folders: - "Videos" : contains randomly-named...

Is hide it pro (audio manager) safe to use? Does it send your photos or videos to its server? I've not given it my Google ID and I'm not using the Google drive backup for this app. can it still create a cloud backup and send the data there or to its server?

How do I know if my Android phone uses 2D (only using front facing camera) or 3D face unlock (using special and specific hardware instead of only the front camera)?

Hi all, I have an LG Stylo 4 running Android 9. I have Cricket Wireless and use a data connection. i've set my DNS to cloudflare. I changed the password on my primary Google account, the one my phone is using by default, and received no prompt to log in to my phone again as I would expect. What...

A new report suggests that less than 10% of Google account owners use two-factor authentication, while around 12% of these users take advantage of a password manager.

A new blog post on the Android Developers website has outlined upcoming changes that are designed to provide better platform security for Android developers and users.

Quartz has confirmed that, starting in early 2017, Android phones have been sending the addresses of nearby cellular towers and sending it back to Google, regardless of your location sharing settings -- even if you didn't have cell service turned on and hadn't used any apps.

Google has published a new security study which shows how likely your account is to be hacked or compromised.

After a bug was found that allowed hackers to view requested features and unpatched bugs, Google found the issue and resolved it before any damage was done.

Google has announced new account security tools to allow you to trade convenience for added security. Their measures include the use of a USB authorization key for 2-factor authorization, more scrutiny for lost password claims, and tighter restrictions on which third-party apps can access your...

A new exploit can allow attackers to read Wi-Fi traffic between devices and wireless access points, and even modify it to inject malware into websites. It's said to affect 41% of Android phones, though this vulnerability affects almost any platform which uses WPA or WPA2 WiFi security, including...

Google plans on upgrading its two-factor authentication tool with an improved, physical security measure aimed at protecting high-profile users from politically motivated cyberattacks.

Xiaomi's MIUI is said to have several major security problems, as found by research firm eScan. Issues include non-judicious movement of sensitive information like payment details when migrating from one MIUI phone to another, as well as the ability for Android's device administrator apps to be...

Beginning next week, two-step SMS users will be shown a preview of the newer prompts when they sign in, at which point they can choose to keep it enabled or continue to use SMS.