Tag: security
HMD Global responds to Nokia 7 Plus data breach issue
Last week, the mobile industry was taken aback with reports of Nokia 7 Plus sending data and information to Chinese servers. It was discovered...
“ji32k7au4a83” is apparently a common password as seen on HIBP
If you’re the type of person who likes to look for random stuff on the Internet, one site that you may want to visit...
Caller ID app Dalil has exposed data of its 5M users
Data breaches, whether intentional or caused by a bug, is something that should be taken really seriously. But it looks like a caller...
ES File Explorer exposes files to anyone on the same network
It's a fact that file sharing in Android is easy. Unlike iOS, Android allows quick transfer of data between two devices as long as...
Huawei not spying for China, CEO says
Huawei is on its way to the top but not without a big fight. It's currently the No. 2 mobile brand after Samsung. It...
Selling of location data must be investigated by the FCC, senators urge
T-Mobile, AT&T, and other telcos may need to be more careful this time in protecting the privacy of the consumers. Some US senators and...
Game, TV, Remote Control apps are actually adware in disguise
With the millions of apps available in the Google Play Store, it can sometimes be hard to sift through the real and the ones...
Facial recognition tech still can be duped on some phones
Facial recognition sounds promising and interesting to use but technology has plenty of problems. It's not really safe according to several sources already. We...
Skype bug bypasses passcode when receiving calls; vulnerability fixed
If you use Skype a lot on your phone, you might want to update to the latest version or else nefarious elements will be...
Secure your smart home devices, Alexa and Chromecast can be tricked
How secure is your smart home assistant? Maybe not so much as shared by Pen Test Partners, a firm that prides itself in testing...
Amazon admits data breach but doesn’t disclose details
Some Amazon users woke up to a disturbing email from the online retail giant, just a few days before the expected heavy traffic of...
Google Home Hub not secure, Google counters allegation
What seems to be an unsolicited effort can be a way to make things better. For the Google Home Hub and the rest of...