Tag: security
Android 11 file manager apps can request device’s file access starting May
To stop unwanted apps from having broad storage permission when there is no need for one, Google brought Scoped Storage restrictions with Android 11....
Over 500,000 Huawei smartphones infected with malware joker
The joker malware was first reported on Google Play Store and accounting for many apps being pushed out of the app store for being...
WhatsApp vulnerabiity lets “hackers” get your account suspended
While WhatsApp may still be arguably the most popular messaging service in the world, it’s also not the most secure. Yes, it does have...
APKPure app marred with malicious adware, new version released
The unofficial app store for Android platform, APKPure that allows users to download and use Android apps not available on Google Play, has been...
FlixOnline app busted for malicious intent, banned from Play Store
Google Play has been making efforts to weed out the malicious apps from its platform, but hackers seem one step ahead at all times....
Over 500 million Facebook users’ data leaked in hacking forum
If you think that Facebook's woes are over, 2021 says "hold my beer". It looks like more than 500 million phone numbers and personal...
Facebook expands 2FA with hardware security keys for mobile
Two-factor authentication when logging in to a new or unfamiliar device is a must nowadays. A lot of people have used SMS as their...
Instagram made safer for kids with restricted DMs, private accounts
The Instagram team seems to be on a roll these days. It's been announcing updates and new features left and right. There are information...
Samsung security updates rolling out to mid-range Galaxy devices
More Samsung Galaxy devices will get major and minor updates. The South Korean tech giant has always been committed to improving the way it...
WhatsApp may bring password-protected chat backups
While users enjoy end-to-end encryption on their personal chats on WhatsApp, this is not something that is extended to your backups on cloud services...
LastPass has embedded trackers not present in other password managers
When you're using a password manager app, one major concern would be privacy and security. After all, you are entrusting all your passwords to...
Newer Samsung Galaxy devices will now get four years of security updates
If you plan on keeping your Samsung device for a few years down the line, your OEM has good news for you. They have...