Study: Of 150,000 Android apps, more than 12,000 contain a back door

Due to various backdoor functionalities in many apps, attackers could attack Android devices from afar with serious consequences.Reading time:1 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments47posts Academics from The Ohio State University and the CISPA – Helmholtz Center for Information Security have analyzed…

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Coronavirus: Google adapts scanning process for the Play Store

Developers have to accept restrictions when reviewing and approving apps. Google also promises help for the community.Reading time:1 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments Delays in reviewing, releasing and publishing apps via Google Play are one aspect of the restrictions that Android developers…

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Patchday Android: Critical gaps in the system lead to remote code execution

If you have an Android device, you should start the update function: numerous security updates have been released.Reading time:1 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments55posts Smartphones and tablets with Android versions 8.0, 8.1, 9 and 10 are vulnerable. Successful attacks could lead to…

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Google and Apple are cooperating to fight the Covid 19 pandemic

Corona warning apps are being developed worldwide. Now Google and Apple have announced a common technical foundation for a data protection-friendly implementation.Reading time:2 min.Save in pocketreadPrint viewread comments29posts Apple and Google, as providers of the two leading smartphone platforms worldwide, want to…

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