Topic: mobile security
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Chrome And Safari Alert: This Sign Means You're Hacked
A new phishing technique exploits small mobile screens by using characters like "rn" to mimic "m" in URLs, tricking users into visiting fake sites that resemble legitimate ones like microsoft.com. The primary defense is behavioral: avoid logging in via emailed links and instead navigate directly ...
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Moxie Marlinspike's Privacy-First ChatGPT Alternative
The widespread adoption of AI assistants raises major privacy issues, as personal conversations are often stored and analyzed by companies, potentially enabling targeted advertising within the chat interface. Confer, a new service from Signal's co-founder, offers a privacy-focused alternative by ...
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DMA Sparks Mobile Security Fears in Europe
The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) mandates greater system interoperability for mobile platforms, which security experts warn could create new entry points for malicious actors and undermine foundational device security. Mandated access to core hardware and software functions risks compromising d...
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40 Open-Source Security Tools & The Rise of Invisible IT
The cybersecurity landscape is being reshaped by open-source tools and AI-driven threats, with open-source security applications offering critical capabilities without licensing fees and AI integration altering both defense and attack strategies. AI agents and large language models (LLMs) introdu...
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ImmuniWeb Boosts AI-Powered Security Testing & Compliance
ImmuniWeb's Q4 update focuses on identifying AI-specific vulnerabilities, including the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, and expands capabilities for detecting exposed AI infrastructure and shadow IT assets. The platform enhances compliance testing for regulations like EU DORA, introduces new reporting fea...
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Apple Defies India's App Preinstall Order, Government Relents
The Indian government reversed a controversial mandate that would have forced smartphone makers to preinstall the state-backed Sanchar Saathi security app, following reports of Apple's refusal to comply. Officials framed the reversal as a response to the app's growing voluntary adoption, not ackn...
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India Mandates Preinstalled Government App on Phones
India's telecom authority mandates that all smartphones sold in the country must come preloaded with the government's Sanchar Saathi app, designed for device security and fraud reporting, and prevents users from removing it. Major manufacturers like Apple and Samsung have 90 days to comply, pushi...
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The Hidden Cost of Convenience: Your Security at Risk
AI-powered scams are becoming more convincing and harder to detect, with deepfake technology now a primary concern for many individuals. Mobile phones are the most vulnerable point in personal digital security, as many users handle sensitive transactions without adequate protection. Social media ...
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Windows Kernel Flaw Fixed, Fortinet Zero-Day Exploited
Cybersecurity demands constant vigilance against evolving threats like zero-day exploits and requires organizations to adopt layered defense strategies that combine awareness, collaboration, and resilience. Emerging technologies are reshaping security, with innovations such as touchless Wi-Fi ent...
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Urgent Samsung Patch Stops Spyware Exploit
Samsung has released a critical security update for a vulnerability (CVE-2025-21042) in its image processing library, which was actively exploited to install the LANDFALL spyware on mobile devices. The spyware uses a zero-click infection method via manipulated image files, allowing it to infect d...
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Secure Your Enterprise Data with Hypori Workspace
Hypori has expanded its Secure Workspace Ecosystem with new products, including Hypori Mobile and Hypori Lyte, to offer flexible, scalable, and secure mobile access while addressing modern cybersecurity challenges. Hypori Mobile provides a re-engineered virtual workspace with enhanced performance...
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CRA & Ehsan Center Host Digital Privacy Workshop for ITU Anniversary
The Communications Regulatory Authority and Ehsan Center organized a workshop on personal data protection and secure mobile usage, targeting elderly individuals to enhance their digital safety skills. The initiative supports Qatar National Vision 2030 by fostering responsible technology use and b...
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Delete These 12 Android Apps Spying on Your Conversations
ESET security researchers discovered twelve apps containing VajraSpy spyware, which can secretly record conversations and steal sensitive data through deceptive tactics. The malware spreads via fake profiles on messaging platforms that build fake romantic relationships to trick users into install...
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Norton Rolls Out Global AI Scam Protection for All 360 Plans
Norton has globally expanded its AI-powered Scam Protection to all Norton 360 and mobile security plans, offering real-time defense against scams across web browsing, email, SMS, video platforms, and phone calls. Social engineering threats, including scams, are the most common cyber danger, makin...
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ImmuniWeb Expands Discovery with ASM & Dark Web Monitoring
ImmuniWeb's Q3 update introduced over 500 enhancements, including two new specialized packages for its CTEM platform: Attack Surface Management and Dark Web monitoring. The ASM package offers real-time visibility and security testing for digital assets, while the Dark Web package provides daily t...
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ClayRat Spyware Infiltrates Android Devices in Russia
ClayRat is an Android spyware operation targeting Russian users through deceptive Telegram channels and fake websites, tricking them into installing malicious apps disguised as legitimate ones like WhatsApp and YouTube. Once installed, the spyware gains extensive access to sensitive data, includi...
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Kali Linux 2025.3: Enhanced VM Support & 10 New Tools
Kali Linux 2025.3 introduces significant virtual machine infrastructure enhancements and ten new tools, reinforcing its role for cybersecurity and forensics professionals. The update reintroduces Nexmon Wi-Fi support for broader hardware compatibility and adds tools like Caido for web auditing an...
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