Topic: device security
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Apple iPhones and iPads Cleared for Classified Government Data
Apple iPhones and iPads running iOS/iPadOS 26 have received official NATO certification to handle classified government data, marking the first time a mainstream consumer product meets such stringent security standards out of the box. This certification, built on a prior German government evaluat...
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NCSC Urges Vendors to Add Forensic Observability to Network Devices
The UK's NCSC is urging hardware manufacturers to build forensic observability,telemetry, logging, and data extraction capabilities,directly into network devices like firewalls and VPN gateways, so post-breach investigations don't rely on reverse engineering or vulnerability research. The NCSC de...
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Android's Theft Protection Gets Major Security Upgrades
Google is enhancing theft protection for Android 16+ with new features like a user-controlled toggle for the Failed Authentication Lock, which automatically secures the device after multiple login failures. The Identity Check system now applies biometric verification to all apps using the Android...
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Cybersecurity Veteran Switches to Drone Hacking
Mikko Hyppönen, a veteran cybersecurity expert, is shifting his focus from fighting malware to countering drones, a new and urgent physical threat highlighted by the war in Ukraine. His career began in the early antivirus industry, witnessing malware evolve from hobbyist viruses to state-sponsore...
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Your Car's Browser Is a Cyber Risk
Integrated browsers in devices like cars and smart TVs are often unpatched for years, creating significant security vulnerabilities and enabling phishing attacks. A study using crowdsourced testing found many newly released devices contain browsers several years out of date, with manufacturers fr...
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Kindle Ebook Hack Leads to Amazon Account Hijacking
A security researcher demonstrated that a malicious ebook file could exploit a Kindle's software to grant an attacker complete control over the user's linked Amazon account, including stored payment details. The research, presented at Black Hat Europe, highlights how the Kindle's persistent conne...
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Galaxy S23 Security Update: Enhanced Protection Now Available
Samsung has released the December 2025 security patch for the Galaxy S23 series, following updates for newer models, with the rollout beginning in South Korea. The update, version S918NKSS6EYL1, fixes 57 security vulnerabilities to protect user data and device integrity. Owners can manually check...
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SOTI's New Mobile Tech Revolutionizes Transportation & Logistics
Mobile device downtime in the transportation and logistics industry causes significant operational delays, with Australian workers losing an average of 16 hours monthly due to device or application failures. SOTI has upgraded its SOTI ONE Platform to minimize disruptions, introducing features lik...
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Apple Intelligence Auto-Changes Passwords When You’re Hacked
Apple's Intelligence system now automatically changes compromised passwords without user intervention, using on-device processing to detect breaches and generate new credentials. This marks a shift from reactive security alerts to proactive AI-driven auto-remediation, reducing the vulnerability w...
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Stop Password Reset Attacks: 7 Key Prevention Strategies
Password reset functions are a critical but often overlooked security vulnerability, providing attackers a path for privilege escalation and lateral movement within networks. Attackers exploit weak reset procedures through tactics like social engineering, token interception, and leveraging overly...
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The Rise of TV Piracy: Why Everyone's Doing It
A growing underground market sells devices like the SuperBox, offering a one-time purchase for access to live sports and premium channels, driven by consumer frustration with expensive, fragmented traditional TV and streaming subscriptions. These legal hardware devices act as gateways to unauthor...
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Government iPhone Spyware Now in Hackers' Hands
A sophisticated iPhone hacking toolkit named Coruna exploits unpatched iOS versions using multiple vulnerabilities to deploy malware and steal data, but it is thwarted by Lockdown Mode or private browsing. The toolkit's code suggests it originated from U.S. government cyber tools, now leaked and ...
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Pay Instantly with Your Pixel Watch, No Wallet App Needed
Google has introduced an "express pay" feature for Pixel Watch 2 and later, allowing users to tap and pay at retail terminals without first opening the Wallet app, streamlining the checkout process. To use express pay, users must actively opt-in and have their watch unlocked; the update also adds...
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iProov: Secure Logins by Verifying the Human Behind Every Account
The digital security landscape faces a critical gap, as traditional systems verify credentials and devices but often fail to confirm the actual human user, leaving organizations vulnerable to AI-driven impersonation and identity-based threats. High-profile incidents, such as a $25 million loss fr...
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Block Meta's Tracking with This New Android App
A new Android app called Nearby Glances detects specific smart glasses, like Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses, by scanning for their fixed Bluetooth manufacturer IDs, alerting users to their presence for privacy awareness. The developer warns the tool is imperfect, can produce false positives, and strongl...
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Dutch govt disrupts 17M-device malware botnet
Dutch law enforcement dismantled a malware botnet infecting 17 million devices globally, seizing over 200 servers in a Dutch data center that controlled the network. The botnet was used for DDoS attacks, malware distribution, and fraud, with investigators cutting off the attackers' communication ...
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Apple Boosts Bug Bounty to $2 Million for Critical Exploits
Apple is increasing its bug bounty rewards to up to $2 million for critical exploit chains, aiming to secure its ecosystem of over 2.35 billion active devices and incentivize researchers to report severe vulnerabilities directly. The program includes bonuses for bypassing Lockdown Mode or finding...
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Unlock Your Phone's Potential: The Ultimate Guide to eSIMs
eSIMs are embedded digital alternatives to physical SIM cards, securely storing subscriber information in a device's internal memory instead of on a removable chip. They offer greater convenience by allowing users to switch carriers or plans through a simple software update, eliminating the need ...
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iOS 26.4 Public Beta Released: See What's New
Apple has released the first public beta for iOS 26.4, featuring AI-powered updates to Apple Music for a more personalized listening experience. The update introduces significant new features, including end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging for cross-platform communication and Stolen Device Protecti...
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Amazon cites malware in pirate apps for killing Fire Stick sideloading
Amazon is ending sideloading support on newer Fire Stick models due to security concerns, specifically the risk of malware from unauthorized third-party apps. The change is driven by the introduction of Vega OS, a proprietary Linux-based system that lacks sideloading capability, replacing the mor...
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