More helpful resources for users of all skill levels to help you Take a Security Action

Welcome to this weeks edition of the Threat Source newsletter. I continue to be saddened by all the conflict in Israel and Gaza thats still ongoing. Ill be back with a "normal" newsletter next week, as unfortunately, there doesnt seem to be a peaceful solution coming any time soon. In the meantim...

Breaking the Android Bootloader on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660

This post is a companion to the DEF CON 29 video available here. A few months ago I purchased an Android phone to do some research around a specific series of NFC chips, which required me to gain root access to the device in order to fully access its hardware capabilities. Gaining root access on...

Teach you how to use the exploit to ROOT an Android phone-bug warning-the black bar safety net

As mobile the rapid development of Internet, smart phones, tablet PCs and other intelligent terminal equipment gradually popular, and slowly integrated into our lives. However at the same time the smartphone security issues are also increasingly prominent, the mobile payment vulnerabilities, mobi...

Your Android Phone is Spying On You, Use custom ROM To Protect your Privacy

Your Android Phone is Spying On You, Use custom ROM To Protect your Privacy In this digital age, privacy is more important than ever. Just because you "don't have anything to hide," does not mean that you shouldn't value your privacy or fight for it when companies do things like this, especially...