CVE-2020-26601

An issue was discovered in DirEncryptService on Samsung mobile devices with O8.x, P9.0, and Q10.0 software. PendingIntent with an empty intent is mishandled, allowing an attacker to perform a privileged action via a modified intent. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-18034 October 2020...

QR Codes: A Sneaky Security Threat

If it seems like QR codes have popped up everywhere these days, you’re right. Ever since they were first used by the Japanese auto industry to streamline manufacturing processes, companies everywhere have capitalized on the benefits of QR codes. They’re cheap to deploy and can be applied to almos...

NFL, NBA Players Hacked in Would-Be Cyber-Slam-Dunk

NFL and NBA athletes whose social-media accounts were taken over have been thrown the ball of justice. Multiple professional and semi-pro athletes were victimized by two men who infiltrated their personal accounts, according to testimony in federal court on Wednesday. Trevontae Washington of...

CVE-2020-25047

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with P9.0 and Q10.0 released in China and India software. The S Secure application does not enforce the intended password requirement for a locked application. The Samsung IDs are SVE-2020-16746, SVE-2020-16764 August 2020...

Associate Microsoft and Pradeo to manage and secure Android Enterprise mobile devices

This blog post is part of the Microsoft Intelligence Security Association guest blog series. To learn more about MISA, go here. Want to learn more on how Android Enterprise works with existing mobility management and security solutions? This article will explain how Android Enterprise fits in a...

Unspecified Vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices (CNVD-2020-38181)

Android is a free and open source operating system from Google based on the Linux kernel without GNU components. An unspecified vulnerability exists in Samsung mobile devices, which can be exploited by an attacker to cause out-of-bounds access, leading to a device reset...

Android Apps Stealing Facebook Credentials

Google has removed 25 Android apps from its store because they steal Facebook credentials: Before being taken down, the 25 apps were collectively downloaded more than 2.34 million times. The malicious apps were developed by the same threat group and despite offering different features, under the...

This Week in Security News: XORDDoS and Kaiji Botnet Malware Variants Target Exposed Docker Servers and Ripple20 Vulnerabilities Could Impact Millions of IoT Devices

Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn about two recently detected variants of existing Linux botnet malware types targeting exposed Docker servers. Also, read about a group...

Trend Micro Guardian: Protecting Your Kids On-the-Go

Some smart devices are not limited to use on the home network; for instance, your child’s mobile phone or tablet. Keeping your kids safe on these on-the-go devices means extending your security policies beyond the home. Trend Micro Home Network Security HNS makes it easy with its complementary ap...

Unspecified Vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices (CNVD-2020-32796)

Android is a Linux-based open source operating system jointly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handheld Alliance OHA for short. A security vulnerability exists in Samsung mobile devices, which can be exploited by attackers to access Music Share...

Samsung Mobile Device Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CNVD-2020-32789)

Android is a Linux-based open source operating system jointly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handheld Alliance OHA for short. Samsung mobile devices have an information disclosure vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers to obtain sensitive information...

mobile.kierunekchemia.pl Open Redirect vulnerability

Open Bug Bounty ID: OBB-1175336 Following coordinated and responsible vulnerability disclosure guidelines of the ISO 29147 standard, Open Bug Bounty has: &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspa. verified the vulnerability and confirmed its existence; &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspb. notified the website...

Quantum Security Goes Live with Samsung Galaxy

Samsung and South Korean telecom giant SK Telecom have debuted the Galaxy A Quantum 5G smartphone, sporting a quantum random number generation RNG chipset. It’s the first commercialization of quantum technology for mobile phones, and it will serve as a significant bellwether for full quantum...

CVE-2020-12747

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with Q10.0 Exynos980 9630 and Exynos990 9830 chipsets software. The Bootloader has a heap-based buffer overflow because of the mishandling of specific commands. The Samsung IDs are SVE-2020-16981, SVE-2020-16991 May 2020...

Samsung Mobile Device Authorization Issue Vulnerability (CNVD-2020-31814)

Android is a Linux-based open source operating system jointly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handheld Alliance OHA for short. Samsung mobile devices have an authorization issue vulnerability that can be exploited by an attacker to bypass the SIM lock function...

Samsung Mobile Device Injection Vulnerability

Android is a Linux-based open source operating system jointly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handheld Alliance OHA for short. Samsung mobile devices suffer from an injection vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers to cause arbitrary code execution...

Unspecified Vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices (CNVD-2020-31265)

Android is a Linux-based open source operating system jointly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handheld Alliance OHA for short. Samsung mobile devices have a security vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers to obtain sensitive information by sending specially crafted requests...

Samsung Mobile Device Input Validation Error Vulnerability (CNVD-2020-30597)

Android is a Linux-based open source operating system jointly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handheld Alliance OHA for short. An input validation error vulnerability exists in Samsung mobile devices, which can be exploited by attackers to cause arbitrary code execution...

Unspecified Vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices (CNVD-2020-32823)

Android is a Linux-based open source operating system jointly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handheld Alliance OHA for short. A security vulnerability exists in Samsung mobile devices, which can be exploited by an attacker to successfully boot a Samsung Galaxy Note8 device with root...

Samsung Mobile Device Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CNVD-2020-32809)

Android is a Linux-based open source operating system jointly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handheld Alliance OHA for short. Samsung mobile devices suffer from a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with the help of a...