Judge: Law Enforcement Can’t Force Suspects to Unlock iPhones with FaceID
A ruling found that coercing suspects to open their phones using biometrics violates the fourth and fifth amendments. Source: www.threatpost.com
Mobile Security
Yet Another Bypass: Is 2FA Broken? Authentication Experts Weigh In
A penetration testing tool called Modlishka can defeat two-factor authentication in the latest 2FA security issue. We asked a roundtable of experts what it all means. Source: https://threatpost.com
ICEPick-3PC: A Sophisticated Adware That Collects Data En Masse
Researchers think an organized crime gang is running the massive campaigns, prepping for large-scale follow-on attacks on Android users. Source: https://threatpost.com
Google Play Boots 85 Malicious Adware Apps
Once downloaded, the fake apps hide themselves on the victim’s device and continue to show a full-screen ad every 15 minutes. Source: https://threatpost.com
The Promise and Peril of 5G
As the hype at CES demonstrates, 5G is the newest and shiniest tech bauble out there: but security concerns loom. Source: www.threatpost.com
Skype Glitch Allowed Android Authentication Bypass
A glitch allowed hackers to access contacts, photos and more on Android devices – simply by answering a Skype call. Source: www.threatpost.com
MobSTSPY Info-Stealing Trojan Goes Global Via Google Play
Across six apps, the spyware managed to spread to 196 different countries. Source: www.threatpost.com
Chrome in Android Leaks Device Fingerprinting Info
Attackers could craft a campaign that makes use of the device profile in order to exploit any vulnerabilities in a targeted fashion. Source: www.threatpost.com
35C3 Day One: Security, Art and Hacking
Conference showcases cutting-edge cybersecurity research, hacking collectives and art. Source: www.threatpost.com
Google Beefs Up Android Key Security for Mobile Apps
Changes to how data is encrypted can help developers ward off data leakage and exfiltration. Source: www.threatpost.com