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Google Unveils ‘Auto Restart’ Feature to Enhance Android Device Security

Google, the prominent search engine owned by Alphabet Inc., is set to implement a new security feature known as “Auto Restart” aimed at fortifying data protection on Android devices. This feature is specifically designed to mitigate unauthorized access to sensitive information in the event that a device is lost, stolen,…

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Are Your Apps Exposing Sensitive Data?

Critical Security Flaws Identified in Leading Enterprise Work Apps A recent security analysis conducted by Zimperium has revealed alarming vulnerabilities within some of the most widely used Android and iOS work applications. This report highlights significant cryptographic deficiencies, including misconfigured cloud storage, hardcoded credentials, and exposed authentication details. Over 54,000…

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Enterprise Mobile Apps Burdened by Weak Data Security Practices

Recent research from security vendor Zimperium has unveiled troubling findings about the state of encryption and data protection policies in mobile business applications. Analyzing approximately 54,000 applications designed for Android and iOS, Zimperium identified that a staggering nine out of ten lack sufficient protective measures, rendering organizations vulnerable to significant…

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McAfee Reveals How Malicious Android Apps Bypass Detection

Endpoint Security Cybersecurity Researchers Discover Surge of Malware Apps Utilized Through Microsoft .NET MAUI Framework Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • March 26, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent investigations by McAfee have uncovered a concerning trend among cybercriminals leveraging Microsoft’s .NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) framework to develop Android malware that effectively circumvents…

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SignalGate: Beyond Just Signals

A significant controversy has erupted involving the Trump administration after a report revealed that The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was accidentally included in a Signal messaging group intended to coordinate U.S. airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. This incident, now dubbed ‘SignalGate,’ has raised concerns regarding operational security among government…

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Android Apps Containing North Korean Spyware Discovered on Google Play

Researchers have uncovered a concerning development involving several Android applications that were available on Google Play, despite passing the platform’s security checks. These apps have reportedly been functioning as surveillance tools, quietly transmitting sensitive user data to North Korean intelligence operatives. Identified as KoSpy by Lookout, the security firm responsible…

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A Guide to Using Signal Encrypted Messaging

Signal App Security Measures: Enhancing User Privacy for Business Professionals Recent updates to the messaging application Signal have introduced several security features aimed at reinforcing user privacy. These enhancements come as organizations and businesses grapple with the implications of data breaches and cyber threats. To navigate the settings on Signal,…

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