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New Android malware RemControl steals banking PINs and blocks removal attempts
A new Android banking trojan called RemControl tricks victims into installing a fake TV app, then takes control of their phones to steal banking PINs, Group-IB has found. …
A cheap fake base station can still track 5G subscribers
Researchers from the i2CAT Foundation, the University of Murcia, and NEC Laboratories Europe built a low-cost tool called 5G-Shark that lures a target phone onto a fake base …
Product showcase: Helmit alerts parents when online conversations show signs of trouble
Helmit is a parental control app that combines AI-powered social media monitoring with screen time management, web filtering, location tracking, and safety alerts. It …
What your vendor says about PQC tells you if they are ready
In this interview with Help Net Security, Dr. Yaakov Stein, VP CTO of Allot, discusses what post-quantum readiness looks like inside a mobile network. The discussion covers …
Android 17 adds new protections against sneaky Wi-Fi tracking and web snooping
Google introduced a batch of network security changes coming in Android 17, aimed at making it harder for network operators, snoops, and scammers to track what you do on your …
AnonyMousKIT phishing-as-a-service uses AI voice calls to steal iPhone passcodes
A phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform called AnonyMousKIT is automating the theft of Apple ID credentials needed to remove Activation Lock from stolen iPhones, SOCRadar …
Bogus recruiters go after high-value corporate credentials on mobile
Scammers posing as HR staff at well-known companies are running interview scheduling scams that end with a stolen corporate password, according to Zimperium. Attackers are …
Product showcase: ScamNet looks for warning signs in suspicious calls and shady links
ScamNet: Anti-Scam Suite is a consumer security app from Synaptrex Technologies that helps users detect and block scams involving phone calls, text messages, websites, and …
Malicious SIMs can hijack smartphones, steal files, and lock them onto 2G
Researchers have found that compromised or malicious SIM cards can issue commands to some smartphones and cellular-connected devices, allowing attackers to steal information, …
Product showcase: Guardio Mobile Security turns breach alerts into a recovery plan
Guardio Mobile Security brings several protection features to iPhone and Android, allowing users to monitor exposed personal information, identify phishing attempts, and …
Product showcase: ZoneAlarm Mobile Security adds customizable content filtering to mobile security
ZoneAlarm Mobile Security is a security app from Check Point designed to protect mobile devices against phishing, malicious websites, unsafe networks, and fraudulent links. It …
Product showcase: Protect your iPhone with McAfee Mobile Security
McAfee Mobile Security for iOS combines scam protection, web protection, VPN, Wi-Fi security, and device security checks in a single app. It is also available for Android. …
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