The weaponizing of smartphone location data on the battlefield
For soldiers on the battlefield, the act of turning on one’s smartphone has been described as the digital equivalent of lighting a cigarette, as doing so creates a signal …
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BLE vulnerability may be exploited to unlock cars, smart locks, building doors, smartphones
A Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) vulnerability discovered by NCC Group researchers may be used by attackers to unlock Teslas (or other cars with automotive keyless entry), …
60% of BYOD companies face serious security risks
When employees began bringing shiny, new smartphones into the office in the late 2000s, many business and IT leaders spotted an opportunity. They recognized the …
Eavesdropping scam: A new scam call tactic
Hiya has detected the newest scam call tactic, the eavesdropping scam. The new scam aims to get users to call back by leaving vague voicemail messages where an unknown voice …
Cosumers don’t think they can dodge identity fraud
Nearly one in 10 smartphone users in the UK (9%), as many as 5.7 million people, have fallen victim to identity fraud in the last 12 months, according to a research by GBG. …
How mobile app usage data could reveal a person’s identity
The time a person spends on different smartphone apps is enough to identify them from a larger group in more than one in three cases say researchers, who warn of the …
Increased connectivity: What’s in store for 2022?
Deloitte released a report which highlights how trends in Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) may affect businesses and consumers worldwide in 2022. The report …
EU Commission takes on challenge to improve the cybersecurity of wireless devices
The European Commission has taken action to improve the cybersecurity of wireless devices available on the European market. As mobile phones, smart watches, fitness trackers …
Image encryption technique could keep photos safe on popular cloud photo services
The past decade has witnessed scandal after scandal over private images maliciously or accidentally made public. A study from computer scientists at Columbia Engineering …
5G business smartphone shipments to grow steadily
5G business smartphone shipments will grow at a CAGR of 28% over the 2021-2026 forecast period, according to a Strategy Analytics forecast. High positive growth is expected in …
Bitcoin Security Rectifier app aims to make Bitcoin more secure
A computer science engineer at Michigan State University has a word of advice for the millions of bitcoin owners who use smartphone apps to manage their cryptocurrency: …
The LPWAN market to reach $109.76 billion by 2025
The low-power wide area networks (LPWAN) market is expected to grow by $109.76 billion during 2021-2025, expanding at a CAGR of almost 58%, according to Technavio. The report …