Hack-for-hire group caught targeting Android devices and iCloud backups

Security researchers exposed a spying campaign by a hack-for-hire group that used Android spyware and phishing to steal iCloud credentials and hack victims’ devices.
Android

Android 16 has a clever way to defeat USB-based hacking

Android 16 introduces a powerful new security measure that automatically blocks USB connections when your phone is locked, requiring device authentication before any external USB drives or peripherals ...
TechCrunch

Researchers uncover unknown Android flaws used to hack into a student’s phone

Amnesty International said that Google fixed previously unknown flaws in Android that allowed authorities to unlock phones using forensic tools. On Friday, Amnesty International published a report ...

The 'clipboard' upgrade in Android 16 is the productivity hack I've been waiting for

I didn't know I wanted this feature ...
PC Magazine

This Android Malware Connects to Google Gemini for Tips on Hacking Targets

This Android Malware Connects to Google Gemini for Tips on Hacking Targets 'PromptSpy' appears to be the first Android malware that uses generative AI in its execution flow, according to antivirus ...
Forbes

Android And iPhone Attacks—Try Turning It Off And On Again

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...