6 verified briefings on Mobile Security. Each story includes a plain-English summary, why it matters, and the concrete action engineering teams should take.
Google is quietly installing a new system app, Android Pulse, on phones. It runs in the background to continuously monitor other apps for misbehavior, adding a new layer of real-time security to the platform.
Russia's FSB intelligence agency has accused foreign spy services of compromising the smartphones of senior Russian officials. The agency claims the devices were turned into surveillance tools capable of stealing data, recording conversations, and covertly activating microphones and cameras to monitor their surroundings.
NordVPN has released its Call Protection feature for iOS users worldwide. The new tool provides real-time alerts for incoming scam calls without logging or listening to user conversations. This adds a new layer of security for iPhone users against a growing and costly global problem.
A new report reveals that multiple popular mobile browsers, including Microsoft Edge and Aloha, are collecting and sharing precise user location data with third-party companies. The findings highlight significant privacy risks for both individual users and corporate environments where data security is a primary concern.
Google is introducing a new feature to detect fake calls that use AI deepfake technology. As scammers increasingly spoof trusted numbers and impersonate people, this tool aims to protect users from sophisticated social engineering attacks by identifying and flagging potential AI-generated voices during calls.
Security researchers have uncovered a major Android ad fraud operation named 'Trapdoor'. The scheme used 455 malicious apps and extensive infrastructure to generate up to 659 million fraudulent ad bid requests daily, targeting the mobile advertising ecosystem and device users with malvertising.