Crypto’s Newest Threat: Android Devices At Risk As US And UK Intel Agencies R...
The crypto space, long viewed as particularly vulnerable to cyber criminals due to its nascent stage, faces fresh malware threats. A recent joint report from top intelligence agencies in the United States and the United Kingdom underscores this ongoing cyber tug-of-war. The joint advisory, which encompasses a significant international collaboration, alarms the emergence of a […]
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It is no secret how mobile Android devices are vulnerable to a wide range of attacks, which could have drastic consequences for consumers. Especially when it comes to financial details being leaked, these Android vulnerabilities will need to be addressed sooner rather than later. Accessibility clickjacking is one of the more recent forms of malware putting over 500 million devices – and Bitcoin users around the world – at risk. Accessibility Clickjacking is A Major Risk On Android. Earlier this month, security researchers unveiled more details on a new type of malware that is putting....
Earlier this week, ZeroBlock announced that their Bitcoin App is now available on Android devices. The ZeroBlock App has already been a success for iOS devices. As the price of Bitcoin continues to rise, individuals can now find real time market data and news on iOS and Android devices. ZeroBlock displays real time price quotes from BitStamp, Mt. Gox, Btc-e, btcchina, and Coinbase. ZeroBlock was founded by Dan Held and Kevin Johnson in May 2013 and has become the highest rated and most reviewed Bitcoin-related app in the Apple app store. ZeroBlock issued the following press release....
The number of exploits and security threats on the Android platform does not seem to be coming to an end anytime soon. A new StageFright exploit puts millions of Android devices at risk of being hijacked, leaving phones and tablets vulnerable to remote hacking. Bitcoin users should be especially wary of this exploit as it could their funds at stake. So far, no devices have been confirmed to be safe from harm, as security researchers exploited various phone models over the past few days.
Over one million Android devices have become victims of mass malware hidden in apps called Gooligan. Research by security firm Check Point Software Technologies (CPST) this month released startling evidence that the malicious software is present in almost 100 apps. Gooligan: 74 percent of devices ‘vulnerable’. CPST has now begun working with Android’s security team to protect user accounts. It is said that at particularly risk is Gmail, Google Docs and Google Play accounts, among others. The company wrote in a blog post on Wednesday: “The infection begins when a user downloads and installs....
In a new study by Cambridge University, user data is routinely retrievable from secondhand Android devices that have been wiped through a factory reset. Most Android devices offer no way of easily deleting user data such as access tokens, messages, images, and other content. The problem doesn’t affect only a small percentage of Android users, it affects an estimated 500 million Android devices, this poses a problem for companies that resell used Android devices. In addition to the 500 million affected devices, up to 630 million people do not properly wipe multimedia files in their devices....