Fake ‘Antivirus’ App Spreads Android Malware, Steals Banking Credentials

A fake Android antivirus app called TrustBastion is spreading malware and stealing banking credentials. Here’s how it works and how to stay protected.
PCMag

Stop Using Face ID Right Now. Here's Why

Biometric locks like face recognition are convenient to set up—but because of a legal loophole, law enforcement can bypass ...

Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts

The department has sent Google, Meta and other companies hundreds of subpoenas for information on accounts that track or ...
Bleeping Computer

Google rolls out Android theft protection feature updates

Google has introduced stronger Android authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools to make smartphones more challenging targets for thieves. These updated Android theft protection features ...
9to5google

Android adds ‘Failed Authentication Lock’ setting, boosts failed passcode lockout

Google today detailed the latest device theft protection features for Android across stronger authentication and enhanced recovery tools. “Failed Authentication Lock” will lock your screen “after ...
InfoQ

Android Studio Otter Boosts Agent Workflows and Adds LLM Flexibility

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
Forbes

New Facebook Warning For 3 Billion Users After Password Attacks

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Facebook password attacks are ongoing,security experts have warned. Just as users of the ...
Digital Trends

Android 17’s native app lock may also hide notifications from locked apps

Fresh leaks from Android 17’s Canary build suggest that Google is actively working on how notifications behave for locked apps. According to a new Android Authority report, notifications from apps ...
Reuters

Spain to investigate Meta for alleged Android privacy breaches

Spain's parliament to investigate Meta for privacy violations Research suggests Meta tracked Android users' web activity Meta faces scrutiny under EU laws including GDPR and DSA MADRID, Nov 19 ...
MacRumors

Developers Can Now Make Android Apps With Apple's Swift

The first preview release of the Swift SDK for Android was published this week, allowing developers to build Android apps in Swift with official tooling and making it easier to share code across iOS ...
WLOX

Keel authentication ceremony held for future U.S.S. Thad Cochran

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - On Thursday, a keel certification ceremony was held for the soon-to-be U.S.S. Thad Cochran (DDG 135). The state-of-the-art warship is named in honor of the statesman who ...
Wired

A New Attack Lets Hackers Steal 2-Factor Authentication Codes From Android Phones

Android devices are vulnerable to a new attack that can covertly steal two-factor authentication codes, location timelines, and other private data in less than 30 seconds. The new attack, named ...