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Malicious Apps Target Users in Israel and Gaza The Initial Malicious App A genuine app called RedAlert – Rocket Alerts, which provides timely and precise alerts about incoming airstrikes, has become popular among users in the Israel and Gaza region. Unfortunately, a malicious, spoofed version of the app has been detected. This fake app collects…
Dark Patterns in Japanese Mobile Apps Introduction Researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology have uncovered a concerning presence of “dark patterns” in popular Japanese mobile apps. Dark patterns refer to deceitful design elements in user interfaces that manipulate users into taking actions contrary to their original intentions. While extensively studied in Western contexts, this…
Dark Patterns Discovered in Japanese Mobile Apps: A Cause for Concern Introduction In a recent study conducted by researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, it has been found that popular Japanese mobile apps employ malicious design elements known as “dark patterns” or deceptive user interface designs. The study also discovered a new class of…
## Community-Based App for Managing Mobile Privacy and Security *By | August 4, 2023* In the era of ever-increasing concerns about mobile privacy and security, a recent study conducted by Vanderbilt University offers a glimmer of hope. The study evaluated the impact of a community-based app, “Community Oversight of Privacy and Security” (CO-oPS), on individuals…
CherryBlos and FakeTrade: New Malware Campaigns Targeting Android Users for Cryptocurrency Theft and Financial Scams Introduction In the realm of cybersecurity, Android users have become the latest target for malware campaigns seeking to steal cryptocurrency and perpetrate fraudulent financial activities. Two related malware campaigns, known as CherryBlos and FakeTrade, have recently come to the attention…
Spyware Disguised as Marketing SDK Found in 101 Android Applications The popular Android applications like Noizz, Zapya, VFly, and Biugo have been found to contain spyware disguised as a marketing software development kit (SDK) that could extract and report sensitive data from users’ devices without their consent. According to Doctor Web, the Russian antivirus vendor,…
Google Launches Bug Bounty Program for Mobile Applications Google has launched the Mobile VRP (vulnerability rewards program), a bug bounty program aimed at detecting and reporting vulnerabilities found in the company’s mobile applications. This new reward program will run alongside the Google Devices and Android security reward programs, which allow security researchers to identify security…