by dbadmin | Jan 15, 2026 | Google, hacking, News
TL;DR Researchers have found a vulnerability in Fast Pair implementation that could let bad actors connect to audio devices to eavesdrop or track victims’ locations. Google says it has “worked with these researchers to fix these vulnerabilities.” Updates from audio...
by dbadmin | Jul 30, 2025 | Android, Apple iOS, Apple iPhone, hacking, News, USB, USB-C
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Researchers have identified new methods to exploit backdoors into Android and iOS to steal data. “Choicejacking” is an evolution of the infamous juice jacking technique and also uses a rigged USB charger or cable to initiate...
by dbadmin | Dec 30, 2024 | AT&T, Cybersecurity, hacking, News, Verizon
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority AT&T and Verizon have confirmed that they were targeted as part of the Salt Typhoon hack. Both carriers said their networks were now clear in the wake of the hack. Several telecommunications companies were affected by...
by dbadmin | May 4, 2024 | Android apps, hacking, Microsoft, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Microsoft has uncovered a security vulnerability affecting Android apps named “Dirty Stream.” This could allow attackers to execute malicious code within popular apps, potentially leading to data theft. The flaw is...
by dbadmin | Mar 12, 2024 | hacking, News, Roku
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Over 15,000 Roku accounts were compromised using stolen login credentials. Hackers had access to stored credit card information and used it for fraudulent transactions. Streaming giant Roku disclosed a data breach impacting over...
by dbadmin | Nov 3, 2023 | Android, Apple iOS, Apple iPhone 15, Bluetooth, hacking, iOS, News, Windows 11
Credit: Flipper Zero Flipper Zero is a $200 portable pen-testing tool that can read and emulate a variety of radio waves. Bad actors have used the Flipper Zero to send a barrage of Bluetooth requests to nearby iPhones, Android phones, and Windows devices. On iOS 17,...
