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Reddit » Android Security
2M ago
Hi, i have recently bought an android tablet, soon after using it for a couple of days i kept on getting this (close/wait) option for some application that is running in the backround... pressing either option would not do anything (would not close any application) and other than that message popping up on my screen a few times a day (atleast 10) everything worked ok, then i installed avira and avira scanned the device, said it was clean but gave me an error saying "the contents of your device storage might have been modified via USB" i have not plugged the device via usb into any computer or ..read more
Reddit » Android Security
8M ago
submitted by /u/Flimsy_Stomach1481
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Reddit » Android Security
10M ago
submitted by /u/Beneficial-Bag5889
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Reddit » Android Security
1y ago
Security Update reverted backwards?...I think....
I have a Moto Power G 2022 through Walmart and Straight Talk and its about a month or 2 old. The thing is I finally got it to Update through the Settings app..under this heading there are 4 types of updates which says from top to bottom Google PlayProtect..then beneath that Security Update (May 1 2022) ..then beneath that Find My Device (On) ...and finally below that on the bottom Google Play system update (June1 2022). They were all green colored (updated) except Security Update ( which has reverted back to the red color( not updated???). The ..read more
Reddit » Android Security
1y ago
I am no politician.. I just want to know, they say their exploit is able to fully hack into any Android/iPhone?
I know no system is 100% secure but how there can be spywares like that?
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Reddit » Android Security
1y ago
I put togther some notes on android security/privacy and some protections. to get a thread going on android security/privacy and possible protections.
android possible infection vectors: (and some mitigation)
1: web ads, malvertising
2: 3rd party app stores
3: untrusted wifi networks, MiTM or or SSL injection
4: targetd APT attacks, espionage
5: malware in APKs in playstore
1-5 from: https://cujo.com/android-malware/
More traditional vectors:
- phishing and email/messaging borne attacks with attachments and URL links.
- evil maid, and other physical handle attacks.
- trick user into run ..read more