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Bluebox reveals Android security hole, may affect 99 percent of devices – Engadget


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Bluebox reveals Android security hole, may affect 99 percent of devices
Engadget
Researchers at Bluebox Security have revealed a disturbing flaw in Android's security model, which the group claims may affect up to 99 percent of Android devices in existence. According to Bluebox, this vulnerability has existed since Android 1.6
Security firm claims 99 percent of Android apps open to takeoverZDNet (blog)
Security flaw opens all modern Android devices to "zombie botnet" takeoverApple Insider
Android flaw allows hackers to alter appsITWorld Canada
Ars Technica –Computerworld
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Banks brace for cyberwarfare drill Quantum Dawn 2 – Engadget

Banks brace for cyberwarfare drill Quantum Dawn 2
Engadget
Come June 28th, Wall Street outfits including the likes of Citigroup and Bank of America will be under siege — from fake hackers, that is. Representatives from a total of 40 companies along with the Federal Reserve, Securities and Exchange Commission

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Congress adds cyber-espionage review for government tech purchases … – Engadget


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Congress adds cyber-espionage review for government tech purchases
Engadget
Huawei's having a tougher time getting its network tech into the US, but Congress is apparently looking to shore up its security with other Chinese manufacturers too and has added a new purchase review law for NASA, Justice and Commerce departments of
US Congress restricts government purchase of Chinese computer equipment The Verge
US introduces cyber-espionage clause to funding law to lock out Chinese vendorsTeleGeography
America restricts Chinese tech purchases citing cyber-espionage concernsThe Commentator
SlashGear –Tech in Asia –Computing
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McAfee shows how major Android scamware ticks, prevents us from learning first … – Engadget

McAfee shows how major Android scamware ticks, prevents us from learning first
Engadget
Woe be to anyone who's tricked long enough to finish the installation, as the malware often sends text messages to expensive premium phone numbers or links target devices to botnets. The safeguard? McAfee would like you to sign up for its antivirus

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