Popular mobile messaging software WhatsApp is in the firing line again for another security SNAFU. A Dutch researcher has pointed out that its session encryption breaks a cardinal rule: a one-time pad is supposed to be a *one* time pad!
Naked Security – Sophos
Attackers can send a maliciously-crafted SMS to a Windows Phone, causing it to reboot and disable messaging functionality. “The flaw appears to affect other aspects of the Windows Phone operating system too,” reported WinRumors. Read more
Dean Takahashi / VentureBeat:
MySpace acquiring team and assets of social messaging service Threadbox (exclusive) — MySpace is in the process of acquiring the team and assets of social messaging service Threadbox. — A source close to the matter tipped VentureBeat off on the news, and MySpace has since confirmed the deal with us.