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Google Patches 180 Android Flaws, Including a Wi-Fi Bug That Needs No Tap to Exploit
September 2026's Android security update is the largest in months. One flaw lets attackers run malicious code over Wi-Fi without the phone's owner doing anything.
Fake Apps Are Hiding in Google Play's Beta Program to Dodge Public Reviews
Scammers are uploading sham casino and gaming apps to Google Play's Early Access program, where there are no public ratings or warnings, then buying social media ads to pull in victims.
Apple Fixes Around 200 Security Flaws in iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate 27
The updates patch kernel vulnerabilities that could let attackers take control of a device, crash it, or quietly read private data.
Google patches a Pixel phone flaw that hackers are already using
September update fixes 110 bugs in Pixel devices, including a modem weakness attackers can hit from nearby without a tap from the owner.
Phone thief raided victim's Sharesies investment account and moved $50,000 in three transfers
A Hamilton man is behind bars after a stolen cellphone gave criminals a direct route into an investment app, netting tens of thousands of dollars. The case also exposed a separate scheme to help scammers cheat an elderly victim out of $24,000.
Six Phone Settings That Actually Protect Your Privacy
Most of us carry a small tracking device in our pockets and never adjust a single default. Here is what to switch on, what to switch off, and why it matters.
ToxicPanda 2.0: Android Banking Malware Now Targets 140+ Apps and Steals PINs
A revamped ToxicPanda carries 167 remote commands and a PIN-grabbing routine aimed at more than 140 banking and cryptocurrency apps worldwide.
Apple Patches Dozens of WebKit Flaws That Could Let Attackers Crash or Spy on Your iPhone and Mac
A wave of security fixes landed for iPhones and Macs, closing holes in the browser engine that powers Safari. Some bugs were serious enough to let criminals steal data or break out of the software's built-in safety walls.
A Video Call Can Now Hand Attackers the Keys to Your Android Phone
Researchers say a two-stage exploit against Unisoc modem chips turns a VoLTE video call into full kernel access, and there's no patch.
Two iPhone Exploit Tools Once Owned by Governments Are Now in the Hands of Ordinary Criminals
Coruna and DarkSword, sophisticated iPhone attack kits that began as nation-state spy tools, are spreading fast. Security researchers have found roughly 17,000 websites hosting them, and criminals are already making them worse.
Researchers Cracked Samsung Phones Wide Open by Turning Bixby Against Its Own Device
A five-step exploit chain using Bixby, Samsung Members, and Samsung Account could hand a stranger complete control of your Galaxy phone. Patches are out, but older devices may still be exposed.
Apple sued after fake Sparrow Wallet app on App Store drains $1.8M in Bitcoin
Three users say a counterfeit crypto wallet, promoted in App Store collections, tricked them into handing over the secret recovery phrases that guard their coins.
What Is Really Inside Your Work Apps? Lookout's New Tool Aims to Tell You
A new scanning service from mobile security firm Lookout builds detailed ingredient lists for enterprise apps, exposing hidden vulnerable components before criminals can exploit them.
A Stolen Phone Number Nearly Took Over Someone's Entire Digital Life
A real-world SIM swap attack shows how quickly identity checks break down once a criminal gets hold of your phone number.
Invisible Text on an Android Screen Can Hijack AI Phone Assistants, and Then the PC Behind Them
Researchers show how a rogue Android app can whisper hidden orders to open-source AI agents, then pivot the attack onto the computer running the show.