Tag: Mobile Security
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Authorities seize devices used to blast scam SMSes in Genting
Countrywide effort shields mobile users from scam SMS campaigns The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced a major enforcement action targeting devices used to blast scam SMS messages in and around Genting Highlands. The seizure aims to curb fraudulent activities that flood mobile networks with misleading texts, often steering recipients toward financial scams or…
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Authorities Seize Devices Used to Blast Scam SMSes in Genting
Genting: Authorities Seize Devices Used for Scam SMSes Malaysian authorities have swooped in on a cluster of devices believed to be used to broadcast scam text messages, a move that disrupted mobile services in the Genting area. The operation, led by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), aims to curb a growing form of…
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Google Confirms Take a Message Mic Bug, Disabled on Pixel 4 and 5
Overview: Google confirms a mic bug in Take a Message Google has acknowledged a microphone issue within the Pixel Phone app’s “Take a Message” feature that caused audio to be unintentionally sent to callers. This problem affected only a small subset of users, but Google moved quickly to address it by disabling the feature on…
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Android Rolls Out ‘Failed Authentication Lock’ to Strengthen Device Theft Protections
Overview: A New Layer in Android’s Theft Protection Google has announced a series of updates designed to bolster Android devices against theft and unauthorized access. The centerpiece is a feature called “Failed Authentication Lock,” which is intended to automatically tighten security after repeated failed login attempts. This addition sits alongside existing protections like stronger authentication…
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iPhone 5s Gets New Software Update 13 Years After Launch: What iOS 12.5.8 Means for Legacy Phones
Apple Publishes a Long-Aored Update for Aging Devices In a surprising move, Apple has released an updated version of iOS 12 for devices that still run that older operating system, including the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6. The update, named iOS 12.5.8, arrives 13 years after the iPhone 5s first hit the market and eight…
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GCash Introduces In-App OTPs to Fight Phishing and Fraud
GCash Evolves Security with In-App One-Time Passwords GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance superapp, is rolling out a new security feature designed to curb phishing scams and fraudulent activity: in-app One-Time Passwords (OTPs). The move aims to add an extra layer of protection for millions of users as digital wallets become the preferred method for everyday…
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GCash in-app OTPs: Strengthening security against phishing
GCash Introduces In-App OTPs to Counter Phishing and Fraud GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance superapp, has launched a significant security upgrade: in-app One-Time Passwords (OTPs). This move aims to fortify user protection against phishing scams and other fraud vectors that have become increasingly sophisticated. By deploying OTPs directly within the app, GCash seeks to add…
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Source Code Access Standoff: Government Tech Supervision and the Fight Over Design
introduction The standoff over access to source code has moved beyond a debate about a few lines of software. It signals a broader clash: should the state supervise the behavior of modern technology, or should it let designers and developers steer the code with limited public oversight? This question is playing out in policy discussions,…
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Android Update Crackdown: Google Caps Sideloading Safeguards
What’s changing and why it matters Google has announced a sweeping update to Android that tightens how users install apps from outside the official Google Play Store. For years, sideloading has been one of Android’s most distinctive features, offering flexibility that iPhone users could not easily match. The new safeguards signal a strategic move by…
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Google’s Android Update: A New Era as Sideloading Faces Stricter Controls
Introduction: A Fundamental Shift for Android Google has announced a sweeping update to Android that tightens the reins on sideloading—the practice that has long set Android apart from iPhone by allowing apps to be installed from sources beyond the Google Play Store. The move, described by developers and security researchers as the biggest change to…