security

Hi all - ive been in a crap situation for a while now n need some knowledge so im not being taken for a walk over. I had intruder incidents in my home a few years ago, thats in the past although it was quite a stressful time seeing as only paperwork was moved about, i misplaced some i.d n thats...

This is some serious malware, people. Stay clear of installing from unknown sources. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/this-new-android-malware-can-unlock-your-phone-and-drain-your-bank-accounts-how-to-stay-safe

I have a Pixel 6 and I find the security model for the Photos application to be confusing. When I take a screenshot this does NOT appear in the default image view when I start Photos. But if I select "Library" then there is a sub-option for Screenshots. Is that being saved into the cloud...

At I/O 2023, Google shares the latest ways Android keeps you and your devices safe.

I was going through my usage history on my phone and found something very odd: my phone sends text messages WITHOUT my participation! Every day, it sends 5 texts at 1 minute intervals to the very same 4 digit number. It is NOT me that is sending those texts! I often go weeks without sending a...

I'd be very warry of a computer (including tablets/smartphones) that's connected to the Internet, yet no longer receiving security updates! Yet multiple people on forums have told me that Android systems without OS security updates can be used safely, so long as you otherwise have good security...

This is a thread for Android users to share security tips with each-other. I'll start: #1: Use AdGuard, or another trustworthy system-wide ad-blocker (i.e. blocks ads in all apps, not just websites). Ads are a common source of malware and other security problems, so it's better just to block...

I bought a new Samsung Galaxy Note20 ultra 5g through my phone provider 2 years ago. I recently downloaded the app 'Root Checker Pro' to check for security reasons. While the app's root verification process produced negative results. However, the app's secondary verification process produced a...

Model: Optus X Pro 2 P652 Pro Topic: Security Certificates On my phone, I used to go to settings>security>encrypted...>trusted network security certificates Then if i disabled a certain certificate/s, (eg.Google) then all Google sites, apps, etc would instantly stop working & notifications pop...

I have been given the task to get some android tablets (SM-T500) working in kiosk mode (soti mobicontrol). The issue is when they are in kiosk mode it blocks the USB switcher menu and the allow access to tablet data dialog box I have managed to get the USB switcher menu working by allowing...

I live with a domestic abuser (see also this thread by me: Concerned a Domestic Abuser May Have Put Stalkerware on My Phone). I believe he has sent me GPS trackers via text message when I have tried leaving our home. This is what happened: After I told him I was leaving home and was a few hours...

Recently, I’ve learned of a type of malware called stalkerware. Based on the fact that the domestic abuser sent GPS trackers via text message on two occasions over the past 1.5 years while I tried to get away from him and two other strange phone behaviors—my cell service being disconnected when...

Question How to check secure mobile permissions from spy and auto malfunctions I am installing r&d with advertising 300-400 video apps to test and try and check which works good on my android app. Many of the app auto install some more free promoted apps or auto Play videos or auto change...

We are researchers on the speech privacy. Our team finds the vulnerability of smartphones against eavesdropping via the built-in zero-permission inertial sensors. More information is referred to our paper that is submitted to IEEE INFOCOM 2022. Introduction Do you know your smartphone may...

Why the F does the lock screen highlight the numbers I press? Brightly and with a slow fade, too. Brilliant design! I could see that once from 20 feet away and remember the pattern of key presses. At least 2 people (that I know of) have already been able to unlock my phone, making me change my...

Once again, Chrome is at the leading edge of allowing the tracking of its users. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/02/new-browser-tracking-hack-works-even-when-you-flush-caches-or-go-incognito/

While searching "My Files" on my Galaxy S8+, I came across a strange hidden folder. The hidden folder is called ".privacy_safe" and it contains an empty file named "Files in this directory are very important Please do not delete!" as well as 2 sub-folders: - "Videos" : contains randomly-named...

Is hide it pro (audio manager) safe to use? Does it send your photos or videos to its server? I've not given it my Google ID and I'm not using the Google drive backup for this app. can it still create a cloud backup and send the data there or to its server?

How do I know if my Android phone uses 2D (only using front facing camera) or 3D face unlock (using special and specific hardware instead of only the front camera)?

Hi all, I have an LG Stylo 4 running Android 9. I have Cricket Wireless and use a data connection. i've set my DNS to cloudflare. I changed the password on my primary Google account, the one my phone is using by default, and received no prompt to log in to my phone again as I would expect. What...

Hi, I'm getting more and more creeped out by this and I'm hoping someone here can help! I have a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. I have received two random texts from two random individuals. The first text I got was a few days before Christmas and popped up as "Secret" and the message "hihi" at the...