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Xinjiang Border Control: Spyware Apps on Foreign Tourists' Devices

Chinese authorities are secretly installing surveillance apps on smartphones of foreigners at border crossings in the Xinjiang region who are entering from neighboring Kyrgyzstan, an international investigation revealed. . Xinjiang (XUAR) is an autonomous territory and home to many Muslim ethnic minority groups where China is known to be conducting massive surveillance operations, especially on the activities of Uighurs, a Muslim Turkic minority group of about 8 million people. The Chinese government has blamed the Muslim Turkic minority group for Islamic extremism and deadly attacks on Chinese targets. The link for this article located at The Hacker News is no longer available. . Xinjiang authorities are reportedly installing spyware on foreign smartphones at border crossings, revealing alarming surveillance tactics.. chinese, authorities, secretly, installing, surveillance, smartphones, foreigners, border. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jul 03, 2019 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Hacks/Cracks
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Huawei Models No Longer Include Facebook Apps: Privacy Concerns

Facebook is reportedly planning to stop Chinese tech giant Huawei from pre-installing its applications on future Huawei smartphones. . According to Reuters, new Huawei smartphone models will not have Facebook, WhatsApp, or Instagram pre-installed. There will, or would have been, a business deal in place between Facebook and Huawei to allow the latter to pre-install these applications on its smartphone models. The link for this article located at ZDNet is no longer available. . Huawei mobile devices will discontinue the default installation of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, altering the options available to users.. Huawei Apps, Smartphone Security, App Pre-installation, Facebook Deal. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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Google Introduces Anti-Phishing Security Tokens for Android Users

Google just announced a new security feature that allows users of Android 7 and later to use their smartphones to authenticate themselves to their Google accounts. . The surprise announcement was buried inside a pile of enterprise-oriented enhancements revealed at Google Cloud Next 2019 in San Francisco on Wednesday. Released in beta, the feature is designed to protect Google users from phishing attacks. Once enabled, the user logs into their Google account using their username and password as normal before authenticating that their enrolled smartphone is present by clicking on a message that appears on the screen. The link for this article located at NakedSecurity is no longer available. . The surprise announcement was buried inside a pile of enterprise-oriented enhancements revealed at G. google, announced, security, feature, allows, users, android, later, their. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Apr 12, 2019 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Security Projects
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Federal Court Demands Decryption From Apple And Google Under Law

The FBI has made it no secret that it hates Apple and Google's efforts to encrypt files in your smartphones and tablets. Now court documents have emerged showing just how far the Feds are willing to go to decrypt citizens' data.. The paperwork has shown two cases where federal prosecutors have cited the All Writs Act The link for this article located at The Register UK is no longer available. . Legal filings expose the methods by which federal authorities are leveraging the All Writs Act to require Apple and Google to unlock encrypted gadgets.. smartphone Encryption, Federal Surveillance, Privacy Concerns, Encryption Demands. . Alex

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Safeguarding Your Information: Cybercriminals Targeting Mobile Devices

Your smartphone is probably a much more tempting target for cybercriminals than your desktop computer, and unless you take proper precautions, it's easier to hack as well.. Think of it this way: Your computer might have sensitive work documents, banking information or personal records, but there are only a few ways people can access those files The link for this article located at Tech News Daily is no longer available. . Mobile devices are a prime focus for hackers; discover strategies to safeguard your confidential information efficiently.. Smartphone Security, Cyber Threats, Digital Privacy. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Sep 06, 2013 User Avatar LinuxSecurity.com Team Hacks/Cracks
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Def Con 2023: Hacker Tactics on Digital Wallets and Smartphone Security

Hackers at a notorious Def Con gathering that ends here Sunday have come up with ways to reach into digital wallets.. Smartphones at the heart of modern lifestyles are becoming top targets for cyber attacks, according to security specialists and hackers who flocked to Las Vegas this week for back-to-back Def Con and Black Hat conferences. The link for this article located at Gadgets NDTV is no longer available. . Smartphones at the heart of modern lifestyles are becoming top targets for cyber attacks, according . hackers, notorious, gathering, sunday, reach. . Dave Wreski

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Increasing Mobile Device Threats: Focus On Smartphone Risks

Cyber criminals will increasingly target smartphone and PDA devices, according to the latest Global Threat Report from security vendor McAfee. The global smartphone market is expected to exceed $250bn (. 'Unfortunately, the inconveniences The link for this article located at Computing is no longer available. . Mobile devices are now increasingly under the scrutiny of cyber attackers, highlighting an expanding arena of risks in mobile cybersecurity.. Mobile Device Threats,Cyber Crime Trends,Smartphone Security. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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Protecting Data on PDAs and Smartphones to Avoid Legal Issues

Companies are risking legal action by failing to protect data held on personal digital assistants (PDAs) and smartphones, according to a survey. While there are no official statistics about the number of these devices that have been stolen, as many as . . . . Companies are risking legal action by failing to protect data held on personal digital assistants (PDAs) and smartphones, according to a survey. While there are no official statistics about the number of these devices that have been stolen, as many as a quarter of staff surveyed on PDA usage by mobile security firm Pointsec Mobile Technologies claimed to have either lost or had their PDA stolen. Two in five users have lost a mobile phone, with the most frequent places being taxis and restaurants. But what was seen as merely irritating in the past now has more serious consequences, as 85 per cent of users say that they use their PDA as a business tool. The link for this article located at VNUNet is no longer available. . Safeguarding information on mobile devices and tablets is essential; organizations might encounter regulatory challenges.. Data Privacy, Mobile Devices, Digital Assistant Risks. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

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