Android update process puts devices at risk of malware Infection

Researchers from Indiana University have discovered a vulnerability in the way Android handles updates. Android update process puts devices at risk of malware Infection. The vulnerabilities capable to carry out privilege escalation attacks because of the weakness in its Package Management Service (PMS) that puts more than one billion Android devices at risk. As the paper states: “A distinctive […]

Apple security update fixes iOS vulnerability

Apple on Friday released the latest update for iOS. This Apple security update fixes iOS vulnerability related to SSL connection issue, which was causing encryption vulnerability earlier. According to the Apple ralease notes, the previous versions of iOS was missing key SSL validation steps that kept Secure Transport from validating authentic connections, making it possible […]