The US just made an exception to its sweeping Wi-Fi router ban, and it's a big one
… The broader policy isn’t changing, meaning that new Wi-Fi routers launching in the US must pass a national security review before entering the market. …
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Android's Advanced Protection Mode may soon disable a key Chrome feature to boost security
… This is a one-click security mode that enables all of Android’s highest security features to safeguard high-risk individuals against online attacks, harmful apps, and data risks. …
One UI 9 makes it easier to spot sideloaded apps on your Galaxy phone
… In its One UI 9 beta press release, Samsung noted that “One UI 9 also introduces enhanced protection against suspicious apps and potential threats: when new high-risk apps are detected, it now warns users, blocks execution and installation, and recommends deletion through security policy updates.” … …
Even security‑minded readers can’t quit this convenient Google log-in feature
… However, putting all your “digital eggs in the Google basket,” as Rita puts it, is a significant security and access risk. …
The US just pulled the plug on ALL foreign-made Wi-Fi routers
… The FCC and national security agencies have cited supply chain vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks as key concerns that motivated this move. …
A severe iPhone exploit is now public, and anyone can use it
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That new White House app looks all sorts of problematic under the hood
… The White House app assumes all this is secure, but any compromise to these projects would expose White House app users to risk — hardly the sort of good security practice we should expect from a government app. …
FCC Wi-Fi router ban adds another manufacturer's models to exception list
… The agency deemed that these products “pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons.” This led to the creation of the Covered List, which includes a catalog of equipment and services that are said to be risks. …
Your Phone Link setup on Windows could be at risk from this Trojan
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GrapheneOS closes an Android VPN loophole before Google does
… Google’s Android Security Team reportedly classified the issue as “Won’t Fix Infeasible ” and decided it wouldn’t be included in a security bulletin. …