Mobile

Pierluigi Paganini April 02, 2026
Italian spyware vendor creates Fake WhatsApp app, targeting 200 users

WhatsApp blocked a fake app by Italian firm SIO/Asigint that targeted 200 users with spyware, urging them to reinstall the official app. WhatsApp has recently uncovered a malicious fake version of its app that targeted roughly 200 users, most of whom are in Italy. The platform confirmed that the unofficial client contained spyware and was […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 30, 2026
It’s a mystery … alleged unpatched Telegram zero-day allows device takeover, but Telegram denies

A critical Telegram flaw could allow zero-click remote code execution on devices, but Telegram denies it. Researcher Michael DePlante (@izobashi) of TrendAI Zero Day disclosed a new Telegram vulnerability through Zero Day Initiative (ZDI). The vulnerability, tracked as ZDI-CAN-30207 (CVSS score of 9.8) allows attackers to execute code on targeted devices without any user interaction. […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 29, 2026
Apple issues urgent lock screen warnings for unpatched iPhones and iPads

Apple is alerting users of outdated iPhones and iPads via lock screen warnings about active web-based exploits, urging immediate software updates. Apple is sending lock screen alerts to users running outdated iOS and iPadOS versions, warning of active web-based attacks targeting their devices. The notifications urge users to install critical updates to stay protected, highlighting […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 20, 2026
Apple urges iPhone users to update as Coruna and DarkSword exploit kits emerge

Apple warns that outdated iPhones are vulnerable to Coruna and DarkSword exploit kits and urges users to update iOS. Apple has warned that iPhones running outdated iOS versions are at risk from exploit kits like Coruna and DarkSword. These attacks use malicious web content to trigger infection chains that can steal sensitive data. Users are […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 19, 2026
DarkSword emerges as powerful iOS exploit tool in global attacks

DarkSword, a new iOS exploit kit, is used by multiple actors to steal data in campaigns targeting Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Malaysia, and Ukraine. Lookout Threat Labs discovered a new iOS exploit kit called DarkSword that has been used since late 2025 by multiple threat actors, including surveillance vendors and likely nation-state actors. The toolkit enables […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 16, 2026
Advanced Protection Mode in Android 17 prevents apps from misusing Accessibility Services

Android 17 will block non-accessibility apps from using the Accessibility API under Advanced Protection Mode to reduce malware abuse. Android 17 introduces a new security feature in Advanced Protection Mode (AAPM) that blocks apps without accessibility functions from accessing the Accessibility API. The change, first reported by Android Authority and included in Android 17 Beta […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 12, 2026
Apple issues emergency fixes for Coruna flaws in older iOS versions

Apple released iOS 16.7.15 and 15.8.7 updates for older iPhones and iPads to patch vulnerabilities linked to the Coruna exploits. Apple has released security updates for legacy devices, rolling out iOS and iPadOS 16.7.15 and 15.8.7 to address vulnerabilities tied to the recently disclosed Coruna exploits. The patches aim to protect older iPhone and iPad […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 11, 2026
BeatBanker malware targets Android users with banking Trojan and crypto miner

BeatBanker Android malware spreads through fake Starlink apps on websites imitating Google Play Store, hijacking devices, stealing credentials, and mining crypto. A new Android malware called BeatBanker spreads through fake Starlink apps distributed on websites posing as the Google Play Store. Once installed, it hijacks devices, steals login credentials, tampers with cryptocurrency transactions, and secretly […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 09, 2026
Russia-linked hackers target Signal, WhatsApp of officials globally

Russia-linked hackers are targeting Signal and WhatsApp accounts of government and military officials worldwide, warns Dutch intelligence. Dutch intelligence agencies (MIVD and AIVD) warn of a global campaign by Russia-linked threat actors aiming to compromise Signal and WhatsApp accounts. The operation targets government officials, civil servants, and military personnel, highlighting growing cyber risks to sensitive […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 05, 2026
Google uncovers Coruna iOS Exploit Kit targeting iOS 13–17.2.1

Google warns of the Coruna iOS exploit kit, using 23 exploits across five chains to target iPhones running iOS 13–17.2.1, but not the latest iOS. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has identified a powerful new iOS exploit kit called Coruna (also known as CryptoWaters) that targets Apple iPhones running iOS versions 13.0 through 17.2.1. The kit […]