A New Attack Lets Hackers Steal 2-Factor Authentication Codes From Android Phones

Android devices are vulnerable to a new attack that can covertly steal two-factor authentication codes, location timelines, ...
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'Pixnapping' Attack Can Steal Two-Factor Codes From Android Phones

Google has only partially mitigated the attack, which involves using a malicious Android app to secretly discern the two-factor codes generated by authenticator apps.

Android phones are skipping Qi2, and Nothing thinks it knows why

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) finalized the Qi2 standard in the second half of 2023. Based on Apple's MagSafe ...

Updated to Android 16? You should enable these 2 critical security features ASAP - here's why

I'll explain these two key security features and how to find and enable them. 1. Identity Check . This feature was added in 2024, but it didn't receive much attention until the re ...

You Can Now Easily Verify Your Android Contacts' Identities

Android System Key Verifier has actually been available as a separate app before. Now, right from the Messages app, you and a ...

I used 14 secret codes to unlock menus of settings on my iPhone and Android - how it works

ZDNET's key takeaways Use these codes to forward calls, pay your bill, check balances, etc.Some of the codes work only on certain carriers or devices.One of the codes also might erase your data, so ...
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On Android 16? Your phone has 2 critical security upgrades - enable them ASAP

Android 16 adds stronger default protection for all users. Identity Check helps block access outside trusted locations. Advanced Protection shields against apps, networks, and scams. Although Google's ...