There’s been a spike in malware hitting Android phones, and the latest one, called ‘BingoMod,’ might be the scariest yet. This malware can steal money from your accounts and then wipe your phone clean. Using on-device fraud techniques, it can swipe up to $16,000 in one go. And the worst part? This isn’t even the final version—researchers say the creators are working on adding more features to make sure it doesn’t get detected.

Beware of this new Android malware that empties your bank account and clears your device completely

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Security researchers have discovered a new malware campaign that uses malicious extensions distributed via fake sites impersonating popular software and services.

Chrome and Edge users infected with malicious browser extensions that steal your personal data — what to do now

TechRadar

Open source tracking system Traccar GPS was found to have security vulnerabilities which could have allowed threat actors to run malicious code, remotely, and even take over flawed devices.A report from cybersecurity researchers at Horizon3.ai outlined the flaw, and also shared a proof-of-concept (PoC) to demonstrate how the vulnerability could be exploited in the wild.As per the researchers, Traccar GPS carried two path traversal vulnerabilities: CVE-2024-24809, and CVE-2024-31214. The former has a severity score of 8.5, while the latter 9.7. Both allow malicious actors to upload files with dangerous file types and thus put the entire endpoint in jeopardy.
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Security flaw in top GPS system could have left users open to attack

Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would you want to do that? Because attackers are using the insecure 2G protocol to spoof phone numbers and send SMS spam.

Google Sounds Urgent Warning To Kill This Setting On Your Android Phone

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According to the most recent data from Statista Consumer Insights, 63% of bank account holders handled a financial transaction on their smartphone or tablet as of the first quarter of 2024. A survey...

Here’s How Often You Should Check Your Checking Account Balance, According to Experts

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A Florida mother beat her toddler with a hanger while on FaceTime with the girl’s father — showcasing the violence on the screen — and even threatened to kill the child, police in the Sunshine State allege. Aaliyah Shantrelle Herring, 25, stands accused of one count each...

‘I’ll eliminate her my damn self’: Florida mother allegedly whipped 3-year-old daughter with hanger on FaceTime video, claimed her ex created the footage with AI

If you're anticipating the rollout of Android 15, it looks like you'll have to wait a little longer. While most people hoped that the newest Pixel phone series, the 9, would launch with the newest software, that wasn't the case, as the phones launched earlier than usual. Because of that, new owners have to wait a little to take advantage of their phone's full power.

Google reveals Android 15 rollout timing, and it's not good news

Your iPhone is already filled with amazing and useful features that help you in your everyday life, and Apple is constantly adding new features with every major software update. One of these new features is coming to the Phone app. When iOS 18 arrives, you’ll be able to record phone...

You Should Know How to Record a Phone Call on Your iPhone

Continental Tire has initiated a recall for a specific batch of passenger car tires primarily sold as original equipment for Audi A4 and A5 models. Approximately 10% of the affected tires were also sold in the U.S. replacement market. The issue stems from the tire design, which allows for higher flexing in the tread shoulder, leading to heat build-up that can cause belt edge separations. This defect poses a serious safety risk, as continued use of these tires could result in partial or full tread/belt loss, increasing the likelihood of a crash, injury, or even death.

Are You Affected By This Massive Continental Tire Recall?

With the growing convenience of smartphones, many users have become accustomed to storing sensitive information such as credit and debit card numbers, as well as social security numbers, directly on their devices. However, security experts are warning against this practice due to the risk of exposing personal information to unauthorized parties.

Never store credit cards or Social Security Numbers on your phone

Business Insider

The Foreign Ministry will be offering three-month visas as early as next month, Russian state media said.

Putin has decided that Russia is going to be a 'safe haven' for people who want to trade liberal Western ways for Russian 'moral values'

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Did someone say freebies? Home Depot has plenty of options for home maintenance and repair, and savvy shoppers can score some of it for free.

12 Things From Home Depot You Can Get Absolutely Free

A popular social media user has been making various predictions about what will come to pass in the near future. We've heard from a few self-professed 'time travelers' over the years, a trend which gained prominence in the early 2000s when a man named John Titor started to frequent online message boards claiming to be a soldier from the year 2036 who had gone back in time to warn humanity.

Self-professed 'time traveler' offers predictions of the future

The US Sun

A SPIRIT Airlines passenger was furious after discovering the front row seat she paid extra for had been taken by someone else who was reluctant to move. The woman had booked seat 1A but was greeted by another passenger who would not get up until a flight attendant offered to look for their original seat. […]

I paid to sit at front of plane but a woman was in my seat – a polite offer from flight attendant sent her scampering

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Updated COVID-19 vaccines are arriving for the fall and winter season. Experts say you should get vaccinated, but you may not need to rush to receive the shot.

Why you might not want to rush to get the new COVID vaccine

When you create a new account online, you’ll have the option to sign up with Google, Facebook, or another service. As tempting as that is, you should probably avoid it and create an account based on your own email address or username instead. To explain why, let’s take a look at something called SSO.

Why You Shouldn't Sign In With Google or Facebook

Turn the trudge that is debloating your phone into a Canta. Modern Android phones arrive with a dizzying number of apps you’ll likely never use. In some cases, phones sold in other regions include country-specific apps you definitely don’t need. In these cases, uninstalling them, freeing up space, and unloading resources on your device is preferable. However, there are some apps that you cannot remove from your phone as a normal user — you will need elevated privileges.

Here's how I easily debloated my Android phone

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Mary Trump made her co-host choke laughing with her description of former President Donald Trump's RNC as compared to VP Kamala Harris's DNC.
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Mary Trump Makes Co-Host Choke On Her Coffee By Saying RNC Was ‘White People Funeral’ Compared To DNC

A LUCKY stranger had found a wallet full of money on the side of the street - but the owner of the cash was more interested in a piece of paper. In the rare encounter, the stranger identified the owner of the lost item who thanked him greatly after being reunited with paperwork for a new car.

I found $2,000 in cash while leaving a store – I tried to return it to owner but he cared more about a piece of paper

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"That’s why I left when I saw a Cybertruck charging before me". Whether you like it or not, the Tesla Cybertruck is starting to appear more frequently throughout the U.S. as production of the electric car continues. A lot of Tesla owners who, for various reasons, can't charge their cars at home will rely on nearby Superchargers to keep their vehicles running. However, it's important to be cautious when charging next to a Cybertruck, as one Tesla owner has cautioned.

‘Reasons not to buy Tesla’: Tesla driver warns against charging up next to a Cybertruck

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Why the NSA advises you to turn off your phone once a week

That pricey and precious smartphone you carry with you can be hit by a host of security threats, from phishing to malware to spyware. All it...

Why the NSA advises you to turn off your phone once a week

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