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Android devices are vulnerable to a new attack that can covertly steal two-factor authentication codes, location timelines, ...

Now that most people have huge amounts of personal data on their phones, security is more important than ever—even if most people care a lot more about apps, ease of use, design, and price. But the ...

A new Android attack called Pixnapping lets hackers steal what’s displayed on your phone — even private 2FA codes and ...

Samsung has started rolling out the October 2025 Android security update to the Galaxy S24 series. 26 security fixes are ...

Researchers say that in the case of Google Authenticator, the Pixnapping vulnerability allows attackers to steal critical 2FA ...

A research team has discovered a new and dangerous method in Android devices that can secretly exfiltrate sensitive ...

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