Tag: mobile

Macron’s bodyguards reveal his location by sharing Strava data

October 31, 2024

Members of the Security Group for the Presidency of the Republic (GSPR), who protect President Emmanuel Macron, have been inadvertently sharing their locations via the fitness app Strava. This has made it possible to track Macron’s movements, according to an investigation by Le Monde*, as his bodyguards’ workout sessions were publicly visible. The issue highlights … More Macron’s bodyguards reveal his location by sharing Strava data

That’s how easy it is to hack your phone

August 26, 2024

The world of Android threats is quite vast and intriguing. In this episode, Becks and Lukas demonstrate how easy it is to take over your phone, with some added tips on how to stay secure. Android threats are a serious business. Among them is the Blue Ducky script, which exploits the CVE-2023-45866 Android device vulnerability.  By running … More That’s how easy it is to hack your phone

Be careful what you pwish for – Phishing in PWA applications

August 20, 2024

ESET analysts dissect a novel phishing method tailored to Android and iOS users. In this blogpost we discuss an uncommon type of phishing campaign targeting mobile users and analyze a case that we observed in the wild that targeted clients of a prominent Czech bank. This technique is noteworthy because it installs a phishing application … More Be careful what you pwish for – Phishing in PWA applications

Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number

July 16, 2024

Your humble phone number is more valuable than you may think. Here’s how it could fall into the wrong hands – and how you can help keep it out of the reach of fraudsters. What might be one of the easiest ways to scam someone out of their money – anonymously, of course? Would it … More Hello, is it me you’re looking for? How scammers get your phone number