Dirty Cow Android Flaw Not included In Google Nov Security Update

Android security November update an update for the bugs and security flaws but "dirty cow" Linux flaw does not include in the update by Google. Last month, the Linux security researcher, Phil Oester, discovered that a Linux kernel bug 9 years old (CVE-2016-5195) "Dirty Cow" is seen infected many android users. Google had to correct this - after all, Android uses the Linux kernel - with its latest security updates, but as it turns out, the search giant has set aside the old important flaw to fix with its security updates dated for November.

Dirty Cow Android Flaw Not included In Google Nov Security Update

Android Security November Update fixes 15 critical flaws associated with the platform, but surprisingly, this vulnerability discovered by Oester has not yet found a solution. The extent of the danger of this vulnerability can be understood by the fact that it can give root access to a device to the attacker in just five seconds.

"The exploit is trivial to run in nature, never failed and probably been there for years - the version I got was compiled with GCC 4.8," said Oester last month. The bug was initially updated 11 years ago, but the update was subsequently canceled in another update.

Threatpost Kaspersky Lab reported that, although the main setting in Android security update for November does not include a fix for the Dirty Cow Flaw, Google released another patch for pixels and Nexus devices. He added that Samsung also launched a solution for its mobile devices. Google will present the Patch for Dirty Cow Android in the Android Security Update of December.

According to the side of this decision, the operation of these errors leaves no trace. This type of disruption makes it still dangerous because the users will not be aware even if their security has been compromised.

Svpeng Android Trojan Hacked 3 Lakh Android Phones Via Google Adsense

Almost 3,18,000 Android phones have been hacked via Google AdSense vulnerability. Kaspersky Lab, an international provider of IT security and antivirus in Moscow and operated by a holding company in the UK, said on Tuesday that they discovered a change in the mobile Svpeng Trojan horse hidden in the AdSense advertising network of Google.

"Since mid-July, Svpeng has been detected in Android devices by about 318,000 users, with infection rates reaching 37,000 victims with the intent of being in a day. The attacker discovered the map information to steal banking and personal data, hackers are using a bug in Chrome for Android. Kaspersky Lab said in a statement that the bug was corrected by Google.

Svpeng Android Trojan Hacked 3 Lakh Android Phones Via Google Adsense

The first known case of an attack of Svpeng android trojan with Chrome Android Bug came in mid-July in a news magazine in Russian, said the antivirus manufacturer, adding that the Trojan virus downloaded itself silentently when an Android user visted a website.

The infecction started from an infected ad placed in Google AdSense. The ad appears "normal" on uninfected phones, the Trojan will only download when the user accesses the page through the Chrome browser on an Android device.

"Svpeng disguised himself as a major upgrade to the browser or the popular application to convince the user to approve the installation.When the malware launches itself, it disappears from the list of installed applications, and asks the user for admin rights. When the malware gains admin rights it becomes more difficult to detect. Kaspersky, adding that the attacker had found a way to avoid some of Google's most important security features for Google Chrome.

Under normal circumstances, when an APK file is downloaded from a mobile device through an external link, the browser displays a warning that a potentially dangerous object is being downloaded. In this case, fraudsters found a vulnerability that allows APK files to be downloaded without notification to users. After detecting the error, Kaspersky Lab reports the problem immediately to Google.

The patch will be released in the next update of Google Chrome for Android, according to the company.

"The Svpeng case reaffirms the importance of collaboration between entreprises.Nous a common goal to protect users from cyber attacks, and it is important that we work together to achieve this objective and thank Google for its quick response. "We also encourage users to avoid downloading applications from untrustworthy sources and be cautious when it comes to what permissions they are asked to give and why," said Nikita Buchka, a malware analyst at Kaspersky Lab.

The Trojan Svpeng Mobile Banking malware is designed to steal credit card information. It also captures call histories, text and multimedia messages, browser bookmarks, and contacts. Svpeng is mainly attacks the Russian-speaking countries, but it has the potential to spread worldwide. Because of the specific nature of the distribution of malware, millions of web sites around the world are in danger as many of them are using AdSense ads network.

Reliance Jio To Launch Cheapest 4G Volte Phones Priced Below RS 1500

Reliance Jio will soon launch cheap 4G VoLTE feature phones for around Rs 1500 in India. Jio LYF budget mobile phones with 4G VoLTE functionality will be provided with the processor Spreadtrum 9820. When the world today is in the race of having best smartphones that run on Android and iOS platforms, Reliance Jio plans to launch the cheapest phones having 4G VoLTE technology.

These feature phones should have the price range between Rs 1,000 and Rs 15,000.

Reliance Jio To Launch Cheapest 4G Volte Phones Priced Below RS 1500

It seems that Jio brings these functional phones to capture market share in the feature phone segment in the country that the Indian brands such as Micromax and Intex are always gaining in the field of manufacturing cheap smartphones. It should also be noted that currently, feature mobile phones have a market share of 56%.

The report notes that the company is going to launch VoLTE enabled cheap feature phones by the end of this year or the first quarter of 2017. Just to inform you that VoLTE is only an upgrade, VoLTE is a software feature that allows users to make voice calls over an LTE network.

VoIP 4G VoLTE Jio cheap phones are expected with the Spreadtrum 9820 processor and other specs are not confirmed yet.

A New Malware App is Targeting Mobile Banking and Payment Apps in US and Europe

The latest Android malware applications targeting mobile banking in Europe and the United States. The latest Android malware bugs targeted the 94 different applications of mobile banking and payment apps  including American Express, PayPal and Santander, according to the reports of different media.

A New Malware App is Targeting Mobile Banking and Payment Apps in US and Europe

Fortinet, a company which produces and markets cyber security software was first to discover the virus that represents as a Flash Player application. The malware in question gains the full administrative rights of an Android phone when you press the activation button of the android malware during installation. The malware then runs in the background and waits until the owner opens the applications of mobile banking and payment.

The bug affects Android smartphones in Europe and the United States.

According to media reports, the malware also targets social media applications such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Snapchat. The Trojan can also intercept SMS messages.

5 Proven Quick Tips and Tricks To Increase Internet Speed

Try these 5 tips to increase internet speed of your Android smartphone. The Internet is an integral part of our lives, and interruptions, as well as the slow speed of our 2g, 3g or even 4g internet service, can be extremely annoying for everyone.

"Check your network connection" is a message that is often very irritating. When recharged data pack could work well on their mobile Android, but later in the month the internet could dramatically slow down, which can often be a nightmare for many.


5 tips to increase internet speed of your Android smartphone

Imagine if the internet connection slowed down in the middle of watching a movie or doing a desk job? This is a problem that all mobile users experience for a long time.

However, there are 5 Android mobile phone tips and quick tips to speed up the Internet connection.


1 Clear the cache

When the cache is full, your Android phone slows down automatically. Therefore, cleaning your android junk and cache files provides faster mobile experience to speed up the Internet connection.


2 Uninstall unnecessary applications

Often we download various applications on our phone for various purposes. Some are quite handy for us but some apps we really use. These apps slow down internet speeds. Therefore, removing these unneeded applications on the phone is important to speed up the access to the Internet.


3 Use Android applications to increase Internet speed

There are many apps available to Android, the Internet speed up and downloading is a must. Applications such as Internet boosters and optimizers and 2X Fast Internet are the goods apps for faster internet and you can download them on your Android phone.


4 Enable maximum loading data option

The parameter changes can also help for Android user to speed up their Internet connection. Go to the configuration of the wireless network on your Android device and select data transfer GPRS prefer to increase Internet speed.


5 Disable and enable the Internet

The simplest way is to change the data connection off and then change on to refresh your data connection. This often solves the connection problem, and in turn, increases the Internet speed.