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Android Users Vulnerable to ‘High-Severity’ Overlay Attacks

Android phones not running the latest Oreo OS are vulnerable to a high-severity “toast” overlay attack. Security researchers warned of a high-severity Android flaw on Thursday that stems from what ...
Dark Reading

New Android 'Toast' Vuln Makes Overlay Attacks Easier

A high-severity vulnerability in Android's "Toast" feature is putting users at risk of an overlay attack, which could ultimately result in the remote commandeering of their device. Palo Alto Networks ...
Bleeping Computer

First Android Malware Detected Using New "Toast Overlay" Attack

A theoretical attack described by security researchers at the start of September has been integrated into a live malware distribution campaign for the first time. The technique disclosed in September ...
Infosecurity-magazine.com

Android Toast Flaw Can Burn Users with Malware, DoS and Info-Theft

A vulnerability in the Android platform has been uncovered that could be used to take control of devices, lock them and/or steal information. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers found the flaw, ...
Android Police

Here's our first look at Android 14's screenshot detection system in action

Dallas was working on cars at a Honda dealership rocking a MyTouch 4G when Artem and the gang started Android Police. It was this very website that got him into Android in the first place — he'd sneak ...
Wired

Hack Brief: Patch Your Android Phone To Block An Evil ‘Toast’ Attack

Modern smartphones take pains to “sandbox” apps, keeping them carefully segregated so that no mischievous program can meddle in another app’s sensitive business. But security researchers have found an ...