"SpyDealer" malware active since October 2015 infecting victims
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A newly uncovered form of Android malware aims to steal data from over 40 popular apps including Facebook, WhatsApp, Skype and Firefox - and the trojan has been actively engaging in in this illicit activity for almost two years.A newly uncovered form of Android malware aims to steal data from over 40 popular apps including Facebook, WhatsApp, Skype and Firefox - and the trojan has been actively engaging in in this illicit activity for almost two years.
Dubbed SpyDealer by the Palo Alto Networks researchers who discovered it, the malware harvests vast accounts of personal information about compromised users, including phone numbers, messages, contacts, call history, connected wi-fi information and even the location of the device. The espionage capabilities of the trojan also enable it to record phone calls and videos, along with surrounding audio and video, take photos with both front and rear cameras, take screenshots of sensitive information and monitor the devices location at all times.
Described as an advanced form of Android malware, SpyDealer is able to open a backdoor onto compromised devices by abusing a commercially available Android accessibility service feature in order to root phones into providing superuser privileges.
Samples of the malware analysed by researchers suggests that the malware reuses root exploits used by commercial rooting app "Baidu Easy Root" in order to maintain itself on the compromised device while it harvests personal information and spies on communications from the apps with root privilege. more
High-end professional camera maker Red has announced its plans to enter the smartphone market. In fact, the company has sort-of unveiled their first offering: Hydrogen One. The USP of the device is that it features a holographic display.High-end professional camera maker Red has announced its plans to enter the smartphone market. In fact, the company has sort-of unveiled their first offering: Hydrogen One. The USP of the device is that it features a holographic display. "It is no longer necessary to carry (or charge) another device to enjoy multi-dimensional content," the company says, adding that the device features "nanotechnology that seamlessly switches between traditional 2D content, holographic multi-view content, 3D content and interactive games." The device runs Android. Red says there's a proprietary algorithm embedded in the OS that converts stereo sound into multi-dimensional audio. What's more, the handset is also modular, allowing for future attachments for shooting high quality video and images. Unsurprisingly, the phone will also be compatible with Red's cameras like Scarlet, EPIC, and Weapon. As for specifications, nothing much has been revealed, except that display size is 5.7-inch and there's a USB-C port. The image also confirms a headphone jack. Coming to pricing, the device starts at $1,195 (that's for the Aluminum variant), with the Titanium model costing $1,595. The company says the current pricing is for limited time only, and those ordering early will also receive a "special small token." Shipments are expected to begin Q1 2018 
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