In a strategic maneuver that could reshape the competitive dynamics of the smartphone industry, Google is reportedly in discussions to bring one of its most sophisticated and exclusive Pixel features—real-time, on-device scam detection—to Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S26 line. The move signals a potential shift in Google’s hardware strategy, prioritizing the vast scale of its Android … Read more
Researchers reveal number one smartphone security threat. getty Smartphone hacks come in many different guises, from the recent Amazon account hackers to a WhatsApp broken link threat, and do not click attacks against billions of email users. While some are very much hardware-based and high-tech, the examples already referenced are all pretty simple, pretty commonplace … Read more
Security researchers have hacked the Apple USB-C controller. NurPhoto via Getty Images Update, Jan. 13, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 12, now includes analysis of the iPhone USB-C hack from security experts, including the inventor of the O.MG Cable USB hacking tool. With 100 million macOS users already reeling from news of a new … Read more