Nearly all Chinese keyboard apps have encryption flaws, exposing millions of users to keylogging
by TechSpot
TechSpot— Researchers recently discovered severe encryption flaws in cloud-based pinyin input software from eight companies that could allow eavesdropping. Although there is no evidence that the vulnerabilities are actively being exploited, earlier incidents make this a potentially serious issue.Read Entire Article
Tech Times—Nearly All Keyboard Apps With Chinese Characters Can Collect Your Personal Credentials. Mobile users should beware that keyboard apps with Chinese characters could capture their keystrokes, paving the way for their login data to be stolen without them knowing.
Tech Times—Popular Android Apps Expose 4 Billion Users to Cyberattacks, Microsoft Warns. Microsoft flags major cybersecurity risks for Android users, highlighting vulnerabilities in widely-used apps like Xiaomi's File Manager, urging immediate updates and caution.
The Guardian—Qantas passengers’ personal details exposed as airline app logs users into wrong account. Airline investigating whether privacy breach allowing customers to view others’ account details was caused by ‘recent system changes’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPotentially thousands of Qantas customers have had their personal details made public via the airline’s app, with some frequent flyers able to view strangers’ account details and possibly make changes to other users’ bookings.Clare Gemmell...