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42 More Cybersecurity Predictions For 2020
December 12, 2019Checkmarx CTO Maty Siman predicts why we'll see a rise in the use of AI to wage cyberattacks in 2020. Read More
Interview: Meir Benion, Checkmarx
December 11, 2019Meir emigrated from France a few years ago and entered Checkmarx, placing a strong emphasis on the needs of the client. Read More
Security Vulnerability Allows Apps Access to Camera
November 23, 2019Using the camera apps from Google and Samsung, other apps were able to create images and sound recordings without proper authorization. Read More
5 Companies That Had a Rough Week
November 22, 2019For the week ending Nov. 22, CRN looks at IT companies that were unfortunate, unsuccessful or just didn't make good decisions. Read More
Do You Have a Samsung or Pixel Phone?
November 20, 2019A severe security breach allowed hackers to gain full control of Android Samsung and Pixel cameras. Read More
Check Now to See if a Rogue App Can Control Your Camera
November 20, 2019According to an investigation by Checkmarx security researchers, some Android devices may have an unpatched security flaw that an app could use to record you without your knowledge. Read More
Hundreds of Millions of Android Phone Cameras Can by Hijacked
November 20, 2019Samsung, Google fix the problem on their own phones, but not clear where other makers stand. Read More
Hackers Can Transform Android Smartphones Into Spying Devices
November 20, 2019Checkmarx developers created a rogue app to see if they could find flaws in Androids. Read More
Android Security Flaw Could Have Let Hackers Hijack Phone’s Camera
November 20, 2019An attacker could also obtain GPS data and even listen in on calls. Read More
Bug in Google Camera Put Android Users at Risk
November 20, 2019Google has disclosed a vulnerability in Android which made it possible for hackers to hijack your camera, and secretly capture photos and record footage. Read More
Vulnerability Could Give Criminals Android Camera Control
November 20, 2019Unauthorized activities could be triggered even if a phone is locked, its screen is turned off, or a person is in the middle of a call. Read More
A Severe Vulnerability Has Been Found on Android Devices
November 20, 2019Checkmarx unveiled a break in the camera app on Google, Samsung, and other devices. Read More
Israeli Cyber-Researchers Find Flaws in Google, Samsung Apps
November 19, 2019Researchers at cybersecurity firm Checkmarx say hackers able to seize control of camera app and take photos, eavesdrop. Read More
Israeli Company Unveils Breach on Android Devices
November 19, 2019Checkmarx unveils a security breach on smartphones with Google's Android operating system. Read More
An Android Flaw Lets Apps Secretly Access People’s Cameras
November 19, 2019The flaw, uncovered by Checkmarx, allowed hackers to track metadata like the GPS location where videos were recorded. Read More
Google Assistant on Android Devices Could be Tricked Into Taking Photos, Videos
November 19, 2019Security researchers found a flaw through Android's voice commands that allowed for eavesdropping and location tracking. Read More
Google Confirms Android Security Threat: Hundreds of Millions Affected
November 19, 2019The security research team at Checkmarx has made something of a habit of uncovering alarming vulnerabilities, with past disclosures covering Amazon’s Alexa and Tinder. Read More
Big Tech’s Bugs Beg the Question: Should You Cover Your Smartphone Camera?
November 19, 2019Covering laptop cameras with a piece of tape to prevent surveillance is a common cybersecurity practice. But recent headlines suggest that naked smartphone cameras may be a bigger threat to... Read More
Google Camera App Flaw Endangered Millions of Devices
November 19, 2019A vulnerability in the Google Camera Application left millions of Google and Samsung smartphones open to being potentially abused. Read More
Android Flaw Allows Malicious Apps to Take Photos Without Permission
November 19, 2019A newly revealed flaw in camera apps used by Android devices allows other apps to spy on users. Read More
