How did firmware create an Android backdoor in budget devices?

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | May 16, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS How did firmware create an Android backdoor in budget devices? How have ARM TrustZone flaws affected Android encryption? Mobile Data Loss: Threats and Countermeasures How does the boot mode vulnerability in Android work? Handbook of System Safety and Security EXPERT ADVICE How did firmware create an Android backdoor in budget devices? An Android backdoor was discovered in the Ragentek firmware used in almost three million low-cost devices. Expert Michael Cobb explains how to prevent attacks on affected devices.   How have ARM TrustZone flaws affected Android encryption? Android encryption on devices using Qualcomm chips can be broken due to two vulnerabilities. Expert Michael Cobb explains how these flaws affect encryption.   Mobile Data Loss: Threats and Countermeasures In this excerpt from chapter three of Mobile Data Loss, author Michael T. Raggo discusses mobile security countermeasures.   How does the boot mode vulnerability in Android work? A boot mode vulnerability allowed attackers to eavesdrop on calls made on certain Android devices. Expert Judith Myerson explains how the complex exploit works.   Handbook of System Safety and Security In this excerpt from chapter 10 of Handbook of System Safety and Security, editor Edward Griffor discusses cloud and mobile cloud architecture and security.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.