Pixnapping could be used to steal private data, including 2FA codes. Side-channel attack abuses Google Android APIs to steal data on display. Flaw is partially patched, although a more complete fix is ...

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Android devices are vulnerable to a new attack that can covertly steal two-factor authentication codes, location timelines, and other private data in less than 30 seconds. The new attack, named ...

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Researchers discovered a new type of malware attack that can steal sensitive information from Android devices. 'Pixnapping' can steal display information from apps, pull pixel values, and ...