March Madness Can't Miss Apps

Medium

Medium, the blogging platform created by Twitter co-founder Evan Williams, launched its first mobile app this week. The app lets users browse the latest posts or follow the site’s curated topic-based collections.

Medium's app is still relatively bare-bones — users can’t look up or post new content, for example — but what it lacks in features, it makes up in design.

Medium is available on iOS.

Newsbeat

Newsbeat, the Tribune Co.’s new app, pulls in stories from hundreds of the company’s newspapers to create customized playlists of articles to be read out loud by an automated voice. It sounds gimmicky, but it’s not the first app to use this method. What's more, the robot voices sounds surprisingly un-robotic.

However, the free app is ad-supported, with brief ads playing about every 10 minutes.

Newsbeat is available on iOS and Android .

Fire Chat

Unlike other messaging apps, FireChat allows users to message people without the need of a cellphone signal or Wi-Fi connection.

The app uses Apple’s Multipeer Connectivity Framework, built into iOS 7, to connect users with those around them.

FireChat's creators say the app works best for chatting with those within a 30-foot radius if you don’t have a mobile connection. But if you do, you can participate in a massive group chat with other users from around the world.

FireChat is available on iOS.

Runtastic Six Pack

The Runtastic Six Pack app, which provides tailored workouts complete with step-by-step videos that show you how to get six-pack abs, was updated to version 2.0 this week.

The update introduced new features, including body fat-visualization tools and integration with Runtastic’s heart-rate monitor.

The app is free, although most of the workouts require in-app purchases.

Runtastic Six Pack 2.0 is available on iOS. (There’s an Android version also available, but it hasn’t gotten the 2.0 update yet.)

NCAA March Madness Live

March Madness Live, the NCAA's official app for March Madness, gives you all the tools to ensure you don’t miss a second of the tournament.

Live stream games (games broadcasted on CBS are free, but all others require a cable subscription), get real-time score alerts and keep tabs on your bracket, while receiving all the latest news and updates from your favorite teams.

The free app is available on iOS and Android.

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Backdoor found in Samsung Galaxy Devices

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Backdoor found in Samsung Galaxy Devices, allows Hackers to remotely access/modify Data 

 

Paul Kocialkowski, the developers of the Replicant OS has uncovered a backdoor pre-installed on Samsung Galaxy devices and the Nexus S, that provides remote access to all the data in the device.

Replicant OS is an open source operating system based on the Android mobile platform, which aims to replace all proprietary Android components with their free software counterparts.

In a blog post, He explained that Samrtphones come with two separate processors, one for general-purpose applications processor that runs Android OS and the other one known as the Modem, responsible for communications with the mobile telephony network.

The Researcher found that a Samsung's IPC protocol runs in the background, which is bound to the communications processor, and allows the modem to remotely read, write, and delete files on the user's phone storage. Samsung IPC protocol, implements a class of requests, known as RFS commands, that allows the modem to perform remote I/O operations on the phone’s storage.

"The spying can involve activating the device's microphone, but it could also use the precise GPS location of the device and access the camera, as well as the user data stored on the phone. Moreover, modems are connected most of the time to the operator's network, making the backdoor nearly always accessible."

This backdoor might have been placed there accidently, but remote ability of modifications to the user’s personal data without user knowledge poses a serious threat.

"It is possible to build a device that isolates the modem from the rest of the phone, so it can't mess with the main processor or access other components such as the camera or the GPS."

"The incriminated RFS messages of the Samsung IPC protocol were not found to have any particular legitimacy nor relevant use-case. However, it is possible that these were added for legitimate purposes, without the intent of doing harm by providing a backdoor." he said.

"However, some RFS messages of the Samsung IPC protocol are legitimate (IPC_RFS_NV_READ_ITEM and IPC_RFS_NV_WRITE_ITEM) as they target a very precise file, known as the modem's NV data." he added.

The researcher identified multiple Samsung devices affected by this vulnerability, including; Nexus S, Galaxy S, Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Tab 2, Galaxy S 3, and Galaxy Note 2.

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Ultra-Secure 'Black' Smartphone that has Self-Destruct

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Ultra-Secure 'Black' Smartphone that has Self-Destruct

Looking for a Secure Smartphone? World's biggest Aerospace company - Boeing is finally close to the launch of its high-security Android Smartphone, called "Boeing Black (H8V-BLK1)", primarily designed for secure communication between Governmental agencies and their contractors.

Encrypted email, Secure Instant Messaging and Other privacy services and tools are booming in the wake of the National Security Agency’s recently revealed surveillance programs.

Encryption isn’t meant to keep hackers out, but when it’s designed and implemented correctly, it alters the way messages look. Boeing is the company which is already providing secure communications for US Government officials, including the president.

Don't mess with it, It can  Self-Destruct: Boeing Black Smartphone can Self-Destruct if it is tampered with, destroying all the data on it. The device is delivered in complete sealed form, any attempt to open the seal of the device will destruct the operating system and functionality of the device.

“Any attempt to break open the casing of the device would trigger functions that would delete the data and software contained within the device and make the device inoperable,” says the paperwork.

Well, another important fact to be noticed, Boeing Black (H8V-BLK1) won't be available to average consumers, it is designed for Governmental agencies, Defense and Homeland security only.

Ultra-Secure Mobile Operating System: Boeing's modified Android operating system has a specific software security policy configuration, so users can configure the device for maximum mission productivity and security.

"Boeing Black’s security is powered by the Boeing PureSecure architecture, which was designed from the outset for the mobile environment. Our architectural foundation is built upon layers of trust from embedded hardware, operating system policy controls, and compatibility with leading mobile device management systems. The device’s hardware roots of trust and trusted boot ensure the device starts in a trusted state, enabling the maximum security of data. Hardware media encryption and configurable inhibit controls are embedded to protect the device, its data, and the transmission of information, significantly reducing the risk of mission compromise due to data loss." according to the paperwork they filed with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC).

Boeing Black supports dual MicroSIM with GSM, WCDMA, and LTE on a wide range of bands to facilitate global use and operates on the modified version of Android Operating, that keeps all details as secure as possible.

Security and Confidentiality of the information of any person related to the National Security must be on the high priority, but problem arises when the NSA like agencies starts capturing the Data flowing on the backbone of the communication channel and Bribes Software companies to weaken the encryption, and that compels a user to think twice before opting the new inventions and products.

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Washington-based software firm Silent Circle and Madrid-based Geeksphone teamed up to launch the Blackphone, highly secure device that doesn't run on any traditional telecom carriers or operating systems.

We have reported earlier, there is another interesting Self-destructing Chips project, that has been handed over to IBM by the Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

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How Nokia Learned to Love Android

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How Nokia Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Android

It's happened. Nokia just debuted and Android phone. And the world is still turning.

This, on the surface, doesn't make an ounce of sense. Nokia is, after all, the chief proponent of Microsoft's Windows Phone operating system, going all-in with the platform in a strategic alliancethat began in early 2011. The relationship was so close that Microsoft eventually decided to buyNokia's hardware business, a deal that should close in the next few months.

As of today, that business includes the Nokia X, a phone that runs Android, the platform operated by Microsoft arch-nemesis Google. By launching an Android phone, Nokia has invited questions about its commitment to Windows Phone and even the viability of Microsoft's platform in general. That's a very odd thing for such a close strategic partner to do.

But Nokia isn't worried about how it looks to release an Android phone because it's got something much bigger to worry about: Windows Phone hasn't been the powerful engine for its phones that it was supposed to be. The company's smartphone sales recently took a nosedive, declining 7% during the typically strong holiday buying season and 29% year-over-year.

The Long Road for Windows Phone

Despite recent signs of life, Windows Phone's market share is only at about 4% worldwide, and Nokia phones barely register on smartphone tallies. Those are tough numbers to look at for a company whose name was once synonymous with the cellphone in some countries.

And it's in exactly those countries where Nokia is struggling to convince people to go Windows Phone. And no wonder: Windows Phone's app catalog still pales in comparison to Android, and Android smartphones are available in places like India for prices as cheap as $50. By contrast the cheapest Lumia (the 520) goes for about $135. Why buy the pricey Lumia when it can't even run a proper YouTube app?

Nokia's Master Plan

Nokia is floating in a different boat, though, and it's adopting Android in a completely different way. For starters, this is a forked version of Android, similar to what Amazon has done with its Kindle Fire tablets. All Google services are replaced with Nokia and Microsoft services (Here Maps for Google Maps, Outlook for Gmail, etc.). Even the user interface looks very Windows Phone.

Another thing Nokia has going for it: brand goodwill. Although Nokia smartphones are still a rarity in most places, when all mobile phones are included, the company's market share is No. 2 overall (after Samsung), according to IDC. If you like your Nokia feature phone, and the company drops a cheap Android number in front of you with all the apps you want, there's a good chance you'll give it first pick.

Or so Nokia's logic goes. The final piece of the puzzle is actually the person's next phone, the one they buy 6 months, a year, or two years after the Nokia X. The mission of Nokia's Android double-agent is to sow the seeds of a Lumia fan into its owner through deep connections to that ecosystem's services: Bing, Here Maps, OneDrive, Outlook, Skype and others. When it comes time to upgrade, Nokia will do everything it can to steer them toward a Lumia.

Assuming lots of people buy the Nokia X, assuming Windows Phone's app catalog accelerates big time, and assuming Nokia's and Microsoft's services are good enough to win loyal fans, Windows Phone may finally get the rocket sled it needs to really be a leader in the smartphone race.

That's a lot of assumptions. If any part of that chain breaks, Lumia and Windows Phone are in trouble, and the forked flavor of Android that's in the Nokia X could end up becoming Microsoft's mobile OS of choice.

In other words, Nokia, there's still a lot to worry about.

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Nokia Unveils an Android Phone, the Nokia X

Nokia just did the unthinkable: The company, such a reliable Windows Phone partner thatMicrosoft is acquiring most of it, has unveiled an Android phone, the Nokia X. But if you look closely, you can see why.

The Nokia X, launching today at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, isn't just your run-of-the-mill Android handset. The device, the first of several Android products from Nokia, is a budget model (just 89 euros or about $120) that runs a highly modified version of Android.

Similar to what Amazon has done with its Kindle Fire tablets, Nokia has taken out all the "Googleness" from Android and replaced it with its own services as well as Microsoft's. It's even designed the icons to look like what you might find on one of Nokia's Lumia phones.

"Nokia X is a new affordable smartphone family from Nokia," explains Jussi Nevanlinna, vice president of marketing for Nokia's phones. "X stands for 'crossover' between Microsoft cloud, Android apps and Nokia. When we say family, we really mean it. During 2014 you'll see a number of products arriving in this family."

Nokia hopes its first Android model appeals to — shocker — feature-phone owners in developing markets looking to upgrade to a cheap smartphone. The big advantage Android gives over its home-grown Lumia phones is of course apps. The platform's app catalog is over a million strong.

Although Google Play isn't on board the Nokia X, several third-party app stores are preloaded, such as Yandex. Those stores are often more popular than Google Play in the very countries Nokia is targeting.

In addition to the third-party stores, Nokia also provides its own. The Nokia Store is on the Nokia X, providing a curated (read: whitelisted) selection of Android apps submitted by developers. Nokia says developers won't need to change their apps much to get into its store, although your mileage may vary if your app makes significant use of Google services.

If you happen to be upgrading from a Nokia Asha phone, things will be even more familiar: The Nokia X sports Asha's signature "Fastlane" home screen, which shows all the most recent things you've been doing on the phone, in a single stream. Pull down from the top of the screen, and you'll see upcoming events from your calendar.

"When we studied consumers who use low-end Android products, we found out that they are pretty overwhelmed by having so many apps," says Nevanlinna. "What we did here is we put everything that you use frequently in one place, on one screen, and surface everything there so you have quick access to your favorites. That's Fastlane."

Spec-wise, the Nokia X is a low-end phone. It packs a 1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, and it has 512MB of RAM. Storage is a mere 4GB, but you can augment it with a microSD card. The 4-inch screen has a resolution of 480 x 800, and the camera only has 3 megapixels. This being a phone for the developing market, it's capable of holding dual SIM cards.

Nokia is releasing the phone in India, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, South America, Western Europe and the Middle East. Tellingly, it won't come to North America, Korea or Japan. It'll go on sale in early March.

I got a little hands-on time with the Nokia X, and it's definitely a few strides behind today's powerhouses like the iPhone or Samsung Galaxy line. Applications took noticeably longer to load, and performing anything other than the most elementary function introduces lag.

However, the design feels good in the hand, and the display looks perfectly fine. I liked that Nokia designed its app iconography on Android to resemble Windows Phone, although the tiles obviously aren't "live" like they are in that environment. Icons to Nokia and Microsoft services are front and center, although the home-field advantage doesn't count as much on Android, and the apps don't run any faster.

Still, Nokia's certainly done everything it can to try and make a Lumia fan out of whoever buys the Nokia X. Clearly the phone is intended to be a kind of Trojan Horse into the Android ecosystem, with the theory being it'll cultivate Nokia/Microsoft fans from its services and low price.

We'll see. But the Nokia X is also notable for being the first Android phone from a company who, until now, was apparently willing to try any operating system but the one owned by Google.

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How to Hide WhatsApp 'Last seen at' Time and Profile Picture from Other

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WhatsApp for Android added most awaited privacy option for all who do not want to display information about when they last used the app.

This is the first impressive update of the WhatsApp after acquisition by Facebook, who has paid a lot of money in cash and stock to acquire it.

The Popular Smartphone messaging application WhatsApp version 2.11.169 will provide you more ability and control over privacy options i.e. Hiding ‘last seen at’ time, Profile picture, status updates from others, which are currently visible for all WhatsApp users.

Currently, these options are set to 'everyone' by default, that allows any WhatsApp user to find out exactly when you used WhatsApp for the last time, also reveals your image and Status message. Most of the times we don't want it to be shown to anyone or to non-contact users.

How to hide WhatsApp 'last seen at' time and Profile Picture?
WhatsApp now allows you to Modify your Privacy settings in three ways:

1. Show to 'Everyone'
2. Show to 'My Contacts'
3. Show to 'Nobody'

To Apply, Open your WhatsApp Settings -> Account -> Privacy and here you can set your Privacy settings as you wish.

So, if you set all the options to 'My Contacts', then only your phone contacts can see your 'last seen  at' time, profile picture and Status, and no one else would have these visibility available.

The WhatsApp's Founder said in a statement:

"There would have been no partnership between our two companies (Facebook and Whatsapp) if we had to compromise on the core principles that will always define our company, our vision and our product."

I wish, the company keeps doing great work for the users' privacy and Security.

How to Get the latest version before official release?

It is not known that the same has been released for other platforms or not, at the time of writing the article. The Latest version update has not yet rolled out via Google Play Store, but users can manually download and install it from WhatsApp's Official website.

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Android iBanking Trojan Source Code Leaked Online

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In this tutorial i am going to explain about recent leakage of source code of Andriod iBanking Trojen. When did it happened, how did it happened. 

Android iBanking Trojan Source Code Leaked Online

Smartphone is the need of everyone today and so the first target of most of the Cyber Criminals. Malware authors are getting to know their market and are changing their way of operations. Since last year we have seen a rise in the number of hackers moving from the Blackhat into the Greyhat.

The Head of knowledge delivery and business development for RSA's FraudAction Group, Daniel Cohen warned users about the new threat via a company blog on Thursday, that explains everything about the malware app, called iBanking.

iBanking, a new mobile banking Trojan app which impersonates itself as an Android 'Security App', in order to deceive its victims, may intimidate a large number of users as now that its source code has been leaked online through an underground forum.

It will give an opportunity to a larger number of cybercriminals to launch attacks using this kind of ready-made mobile malware in the future.

Since many banking sites use two-factor authentication and transaction authorization systems in order to deal with the various threats, by sending unique one-time-use codes to their customers' registered phone numbers via SMS, but in order to defraud them, cyber criminals have started to create various mobile malware like iBanking to solve their purpose.

According to Security Researcher Daniel Cohen, the iBanking mobile bot is a relative all new to the mobile malware arena, and has been available for sale in the Underground Hacking Marketplace [Forum Link] since late last year for $5,000.

"We first saw the iBanking malware was distributed through HTML injection attacks on banking sites, social engineering victims into downloading a so called 'security app' for their Android devices," said the RSA researchers in a blog post.

In addition, with the iBanking malware, Computer malware is used to defeat the mobile-based security mechanisms used by the banking sites.

"Apart from the server-side source-code, the leaked files also include a builder that can un-pack the existing iBanking APK file and re-pack it with different configurations, essentially providing fraudsters with the means to create their own unique application," added Daniel Cohen.

In addition to SMS Sniffing, the iBanking app allows an attacker to redirect calls to any pre-defined phone number, capture audio using the device's microphone and steal other confidential data like call history log and the phone book contacts. 

During the installation process, the malicious app attempts to Social Engineer the user into providing it with administrative rights, making its removal much more difficult.

"The malware is an example of the ongoing developments in the mobile malware space and we are now seeing the next generation of malicious apps being developed and commercialized in the underground, boasting web-based control panels and packing more data-stealing features," said Daniel and added that 

"The malware’s ability to capture SMS messages and audio recordings, as well as divert voice calls makes step-up authentication all the more challenging as fraudsters gain more control over the OOB device. This highlights the need for stronger authentication solutions capable of validating users’ identities using multiple factors including biometric solutions."

These Days, the malware apps are particularly dangerous as they are often designed to look as authentic as possible and one in five mobile threats are now bots, which is a sign that the complexity of Mobile Malware is increasing.

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