Android bug can leak DNS traffic with VPN kill switch enabled

Android bug can leak DNS traffic with VPN kill switch enabled

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A Mullvad VPN user has discovered that Android devices leak DNS queries when switching VPN servers even though the “Always-on VPN” feature was enabled with the “Block connections without VPN” option. “Always-on VPN” is designed to start the VPN service when the device boots and keep it running while the device or profile is on. Enabling the “Block Connections…

Powerful ‘Brokewell’ Android Trojan Allows Attackers to Takeover Devices

Powerful ‘Brokewell’ Android Trojan Allows Attackers to Takeover Devices

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A newly identified Android trojan can steal user information and provide attackers with the ability to take control of infected devices, threat detection company ThreatFabric reports. Dubbed Brokewell, the trojan includes all the capabilities of mobile banking malware, while also providing attackers with remote access to devices. Brokewell is being distributed via fake application updates,…