Uzair Amir
661 posts
I am an Electronic Engineer, an Android Game Developer and a Tech writer. I am into music, snooker and my life motto is 'Do my best, so that I can't blame myself for anything.'
Stagefright 2.0: Security Flaw in Android Puts 1 Billion Devices at Risk
The risk of remote hacking is triggered through the faults in the media processing components that may be…
October 3, 2015
Intended crucifixion of Ali Mohammed al-Nimr Compels Anonymous to Target Saudi Websites
Saudi Arabia’s Government’s decision to crucify Mohammed al-Nimr has prompted a strong response from the Hacktivist group Anonymous when various significant Saudi…
September 30, 2015
IQ Testing App infected One Million Android devices with Malware
Now you cannot test your IQ without getting your mobile compromised — The malicious new Android app has…
September 25, 2015
Having Nude Selfies on Phone May Send You to Prison in the U.S.
A high schooler from North Carolina and his girlfriend are expecting prosecution both as minor victims and adult…
September 24, 2015
Phishing Attack Causes Bitcoin Payment Processor BitPay to Lose $1.8M
BitPay the Atlanta-based Bitcoin payment processor had been hit by a massive phishing attack costing the company $1.8…
September 19, 2015
Researcher Finds Backdoor in NASA’s Curiosity Rover Operating System
Reports suggest that the VxWorks Operating System that is installed in numerous devices including NASA’s Curiosity Rover contains…
September 16, 2015
Survey Shows Most Americans are Fine with Backdoor in Their Devices
A recent survey from Vormetric revealed that people in the United States are OK with the addition of…
September 13, 2015
Kaspersky Claims Russian Government Hacking Groups Hacked Satellites
One of the world’s most sophisticated hacking groups, linked to the Russian government, has been accused of hijacking…
September 11, 2015
Study Reveals Xiaomi, Huawei, Lenovo Phones Contain Malware By-default
A startling revelation made in GData study is that some of the Chinese smartphone units that are being…
September 8, 2015
Hacker Puts Crude Poem on Hacked Electronic Signpost in France
If you see a crude poem on an electronic signpost, it is not the handy work of the…
September 3, 2015