New Android TapTrap attack fools users with invisible UI trick

Discussion in 'mobile device security' started by reasonablePrivacy, Jul 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM.

  1. reasonablePrivacy

    reasonablePrivacy Registered Member

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    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-android-taptrap-attack-fools-users-with-invisible-ui-trick/

    Mitigation is mentioned (inside accessibility settings)
     
    reasonablePrivacy, Jul 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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  2. EASTER

    EASTER Registered Member

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    The device wiping angle is particularly vicious.
     
    EASTER, Jul 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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  3. Palancar

    Palancar Registered Member

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    How is Google Android not going to "fix/plug" this leak with an almost instant update release?

    Funny I just tried to paste the link above but my TOR node is blocked. So finding the cure is secure, LOL
     
    Palancar, Jul 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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