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Suomi.fi mobile app update set to enhance user experience with improved security

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On April 22, 2024, the Digital and Population Data Services Agency will release updated versions of the Suomi.fi mobile application for both Android and iOS platforms. This major update will not only revamp the visual appearance and functionality of the app but also improve its usability, accessibility, and navigation structure. Importantly, the update will phase out the support for older versions of the app, necessitating users to upgrade to continue services seamlessly.

The update is crucial as it aligns with security enhancements dictated by mobile operating systems. “The update was necessary as older versions of Android will no longer receive security updates from the manufacturer. This change ensures that the mobile application remains secure for all users,” explained Maria Juka-Lahdenperä, Business Owner at the Digital and Population Data Services Agency.

Key Changes and Requirements:

Operating System Compatibility: Post-update, the Suomi.fi app will require Android devices to run version 11 or higher and iOS devices to operate on iOS 16 or later. Users with older operating systems will need to access Suomi.fi Messages via the web portal on desktop or mobile browsers.

New PIN for Enhanced Security: Users installing the new update will need to perform strong identification and set up a new six-digit PIN. This PIN is crucial for accessing Suomi.fi Messages, ensuring enhanced security for communication within the app.

Functionality Updates: The new version eliminates the ability to save messages as drafts but introduces more robust email verification processes. Users changing their email address linked to Suomi.fi Messages will now need to confirm the new email with a code, replacing the previous link-based confirmation method.

Dark Mode: Addressing user feedback, the updated app includes a dark theme option, providing enhanced visual comfort and potentially extending battery life on devices with OLED screens.

Transition and Feedback:

As the update will automatically apply to some devices, users may need to manually download the update from Google Play or the Apple App Store. The agency encourages users to send feedback on the new application…

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Hackers Update Vultur Banking Malware With Remote Controls

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Attackers Can Now Download, Alter and Delete Files – Plus Click, Scroll and Swipe

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April 2, 2024    

Hackers Update Vultur Banking Malware With Remote Controls
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Threat actors are tricking banking customers with SMS texts into downloading new and improved banking malware named Vultur that interacts with infected devices and alters files.

See Also: Combating Cyber Fraud: Best Practices for Increasing Visibility and Automating Threat Response

First documented in March 2021 by Threat Fabric, Vultur garnered attention for its misuse of legitimate applications such as AlphaVNC and ngrok, enabling remote access to the VNC server on targeted devices. Vultur also automated screen recording and keylogging for harvesting credentials.

The latest iteration of this Android banking malware boasts a broader range of capabilities and enables attackers to assume control of infected devices, hinder application execution, display customized notifications, circumvent lock-screen protections and conduct various file-related operations such as downloading, uploading, installing, searching and deleting.

The new functionalities primarily focus on remote interaction with compromised devices, although Vultur still relies on AlphaVNC and ngrok for remote access, said NCC Group security researchers in a report on Thursday.

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Multiple Security Vulnerabilities Patched in Latest Android Update

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The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has published an advisory on multiple security holes in devices running recent versions of Android. As part of this month’s Android Security Bulletin, the cybersecurity agency cautioned consumers about vulnerabilities that Google and smartphone component vendors such as Qualcomm and MediaTek had just patched. Samsung has also released patches for nine Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) that were privately disclosed and have moderate severity ratings as part of the most recent security update.

CERT-In released an advisory

CERT-In released an advisory on Tuesday highlighting many vulnerabilities discovered across various sections of the Android operating system, including the “Framework, System, AMLogic, Arm components, MediaTek components, Qualcomm components, and Qualcomm closed-source components.” The advisory has a “High” severity level and specifies that the issues affect Android 12 (and 12L), Android 13, and Android 14.

According to the cybersecurity agency, Google has fixed vulnerabilities in its Android operating system that might allow an attacker to get unauthorised access to sensitive data on an afflicted device. An attacker might exploit the vulnerabilities to gain privileged access to the device, run malicious code, or perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

 

 

Google has released detailed information about specific components

Meanwhile, Google has released detailed information about specific components that have been patched with the latest Android Security Bulletin, such as fixes for bootloader vulnerabilities on devices with AMLogic components, flaws in Mali (Arm) components, and security issues affecting Wi-Fi and kernels on Qualcomm devices.

 

Samsung has said that the newest Security Maintenance Release (SMR) Mar-2024 Release 1 update will defend its devices from nine SVEs that affect Wi-Fi, AppLock, other operating system components, and the bootloader. The company also claims to have given remedies for other SVE items that are currently undisclosed.

Users should keep their cell phones up to date with the most recent monthly security…

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Nokia G42 5G receiving new Android 14 build with March Security update 2024

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Nokia Mobile recently started the roll-out of official Android 14 update to Nokia G42 5G. Now, a new Android 14 build is available for Nokia G42 5G. The update also brings the March Security update 2024 to Nokia G42 5G.

Nokia G42 5G Android 14 new build update size:

As per tips received from our readers a new Android 14 build for Nokia G42 5G is available in India now. The Android 14 Build V2.270 comes with March 2024 security patch update for Nokia G42 5G. The update is a 105MB in size.

Nokia Mobile has officially confirmed about Android 14 update availability to Nokia XR20 5G only apart from Nokia G42 5G. But recently Nokia G605 5G and Nokia X30 5G appeared at Geekbench running Android 14. So, these may also be the next ones to receive the update.

The Android 14 OS update brings new customization features, visual changes, Camera/Photo quality enhancements, usability, security and privacy improvements. Here are some of the major changes and features as mentioned in the official Android 14 changelog.

Android 14’s updated customization picker makes it easier to switch between wallpapers and update what you want to see at a glance. You can now set custom lock screen shortcuts, like QR reader or the Google Home app, so you have quick, one-tap access to your most used controls directly from your Android lock screen.

Choose from a set of new, curated lock screen templates for fonts, widgets, colors and formats that best match your style. These options also use AI to adjust your screen based on your situation. For example, if the weather is suddenly taking a turn for the worse, your lock screen weather widget will become more prominent.

Android 14 also lets you show off your most creative and artistic self — no art skills required. Coming first to Pixel 8/8 Pro, generative AI wallpapers use AI-generated text-to-image diffusion models to help you create wallpapers that match your vision. You can choose from pre-set suggestions to create never-before-seen wallpapers in just a few taps.

If you prefer a less colorful phone aesthetic that is easy on the eyes, Android 14 includes a monochromatic theme that makes minimal colors look sleek and beautiful across your entire device.

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