Date: 16/02/2016
At first sight, Android seems a rather simple operating system; however, it contains a lot of hidden functions and settings (especially in the latest versions) which can make your life much easier. So, before you hurry to get root rights and install tons of software on your smartphone, you should learn about this functionality.
Date: 12/02/2016
Until recently, based on the results of surveys and personal experience, I had the impression that users believe that the value of data stored on a device greatly exceeds the cost of the device itself. Why until recently? Well, the current US dollar exchange rate means that I haven’t seen such surveys among new iPhone users :).
Date: 05/01/2016
So you've decided to jailbreak your device, downloaded a proper utility from the website pangu or taig, connected your smartphone to your computer, and launched the application. After several reboots, a message was displayed on the screen confirming the jailbreak's success and the Cydia application was installed on the device. It seems that everything worked fine, but what's next? If you've ever asked yourself this question, this article is for you.
Date: 22/12/2015
A long time ago, we reviewed some devices which should be in any hacker's toolbox. One of these devices was a USB Rubber Ducky — a device which resembles a regular USB flash drive. When connected to a computer, it claims to be a keyboard and quickly enters all its commands. It's a pretty cool thing and very useful for pentests, but why pay 40 dollars or more if a regular USB flash drive can be taught the same tricks?
Date: 15/10/2015
Everyone cares about their significant others' security. We all know that feeling when your calls are not answered and your Whatsapp messages not marked as read. In a moment like that you would do a lot to have any idea what is happening there. Although cell phone carriers offer geolocation services to locate another user, knowing your girlfriend is somewhere in the middle of Main Street will barely help. So what can we do about it?
Date: 06/10/2015
The latest Nexus devices are normally the first to receive the newest Android versions. When a new firmware version is ready for release to general public, its full image is located at developers.google.com/android/nexus/images. Shortly after that, firmware starts to be distributed over the air. According to one of Google developers, Dan Morrill, (goo.gl/L85mSS), the first few OTA updates are sent to 1 % of devices. It happens at random, regardless of the location or point of sale of a phone/tablet. During this time, bugs are identified allowing the updating process to be put on hold if any critical errors are registered with a large number of users.
Date: 28/04/2015
Chromecast has a compact form factor (a bit larger than a memory stick). For operation one needs a Wi-Fi connection and a TV with an HDMI port. Chromecast works with Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as with laptops (including Chromebook), and Mac and Windows PCs.
