New Stagefright Vulnerability Found, Millions of Android Devices Affected: Report

New Stagefright Vulnerability Found, Millions of Android Devices Affected: Report Security researchers have once again discovered a flaw in Android’s Stagefright mediaserver component. In a demonstration, the researchers were able to remotely hack a phone with Stagefright-based exploit. Their finding underscores a vulnerability in millions of Android devices that could be triggered when they are made to visit a specially-crafted webpage. Israel-based research firm Northbit published a research paper this week in which it claims to have found a “proper” exploit dubbed Metaphor, using a new vulnerability in the Stagefright.…

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Apple’s Battle With FBI Underscores Android’s Poor State of Encryption: Report

Google CEO Sundar Pichai last month backed Apple in its ongoing fight with FBI over encryption. While privacy advocates welcomed Pichai’s stand on supporting Apple, they are still concerned about the poor state of encryption on Android devices. According to estimates, fewer than 10 percent of Android phones are encrypted. If San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook was using an Android phone, FBI may have closed the case within hours without much assistance from Google. The reason is simple: most Android phones aren’t as secure as an iPhone. In fact,…

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‘HTC 10’ Design Tipped in New Leaked Images of Gold Variant

We have already seen the HTC 10, previously expected to be called the HTC M10, in several leaked renders and live images. The upcoming smartphone’s specifications have also been rumoured. The flagship handset this time has once again popped up in leaked live images. The leaked images, claiming to show the gold colour variant of the HTC 10 smartphone, give us a clearer perspective of the device’s front and back panel. The images also confirm the metal design we have already seen in the leaked render images previously. The new…

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Real Estate Bill: 5 Big Points of Protection For Home-Owners

The Real Estate Bill aims at protecting home buyers’ interest The Real Estate Bill, which aims at protecting home buyers’ interest, moved closer to becoming law after it was cleared in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The bill, designed to bring transparency and accountability to the realty sector, is expected to revive investor and buyer confidence. Here are five ways how the bill will protect home buyers: 1) All residential and commercial projects that include eight flats or cover an area of 500 square meters or more, will now have…

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LeEco Le 2 Pro Specs Leaked, Include 5.7-Inch QHD Display and 4GB of RAM

Few days back, a new LeEco handset was leaked in images and was claimed to be the successor to the popular Le 1s. The handset was rumoured to be dubbed the LeEco Le 2, though a new leaked image of a retail box label tips the smartphone may be called the LeEco Le 2 Pro – of course, it may be a different model from what had been leaked earlier. According to the leaked label, the Le 2 Pro will feature a 5.7-inch QHD display; Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor; 4GB…

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Robin Uthappa and Dhawal Kulkarni Join The League of Married Indian Cricketers

Robin Uhappa with wife Sheethal Goutham. (Image credit: Stories by Joseph Radhik) Mumbai: Indian Pacer Dhawal Kulkarni tied the nuptial knot with Shradha Kharpude, a fashion co-ordinator, in a private ceremony in Mumbai on Thursday. The couple had met four years ago through a common friend. The marriage ceremony was attended by the couple’s family members and close friends. Kulkarni and Shradha were dressed in Maharashtrian traditional attire. Kulkarni’s Mumbai teammate, India batsman Rohit Sharma, who is currently in Bangladesh for national duty, took to social networking site to congratulate…

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