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RedHook Android Malware Exploits Wireless ADB for Shell Access

Meet RedHook, a sneaky Android malware that's taking advantage of Wireless ADB and Accessibility features to gain shell-level control over your device - and it can be controlled remotely with 53 server-issued commands. This clever malware tricks victims into granting permissions, then takes control, making it a serious threat to your digital security.

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City council office with blurred computer screen and mobility aids in foreground.

UK Council Exposes Hundreds of Disabled Residents in Email Blunder

A simple email mistake by the City of York Council had serious consequences, exposing the identities of hundreds of disabled residents who hold Blue Badges. The blunder occurred when a BCC function failed, revealing the list of recipients in a message intended to be private.

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