New Android attack tricks you into giving dangerous permissions
A team of academic researchers has uncovered a new Android security exploit that raises a lot of questions about the platform’s permission system. The technique, named TapTrap, uses user interface animations to visually deceive you into granting sensitive permissions or performing harmful actions. Unlike earlier tapjacking attacks, TapTrap Android attack works by launching transparent system prompts over regular app interfaces. The result is a near-invisible layer that silently captures your […]
