Mobile Problems Abound - Android Apps and VPN Service Problems and More

In this episode Javvad and Erich discuss a number of issues with Android phones, including an unofficial WhatsApp app stealing user accounts, how the Always-on VPN is leaking traffic and more.

Stories from the show:

 

Unofficial WhatsApp Android app caught stealing users’ accounts

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unofficial-whatsapp-android-app-caught-stealing-users-accounts/

Facebook Login Details at Risk as Meta Identifies Over 400 Malicious Apps

https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/facebook-login-details-at-risk/

Android leaks some traffic even when 'Always-on VPN' is enabled

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/android-leaks-some-traffic-even-when-always-on-vpn-is-enabled/

Lloyd's of London cuts off network after dodgy activity detected

https://www.theregister.com/2022/10/07/lloyds_london_security_incident/