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Nov 29, 2017 1:30 AM • by Doug Lynch | Google Talks About Detecting and Blocking Tizi Android Spyward We've reported in the past on the things Google does to keep Android smartphones and tablets safe from malware — for example, the Play Store detects Potentially Harmful Applications (PHAs) using a combination of algorithms and human screening. But sometimes new malware slips through the cracks. Case in point? Tizi, a spyware program that targets a small number of devices in specific geographic areas. Tizi is part of a larger family of malware discovered by the Google Play Protect security team in September, which spotted it on device scans of root applications that exploited old vulnerabilities. After conducting an investigation this year, the team found more applications in the Tizi family, the oldest of which dated back to October 2015. Tizi was used in targeted attacks against 1,300 devices in a number of African countries, particularly Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania. The early versions didn't have rooting capabilities or obfuscate their code, but the malware, which works by stealing sensitive data from popular social media apps like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Viber, Skype, LinkedIn, and Telegram, gained those features over time. That's not the scariest part. The newest version of Tizi executes several info-stealing processes common to commercial spyware, including recording calls in WhatsApp, Viber, and Skype; sending and receiving SMS messages; and accessing calendar events, call logs, contacts, photos, Wi-Fi encryption keys, and a list of all installed apps. Tizi's developer went as far as to create a website and used social media to drive app installs from Google Play and third-party websites. But Tizi shouldn't be a threat much longer. With Google's investigation now concluded, the search giant updated its on-device security services as well as the server-based systems that search for PHAs. The changes will help discover this kind of malware in the future, Google says. For a technical breakdown of Tizi and a five-step checklist about how to reduce your chance of being affected by it, follow the source link.
Source: Google Security Blog  | | Android Advices
Nov 24, 2017 2:17 PM • by Teja Chedalla | CENTRiC A1 Smartphone Launched with 5.5″ Full HD Display & Quick Charge 3.0 Support Earlier this year, the Indian smartphone brand CENTRiC had launched four new budget smartphones – CENTRiC L1, CENTRiC P1, CENTRiC P1 Plus and CENTRiC G1. All these devices are priced under Rs. 10,000 and came with 4G VoLTE support. Now, the company is all set to launch a new smartphone called Centric A1. It is priced at Rs. 10,999 and offers unibody metal design. The smartphone will be available in Metallic Earl Grey, White & Peach Gold, Gold & Peach Gold color options. Unlike many other smartphones in the budget segment, the CENTRiC A1 packs uncompromised specifications. It sports a 5.5-inch In-cell display with Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) and includes Dragontrail Glass protection on the top. Under the hood, the CENTRiC A1 is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) Octa-core processor coupled with Adreno 505 GPU. It includes 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded additionally up to 256GB via a MicroSD card. 
On the rear of the device is a 13MP camera with PDAF, 5P lens, and dual LED flash. There is an 8MP front-facing camera with LED flash and 90-degree Field-of-View for wider selfies. The device supports dual SIM dual standby using the hybrid SIM slot. It is backed by a 3,000mAh non-removable that is rated to give up to 15 hours of talk time and lasts up to 210 hours in standby mode. The CENTRiC A1 also supports Quick Charge 3.0 that can give 4 hours of talk time with just 10 minutes of charging. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the rear of the device. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, A-GPS, FM Radio, 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C port. It runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box, and there is no information about the Android 8.0 Oreo update. It also includes a bunch of sensors including Gyroscope, E-Compass, G-Sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, and Hall sensor. The CENTRiC A1 measures 152 x 76 x 7.8 mm and weighs 160 grams. Beneath the display are the three capacitive navigation button for back, home, and multitasking (left to right). Let us know, would you be interested in using a smartphone from a relatively new brand. Share your opinion with us by commenting down below.  | | |
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