Google’s Android System SafetyCore, a service for on-device content scanning, has been quietly installed on devices since October 2024, sparking privacy concerns. Critics liken it to a “backdoor,” as it lacks transparency and user consent. While Google claims it operates locally and maintains user control, the stealthy deployment has raised significant trust issues amid ongoing debates about AI and privacy in mobile ecosystems.

Multi-Vector Malware Exploiting Outlook API, DNS & ICMP Tunneling for C2
The newly identified malware “Squidoor,” suspected to be created by a Chinese threat actor, is a sophisticated tool targeting sectors such as government, defence, telecommunications,