Google Warns Users of Recent State-sponsored Attacks

Google gave warnings about potential government-backed attacks against numerous journalists, academics and activists.  Twitter postings regarding it seem to be authentic.  Numbers estimate up to a million may have seen state-sponsored probing.  The article offers suggestions for password security and encryption of files.

Source: http://www.securityweek.com/google-warns-users-recent-state-sponsored-attacks

Backdoor in Some Android Phones Sends Data to Server in China

Recently multiple Android mobile device models sold in the United States have been found to include a backdoor in their firmware and to send personally identifiable information (PII) to third-party servers.  Furthermore the question was raised why the users were not informed.  Not only is there a backdoor in the firmware however devices sold via Amazon, BestBuy, and other major US-based online retailers, could also install applications remotely, without user consent.


Source: http://www.securityweek.com/backdoor-some-android-phones-sends-data-server-china