“We have to decide if there’s a place for a smart wallet, a much cheaper version that an iPhone user could use as a secondary device. We haven’t seen a ton of signal whether that’s a compelling enough thing to sell 50,000 units,” he said, saying that this was the magic number to determine the success of the phone. Source
Solana argues that an attacker would still need the permission of the phone owner to gain entry. Solana has responded to claims by blockchain security firm CertiK that there is a security threat to its Saga phone. In a Wednesday video post on X, CertiK alleged that the holders of the smartphone may be exposed to what is called a “bootloader vulnerability”. According to the firm, this loophole could allow bad actors to create some sort of backdoor access to the phone. In a bid to highlight its discovery, CertiK…
A recent video from blockchain security firm CertiK made a series of “inaccurate” claims about a potential security vulnerability in Solana’s crypto-enabled Saga phone, Solana Labs has said. In a Nov. 15 post on X (formerly Twitter), CertiK claimed the Saga phone contained a “critical vulnerability” known as a “bootloader unlock” attack which would supposedly allow a malicious actor to install a hidden backdoor in the phone. Ever wondered about the security of your Web3 devices? Our newest exploration reveals a significant bootloader vulnerability in the Solana Phone, a challenge…
Security platform CertiK has released a video demonstrating a critical vulnerability exploit on Solana’s flagship Saga phone. Blockchain security platform CertiK claimed that the Solana Saga phone has a major vulnerability that could allow hackers to create a backdoor into its software and compromise the device. Certik posted a minute-long video on X (formally known as Twitter), demonstrating how a hacker could potentially override the device during startup and gain unauthorized root access. Ever wondered about the security of your Web3 devices? Our newest exploration reveals a significant bootloader vulnerability…
Chinese tech giant Huawei refrained from unveiling its new 5G smartphone during its recent autumn season launch event. Instead, the company focused on electric vehicles, revealing its first sedan and luxury SUV. On Monday, September 25, Chinese telecommunications and tech giant Huawei remained tight-lipped about its new 5G phone featuring an advanced breakthrough. Rather than unveiling a smartphone, the company provided a glimpse of its upcoming electric vehicles, introducing its inaugural sedan and a luxury SUV. In addition, Huawei has entered into a partnership with an automaker to market vehicles…
Despite the challenging landscape of the smartphone consumer market and the economic climate, Nothing has achieved significant milestones and is poised for further growth. London-based tech startup Nothing has successfully closed its recent fundraising round with $96 million secured from both new and existing partners. The company was founded in 2020 by Carl Pei, the former co-founder of the smartphone maker OnePlus. In an announcement on Twitter, Nothing revealed that the investment round was led by the European venture capital company Highland Europe with participation from GV, EQT Ventures, and…
Pro-XRP lawyer, John Deaton, has suffered a phone hack on June 4, after a relentless cyberattack over several days. CryptoLaw, an account created by the attorney representing over 76,000 XRP token holders in the Ripple Vs U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit, responded to the hacker’s tweet from the attorney’s account. CryptoLaw clarified that the tweets were not coming from Deaton but from hackers and immediate steps are being taken to remedy the situation. The hack happened as Deaton celebrated his birthday amid wishes from all corners of the…
The company explained a 17-per cent drop in revenue by a tough macroeconomic environment and a “broad downturn” in the semiconductor sector. Semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products manufacturer Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) has reported its earning for the second quarter (Q2) of 2023. Qualcomm has beaten analysts’ revenue forecasts, with $9.27 billion versus Wall Street’s estimate of $9.1 billion. However, with a better-than-expected revenue, the company has seen a 17-per cent drop from last year’s mark in phone chip sales, which is its key business unit. Besides, it missed EPS estimates,…
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a reprimand to both Surrey Police and Sussex Police, following the rollout of an app that recorded phone conversations and unlawfully captured personal data. In June 2020, the ICO became aware that staff members across both police forces had access to an app that recorded all incoming and outgoing phone calls. 1,015 staff members downloaded the app onto their work mobile phones and more than 200,000 recordings of phone conversations, likely with victims, witnesses, and perpetrators of suspected crimes, were automatically saved. The…
Bankman-Fried’s laptop will be restricted to a whitelist of approved websites, including news, sports, Wikipedia and the U.S government, and his use of video games and other connected applications should be restricted, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said in a filing that said it was made “on behalf of the parties,” suggesting the former FTX executive’s defense counsel had agreed to the conditions. Source