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Forbes
07-05-2025
- Forbes
Samsung Galaxy Deadline—You Have 3 Weeks To Update Your Phone
Samsung's new update deadline confirmed. AFP via Getty Images Android is under attack — again. Google confirmed as much this week, before issuing an immediate update for its Pixel phones. Now Samsung has done the same, releasing details of its May security update with the fix included. There's a nasty twist with this one, though, with Samsung's phones particularly vulnerable to the attack. Meta was first to disclose CVE-2025-27363, detailing an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in FreeType font rendering software that 'may have been exploited in the wild.' Now Google says Android phones have been attacked. Forbes Samsung's Android Mistake—Do Not Leave Your Galaxy At Risk By Zak Doffman The twist is that Android's security bulletin says the fix only applies to Android 13 and 14, suggesting Android 15 has already been addressed. That means Samsungs are vulnerable where Pixels are not, given that the Galaxy-maker was late to the party with One UI 7's Android 15 rollout, and millions of phones have not yet been upgraded. Now America's cyber defense agency has issued an update warning for all affected devices, with a May 27 deadline to either update or stop using phones. The formal mandate applies just to U.S. federal employees, but CISA's remit is 'to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity.' The good news with this vulnerability and fix is that Samsung has been almost as fast as Google in confirming the fix. That's not always the case. We have seen multiple occasions where Samsungs have run a month behind Pixels with these updates, even with a CIAS mandate in place which Samsung devices have missed. Clearly, this only applies to those Galaxy phones yet to upgrade to Android 15, and that upgrade satisfies the update mandate per Android's security bulletin. If you're sticking with Android 14 for now — by choice or otherwise, then ensure you apply the update as soon as it's made available for your model, region and carrier. You should be able to meet the deadline, given it's late in the month. Forbes Google Starts Scanning All Your Emails After Gmail Upgrade By Zak Doffman CISA warns that 'FreeType contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability when attempting to parse font subglyph structures related to TrueType GX and variable font files that may allow for arbitrary code execution.' Google explains this 'could lead to local code execution with no additional execution privileges needed,' and that 'user interaction is not needed for exploitation.' All of which means you need to take this seriously.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Yahoo
This top-rated charger with 55,000+ fans is just $9 thanks to triple discounts
A dead phone battery can feel like a sucker punch. To make sure you're not caught at that dreaded 0% again, invest in a quality power bank. The Iniu Portable Charger is both affordable and shopper-approved. The handy little device is powerful enough to recharge iPhones, Samsungs and AirPods, and it's slim enough to fit in your wallet. Get it now while it's just $9 (down from $22). Did we mention the Iniu is just $9? You save three times over, with a sale, on-page coupon and a coupon code. Compared with similar products, this is an absolute steal, especially for something this powerful. This matches the best price on the web, so no need to look elsewhere. When your phone is dead, having a power bank on hand can truly save the day. Clearly, Iniu has a lot of faith that you'll love this portable charger; a 3-year warranty is included. The power bank supports fast charging and can boost an iPhone to 78% in just one hour. The gadget's 15-layer SmartProtect system eliminates the risks of overheating, overvoltage and other mishaps that might damage your devices. Three separate ports (two USB-A, one USB-C) make it an indispensable multitasker. That cute paw print? It's a charge indicator. You can see how much power is left with just a glance. More than 55,000 fans have given this charger a five-star rating. One reviewer wrote about how it made a family getaway a much better experience. "I bought this for Disney and I would say it is absolutely the most valuable thing I bought for the trip," raved a grateful shopper. "I've since used this on long days at the zoo and on a long hiking trip where my phone would have died and my map would have disappeared." Another fan used it to express their sports fandom: "I've purchased at least six of these," said this customer. "We are Penn State University fans and the paw print lighting up looks like a Nittany Lion paw. The battery charges easily and it works great. The paw print shows how much battery power you have, and it's large. Very convenient! No more guessing or looking for little tiny lights. The flashlight has come in handy as well." Said this proud paterfamilias: "I bought this to take on vacation with me. My grandson used it for his Oculus when his batteries died and it lasted for hours of him playing. It should last my entire trip, as I won't be using it constantly as he did. It is quick to recharge as well. I love the paw print that shows how much of a charge it has as well." One noted that the juice-up process is a bit sluggish. "Great bang for the buck," said one reviewer. "The only downside is that it takes a long time to charge fully (about two hours), but it's something I can sacrifice for the price." Another found a weighty downside to all that charging power. "I have had this charger for three years and it is still holding up perfectly. It takes a while to charge (I usually charge it overnight), but it's worth it. The only complaint I have about it is that it is a bit heavy, but I guess it comes with the power it holds." If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Yahoo
This top-rated travel charger with a monstrous capacity is down to just $18
A dead phone battery can feel like a sucker punch (and using public chargers can be a little sketchy). To make sure you're not caught at 0% again, it's best to invest in a quality portable charger and this one from Iniu is both affordable and shopper-approved. The handy little device is powerful enough to recharge iPhones, Samsungs and AirPods, and it's slim enough to fit in your wallet. Get it now while it's $18 (down from $22). Did we mention the Iniu is just $18? Compared to its competitors that aren't on sale, this is an absolute steal, especially for something with 10,000mAh of charge. This matches the best price on the web, so no need to look elsewhere. When your device is dead, having a power bank on hand can truly save the day. Clearly, Iniu has a lot of faith that you will love this portable charger; a 3-year warranty is included. The power bank supports fast charging and can boost an iPhone to 78% in just one hour. The gadget's 15-layer SmartProtect system eliminates the risks of overheating, overvoltage and other mishaps that might damage your devices. Three separate ports (two USB-A, one USB-C) make it an indispensable multitasker. That cute paw print? It's a charge indicator. You can see how much power is left with just a glance. Wild! More than 55,000 fans have given the charger a five-star rating. One reviewer wrote about how it made a family getaway a much better experience. "I bought this for Disney and I would say it is absolutely the most valuable thing I bought for the trip," raved a grateful shopper. "I've since used this on long days at the zoo and on a long hiking trip where my phone would have died and my map would have disappeared." Another fan used it to express their sports fandom: "I've purchased at least six of these," said this customer. "We are Penn State University fans and the paw print lighting up looks like a Nittany Lion paw. The battery charges easily and it works great. The paw print shows how much battery power you have, and it's large. Very convenient! No more guessing or looking for little tiny lights. The flashlight has come in handy as well." Said this proud paterfamilias: "I bought this to take on vacation with me. My grandson used it for his Oculus when his batteries died and it lasted for hours of him playing. It should last my entire trip, as I won't be using it constantly as he did. It is quick to recharge as well. I love the paw print that shows how much of a charge it has as well." One noted that the juice-up process is a bit sluggish. "Great bang for the buck," said one reviewer. "The only downside is that it takes a long time to charge fully (about two hours), but it's something I can sacrifice for the price." Another found a weighty downside to all that charging power. "I have had this charger for three years and it is still holding up perfectly. It takes a while to charge (I usually charge it overnight), but it's worth it. The only complaint I have about it is that it is a bit heavy, but I guess it comes with the power it holds." If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
