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Recently, a serious cryptography problem was discovered in Android. The exploit, when used by hackers to break into Bitcoin wallets, would've enabled them to steal the currency. In view of the security loophole, several Bitcoin applications have upgraded their wallets.

Most of us have faced such instances where we lose our keys, have to go through a lot of pain to get a new copy and then finally get access back to our house or our car. KeyMe is a new startup which lets you store digital copies of your keys in the cloud, which can be immensely helpful in the event that you lose any of them.

In the recent past, it has been realized that intelligence agencies are usually equipped with the latest exploits, which let them break into any devices and machines they want to. It has now been revealed that FBI can remotely activate your Android smartphone's microphone, thus listening in on your real-life conversations.

Smart TVs have been around for a while and most of them equipped with a whole plethora of apps as well as in-built internet connectivity, to let you stream any content of your liking. However, a few exploits were recently discovered in certain Samsung Smart TV models, which would let hackers 'watch' you through the built-in cameras.

Security researchers have made a rather astonishing discovery - some fake chargers may come packed with malware, which can then be installed on an iPhone as soon as the charger is connected to it.

Falvio Garcia is a computer science lecturer in University of Birmingham who recently found a weakness in the security system of some major luxury cars. He intended to publish these findings in a research paper, but a court has now barred him from doing so, citing that this may lead to car thefts.

Car hacking isn't exactly a huge issue right now. But as cars get more automated and are fitted up with more advanced systems, such a niche is inevitable in the near future. To highlight this, two hackers were able to control a standard car simply by using a laptop, demonstrating how such a hack can be pulled off very easily.

Ever since Edward Snowden's identity as the man behind PRISM leaks was revealed, the U.S. government has been trying to nab him. In a bid to do so, the Obama administration even force-landed the plane of a Latin American President. Now, responding to Russia's reservations, U.S. has reassured that Snowden won't face any death penalty if extradited.

Saurik is a well-known developer who is primarily known for his association with Cydia for iOS devices. He is considered among the best of iOS hackers and now, he has apparently taken a shot at Android by exploiting the Master Key vulnerability and then devising a fix for it.

We have seen virtually countless software as well as hardware flaws in smartphones over the past few years. However, until now, SIM was considered a rather secure part of any handset, safe from any hacks. Now, a German cryptographer has found a combination of encryption and software flaws which could enable SIM hacking.