GodFather Android Malware Runs Real Apps in a Sandbox to Steal Data

GodFather Android Malware Runs Real Apps in a Sandbox to Steal Data

Cybersecurity researchers at Zimperium zLabs, led by Fernando Ortega and Vishnu Pratapagiri, have uncovered a dangerous new version of the GodFather Android malware using an advanced technique called on-device virtualization to take over legitimate mobile apps. It especially targets banking and cryptocurrency apps, effectively turning your own device into a spy. The Virtualization Trick Instead…

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Fashion brands gain edge by embracing disability representation

Fashion brands gain edge by embracing disability representation

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When featuring models with disabilities in advertising, brands walk a fine line—how should they convey a message of inclusivity without coming across as exploitative and insensitive? The underrepresentation of people with disabilities in media adds to the challenge, as little is known about the factors influencing how different portrayals are received…

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On the button: Chanel and Prada love to celebrate the oft-overlooked fastening, with Maison Desrues, God’s True Cashmere and Tangxindan among the names supplying extra-fancy versions

On the button: Chanel and Prada love to celebrate the oft-overlooked fastening, with Maison Desrues, God’s True Cashmere and Tangxindan among the names supplying extra-fancy versions

What’s in a button? We tend to give them little thought. At most, we are irritated when one is lost or comes loose, dangling from the front of a coat or shirt. But like many of the fashion fixtures we take for granted, this unsung hero has a storied past – and present. Though most…

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Meet Sonique Saturday, Taylor Swift’s ‘twin’ behind the Birkin dupes that boast fans like Amber Rose: before founding fashion brand Saturday House, she was a stylist to the stars

Meet Sonique Saturday, Taylor Swift’s ‘twin’ behind the Birkin dupes that boast fans like Amber Rose: before founding fashion brand Saturday House, she was a stylist to the stars

Saturday House founder Sonique Saturday welcomed the New Year by sharing a photo on Instagram of her and Taylor Swift embracing in matching sparkling dresses. The image was seemingly a throwback to a private New Year’s Eve party in Kansas City that took place a year previously. Sonique Saturday is the founder of the fashion…

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3 fashion-forward looks for Father’s Day: Pharrell Williams’ Miami-inspired beachwear for Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana’s classic Italian prints, and Simone Rocha’s rugby and roses

3 fashion-forward looks for Father’s Day: Pharrell Williams’ Miami-inspired beachwear for Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana’s classic Italian prints, and Simone Rocha’s rugby and roses

There’s something for every father – or indeed any man – with this pick of three new designer collections. So whether you want a sharp suit, gear for the beach or something more sporty, we’ve got you covered. 1. Simone Rocha Simone Rocha transforms the rugby shirt for her latest collection. Photo: Handout Irish designer…

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Seeing red: the humble tomato’s fascinating story, from organic gardens in France and Thailand to Michelin-starred restaurants the world over – and ketchup’s roots as a fish sauce from southern China

Seeing red: the humble tomato’s fascinating story, from organic gardens in France and Thailand to Michelin-starred restaurants the world over – and ketchup’s roots as a fish sauce from southern China

Every summer, chef Guillaume Galliot receives a special delivery from 10,000 kilometres away – organically grown tomatoes from his mother Myriam Deschamps’ garden in Tours, in France’s Loire Valley. He takes the juicy, sweet tomatoes and celebrates the fruit at Caprice, the three-Michelin-star French restaurant at the Four Seasons Hong Kong. “When we started nine…

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Hong Kong looks for stablecoin niche

The Ant Group international arm’s decision to apply for a stablecoin licence in Hong Kong is an early boost for the city’s digital assets aspirations, as it plays catch-up with rival Asian financial centres.  The company, which operates China’s ubiquitous Alipay mobile payments system, said on Thursday it would apply for a licence to issue…

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ISTIF 2025 Hong Kong Conference Thematic Forum Explores Hong Kong's Development Strategy

ISTIF 2025 Hong Kong Conference Thematic Forum Explores Hong Kong’s Development Strategy

Leveraging the Advantages of Connecting with Both the Mainland and the World to Foster Global Innovation and Technology(I&T) Collaboration Hong Kong, China–(Newsfile Corp. – June 10, 2025) – International Science, Technology, and Innovation Forum of Boao Forum for Asia (ISTIF) 2025 Hong Kong Conference, themed ” Transitioning Towards the Future: Powered by Science, Technology and…

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