IT processes Archives

AppWizard

September 29, 2026

How we found 24 Android vulnerabilities using our open source AI security agent

The GitHub Security Lab has introduced the Taskflow Agent, an open-source tool that uses artificial intelligence to automate the identification of vulnerabilities in Android applications. This tool allows security researchers to create custom taskflow prompts, leading to the discovery of over 20 vulnerabilities. To use the taskflows, a GitHub Copilot license is required, and users can run scripts to audit their projects, with results displayed in an SQLite viewer. Two specific vulnerabilities identified include: 1. OsmAnd app allows malicious applications to track user locations due to improper handling of intent extras in its exported activity. 2. The Wikipedia app has a logic flaw that enables attackers to redirect users to malicious sites via a deeplink mechanism, potentially leading to account takeovers. The GitHub Security Lab has reported a total of 24 vulnerabilities in Android applications, highlighting the effectiveness of AI in security research.

BetaBeacon

September 21, 2026

Android Processor Comparison: Snapdragon, Dimensity, Exynos, and Tensor Explained

An Android processor, commonly called a system-on-chip or SoC, handles many calculations required by a smartphone, including CPU, graphics processing, artificial intelligence hardware, image-processing capabilities, connectivity components, and other technologies. The processor influences the speed of response, gaming performance, and battery efficiency of an Android phone.

Winsage

August 23, 2026

Microsoft is updating Windows Production CA, IT admins and devs should take action ASAP

Microsoft is updating its Windows certificate framework, focusing on Secure Boot certificates and the expiration of certain Windows 11 Insider certificates. A new certificate update is crucial to prevent disruptions in applications and IT processes. Microsoft is phasing out outdated certificates and modernizing signing algorithms, with the Windows Production Public Certificate Authority (PCA) 2011 set to expire on October 19, 2026. It will be replaced by a new PCA, and stronger signing algorithms like RSA-3072 and SHA-384 will be adopted later this year. Applications relying on outdated technologies may fail due to these updates. IT administrators and application developers are advised to review software, adopt algorithm-agnostic approaches, test certificate changes, and check private trust stores for issues. The timeline includes the PCA expiration in 2026, a transition to stronger configurations later that year, and a default to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) in 2027, with ongoing updates as security needs evolve.