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☕ 🏳️‍🌈 schlackenfuchs

BGH zur zwangsweisen #Entsperrung des #Smartphone|s – Ein Fin­ger­zeig gegen das #Recht

Umstrittene Entscheidung: Der BGH reicht den #Strafverfolgung|sbehörden den Schlüssel zu #biometrisch gesicherten Smartphones – oder auch den Finger des Beschuldigten. Die Herleitung ist #verfassungswidrig.

Wo findet sich auf so wenig Raum so viel Wissen über eine Person wie in ihrem Smartphone? Nirgends. Ob Chatverläufe, Bilder, Passwörter, Bankzugänge, Anruflisten oder Standortdaten: Das kleine Gerät verrät nahezu alles über seinen Nutzer. Wenn Daten das Öl der Neuzeit sind, ist das Smartphone ein Tanklaster. Oder eher ein Ölfeld. Daher ist es wenig verwunderlich, dass die Ermittlungsbehörden größtes Interesse daran haben, dieses Öl zu fördern.

lto.de/recht/hintergruende/h/s

Legal Tribune OnlineZwangsweise Handy-Entsperrung: Verstoß gegen das GrundgesetzDer BGH hat kürzlich die zwangsweise Entsperrung eines Smartphones durch die Polizei für rechtens erklärt. Dabei gibt es dafür keine Rechtsgrundlage.
heise online

Handyverbot: Ministerium erinnert Schulen an Umsetzung von Schulgesetz

Das Thüringer Bildungsministerium hat Schulen mit Primarstufe ein Schreiben geschickt, das auffordert, Regeln zum Umgang mit digitalen Endgeräten festzulegen.

heise.de/news/Handyverbot-Mini

heise online · Handyverbot: Ministerium erinnert Schulen an Umsetzung von SchulgesetzBy Kristina Beer
#Bildung#Journal#Smartphone
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Christoph Schmees

Die Bundeswehr im #neuland

Au weia. Auf der einen Seite nutzt die Bundeswehr (BW) einen sicher verschlüsselten Messenger auf der Basis von Matrix mit selbst betriebenen Servern, das ist löblich. Auf der anderen Seite haben Sicherheitsexpertinnen "aus sportlichem Interesse" mal der IT-Sicherheit in anderen Bereichen der BW auf den Zahn gefühlt. Dabei kamen so viele Verstöße gegen die Regeln der Kunst zu Tage, dass mir ganz schlecht wird

pc-fluesterer.info/wordpress/2

www.pc-fluesterer.infoDie Bundeswehr im #neuland | pc-flüsterer bremen
#Allgemein#Hintergrund#cybercrime
Aptivi

Samsung Galaxy S25 gets the August 2025 security update!

As of today, Samsung has recently released the security update for the Galaxy S25 series that corresponds to this month’s Android security patch level, as well as some of the Samsung-specific fixes that can be found here. Prior to One UI 8’s stable release expected this September, Samsung has given Korean users an August security patch update.

Next week, Samsung is expected to distribute the update worldwide to ensure that your phone security gets improved. This update is applicable for the Galaxy S25 series, including the Galaxy S25 Edge.

The following firmware information is available:

To update your phone, follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings
  2. Navigate to Software update
  3. Choose Download and install
  4. You should see the screen that looks like the above
  5. Press Update
  6. Wait for the update to download, install, and verify
  7. Reboot the phone from the software update screen

Make sure that you charge your phone fully before initiating the update process. Never interrupt the update in any way, or problems could occur in your phone later. Use your Wi-Fi connection to download the update to avoid high data fees.

#Android#Android15#GalaxyS25
AndyGER :verified_coffee:

#fotografie #smartphone #apple #iphone

Das Apple iPhone ist eine wirklich gute Foto- und Videokamera. Vor allem der Hauptsensor macht großartige Aufnahmen.

Ich habe mich jetzt einige Zeit mit dem Gedanken herum geschlagen, mir zusätzliche Objektive für das iPhone zu kaufen und bin, bis auf weiteres, bei #shiftcam gelandet.

Momentan gibt es ein wenig Rabat auf deren Zubehör und so habe ich mir erst einmal ein iPhone Case samt Handschlaufen bestellt.

shiftcam.com/?accountnumber=73

Aptivi

Samsung unexpectedly rolls out a security update for the Galaxy S20 devices

Samsung has unexpectedly rolled out a security update, through the Verizon network, to the Galaxy S20 series that was unveiled in 2020. The Galaxy S20 series has been considered as end of life as of this year, but it looks like that Verizon and the two other carriers in the USA have released a new update after the end of life date.

According to the firmware documentation, the security patch level still stays on March, which is outdated now. The security update improves your device’s security, but not with the Android security patch level, but on some of the components that the carriers use.

The following firmware information is available:

  • Galaxy S20 Ultra
    • SM-G988U: G988USQSDHYG2 [CCT, VZW, CHA]
  • Galaxy S20+
    • SM-G986U: G986USQSDHYG2 [CCT, VZW, CHA]
  • Galaxy S20
    • SM-G981V: G981VSQSDHYG2 [CCT]

In order to update your phone, follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings and navigate to Software update
  2. Tap Download and Install
  3. You should see the security update on your screen. Tap Download
  4. Let it download, then tap Install

Make sure that your phone is fully charged before you attempt to initiate the system update. You need to connect to your Wi-Fi network while downloading the update to reduce mobile data fees. Never interrupt the update in any way, or problems with the phone could occur.

#Android#Android13#GalaxyS20
Sidal Solgun

Gave up from Apple. Seriously overpriced shit.

- iPhone 16 256GB is almost $1450 with tax but no charger included under the name of "protecting the environment"

- OnePlus 13R 256GB was $850 with tax (student discount)

- MacBook M4 512GB almost $2300 with tax

- Lenovo gaming laptop with RTX5050 is almost $1350 with tax

So why in the hell I would buy Apple? It doesn't even have NewPipe lol.

#Apple#OnePlus#Canada
Natasha Nox 🇺🇦🇵🇸

Is there a current known exploit for #Android / #Samsung devices to unlock the device without a known PIN / Passcode?

A relative asked for a modern (probably rather well updated) device nobody knows the unlock code anymore. I can confirm they own the device and are able to give me full permission.

I don't know an active exploit out of my head. I assume modern Androids don't allow for brute-force anymore either (virtual HID via USB).

Any ideas?
#Security #hacking #Smartphone #CCC #repair

Japan

Barcodes and QR Codes Become New Standard for Cashless Payments in Japan

Japan Data Economy Lifestyle Aug 6, 2025 A recent survey in Japan found that the most common method for cashless payments is to use a barcode or QR code displayed on a smartphone. A July survey in Japan found that 84.2% of respondents make use of code payments for p…
#Japan #JP #JapanNews #cashless #news #smartphone
alojapan.com/1339425/barcodes-

Alo Japan

alojapan.com/1339425/barcodes- Barcodes and QR Codes Become New Standard for Cashless Payments in Japan #cashless #Japan #JapanNews #news #smartphone Japan Data Economy Lifestyle Aug 6, 2025 A recent survey in Japan found that the most common method for cashless payments is to use a barcode or QR code displayed on a smartphone. A July survey in Japan found that 84.2% of respondents make use of code payments for purchases, using a barcode or QR

Aptivi

Eligible devices for One UI 8 Beta Program expansion

Samsung has officially announced the expansion of the One UI 8 Beta Program to both the smartwatches and the smartphones, as the September release becomes imminent. One UI 8 brings some subtle improvements and feature additions, including the adaptive lock screen clock that changes its size according to your wallpaper contents. The expansion covers the following devices:

  • Phones and Foldables
    • Galaxy S24 / S24+ / S24 Ultra (August 11th)
    • Galaxy S23 / S23+ / S23 Ultra (September)
    • Galaxy Z Fold6 / Z Flip6 (August 11th)
    • Galaxy Z Fold5 / Z Flip5 (September)
    • Galaxy A36 5G (September)
    • Galaxy A35 5G / A55 5G (September)
    • Galaxy A54 (September)
  • Watches
    • Galaxy Watch7 (Beta 2 expected soon)
    • Galaxy Watch6 (Beta 1 expected soon)
    • Galaxy Watch5 (Beta 1 expected soon)

The abovementioned devices are expected to start their beta program in their own timeline. Once the beta program starts, you can join the beta program using the banner that appears in the Samsung Members application.

Alongside the beta program expansion that will happen as early as next week, Samsung is planning to release the stable version on September, starting from the Galaxy S25 series, including Galaxy S25 Edge.

#Android#Android16#news
Japan

Barcodes and QR Codes Become New Standard for Cashless Payments in Japan

Japan Data Economy Lifestyle Aug 6, 2025 A recent survey in Japan found that the most common method for cashless payments is to use a barcode or QR code displayed on a smartphone. A July survey in Japan found that 84.2% of respondents make use of code payments for pur…
#Japan #JP #JapanNews #cashless #news #smartphone
alojapan.com/1339348/barcodes-

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