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Generated: 2026-03-16 03:00 PDT
- Possible New Result in Quantum Factorization
Schneier on Security • 2026-03-16 02:46 • www.schneier.comI’m skeptical about—and not qualified to review—this new result in factorization with a quantum computer, but if it’s true it’s a theoretical improvement in the speed of factoring large numbers with a quantum computer.
https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/03/possible-new-result-in-quantum-factorization.html
- Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse
The Hacker News • 2026-03-15 22:43 • thehackernews.com
Google is testing a new security feature as part of Android Advanced Protection Mode (AAPM) that prevents certain kinds of apps from using the accessibility services API.
The change, incorporated in Android 17 Beta 2, was first reported by Android Authority last week.
AAPM was introduced by Google in Android 16, released last year. When enabled, it causes the device to enter a heightened
https://thehackernews.com/2026/03/android-17-blocks-non-accessibility.html
Sources: BleepingComputer, The Hacker News, KrebsOnSecurity, SANS ISC, CISA.
