Security News

Tor Browser for Android — First Official App Released On Play Store
2019-05-23 09:18

Wohooo! Great news for privacy-focused users. Tor Browser, the most popular privacy-focused browser, for Android is finally out of beta, and the first stable version has now arrived on Google Play...

Some Androids don’t call 911 when you tell them to call an ambulance
2019-05-22 10:52

Sometimes you get a list of ambulance companies, sometimes a blog post on when it's OK to call an ambulance.

Official Tor Browser for Android available on Google Play
2019-05-22 10:43

The Tor Project has released the first stable version of the Tor Browser for Android. The release is referred to as version 8.5, mainly to prevent confusion: Tor Browser releases for Windows,...

Google Restricts Huawei's Access to Android
2019-05-20 12:03

As US/China Trade Tensions Escalate, Experts Warn of 'Unintended Consequences'After the Trump administration last week blacklisted Huawei amid rising trade tensions, Google says it has canceled...

Study finds Android smartphones riddled with suspect ‘bloatware’
2019-05-13 10:37

According to a new study, Android bloatware can create hidden security and privacy risks.

Android Q Enables TLS 1.3 Support by Default
2019-05-10 15:19

The latest Android iteration (Android Q) arrives with TLS 1.3 support enabled by default, as well as with other security improvements, Google announced this week.  read more

Android Q: Enhanced security for consumers and enterprises
2019-05-10 10:08

The upcoming, newest version of Android – still only known as “Android Q” – will have many new and improved protections for user privacy. Google has now also outlined the changes aimed at...

How to use the Tor browser on an Android device
2019-05-09 12:03

Tor can safeguard your browsing activities on an Android device via a new app in alpha release. Here's how to use and tweak it.

Eggheads confirm: Rampant Android bloatware a privacy and security hellscape
2019-05-09 07:05

Bundled software not just an annoyance, it's also a risk The apps bundled with many Android phones are presenting threats to security and privacy greater than most users think.…