Security News

Google plays Whack-A-Mole with naughty Android developers
2019-04-18 11:34

Android developers without a track record are going to be submitted to more checks in order to stamp out those of “bad faith.”

Ep. 028 – SPEWS, Android security and scary Facebook messages [PODCAST]
2019-04-17 14:55

Here's the latest Naked Security podcast - enjoy!

5 things you need to know about Google's new Android developer policies
2019-04-16 16:59

Google is changing its app review process to address developer complaints. Here's what you need to know about it.

Google Makes it Tough for Rogue App Developers Get Back on Android Play Store
2019-04-16 12:18

Even after Google's security oversight over its already-huge Android ecosystem has evolved over the years, malware apps still keep coming back to Google Play Store. Sometimes just reposting an...

5 best password managers for Android
2019-04-12 18:46

If you're looking for a password manager for your Android device, Jack Wallen offers his list of what he considers to be the best five on the market.

Android phones transformed into anti-phishing security tokens
2019-04-12 10:39

A new security feature allows users of Android 7 and later to use their smartphones to authenticate themselves to their Google accounts.

Android 7.0+ Phones Can Now Double as Google Security Keys
2019-04-11 16:14

Google this week made it easier for Android users to enable strong 2-factor authentication (2FA) when logging into Google's various services. The company announced that all phones running Android...

Android Devices Can Now Be Used as a Security Key
2019-04-11 16:03

New Google Feature Offers Advantages Over Its Titan KeysGoogle's latest security feature enables the use of Android phones as a security key, eliminating the need for a separate token or hardware...

Android banking and finance apps’ security found wanting
2019-04-04 12:36

A new report claims that mobile finance apps are littered with security bugs.