Security News

Android Security Bulletin March 2019: What you need to know
2019-03-26 15:11

Another month is here and Android finds itself with a mixture of Critical and High vulnerabilities.

Insecure UC Browser 'Feature' Lets Hackers Hijack Android Phones Remotely
2019-03-26 11:48

Beware! If you are using UC Browser on your smartphones, you should consider uninstalling it immediately. Why? Because the China-made UC Browser contains a "questionable" ability that could be...

Week in review: Norsk Hydro cyber attack, Android privacy, exploiting IMAP to bypass MFA
2019-03-24 18:00

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Norsk Hydro cyber attack: What happened? “Hydro subject to cyber-attack,” warned Oslo-headquartered Norsk Hydro ASA,...

The privacy risks of pre-installed software on Android devices
2019-03-22 06:15

Many pre-installed apps facilitate access to privileged data and resources, without the average user being aware of their presence or being able to uninstall them. On the one hand, the permission...

Vulnerability in Android Instant Apps can be used to steal history, authentication tokens
2019-03-21 13:55

Google's Instant Apps feature allows you to try apps before installing them, though a vulnerability allows attackers to abuse the feature to steal data.

Opera brings back free VPN service to its Android browser
2019-03-21 11:41

Opera lost its Android browser's VPN after it was sold to a Chinese consortium, but now it's back.

Renegade Android apps can siphon off your web logins, browser history. So make sure Chrome or OS is patched, friends
2019-03-20 20:01

Kit-Kat API whacked, don't give hackers your phone. This WebView came rolling home Smartphones and other gadgets running Android 4.4 or later contain a bug that can be exploited by rogue apps to...

Google Will Prompt European Android Users to Select Preferred Default Browser
2019-03-20 09:03

Google announced some major changes for its Android mobile operating system in October after the European Commission hit the company with a record $5 billion antitrust fine for pre-installing its...

Android Q — Google Adds New Mobile Security and Privacy Features
2019-03-19 18:03

Google has recently released the first beta version of Android Q, the next upcoming version of Google's popular mobile operating system, with a lot of new privacy improvements and other security...

Android Q Brings New Privacy and Security Features
2019-03-18 16:05

Released in Beta 1 last week, the latest Android iteration (Android Q) arrived with new privacy protection improvements and other security enhancements.  read more