Security News

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.…

Google Patches Critical Remote Code-Execution Flaws in Android
2019-05-08 17:35

The Android security update patches 15 bugs, four rated critical, 10 rated high and one ranked moderate in severity.

Google Touts Android Q’s New Security Update Process and Better Privacy Controls for Apps
2019-05-08 16:03

At Google I/O, the tech giant announced it is beefing up security in phones with its latest Android Q operating system by offering direct updates and privacy controls.

Google Patches Remotely Exploitable Vulnerabilities in Android
2019-05-08 14:58

Android May 2019 Patches Fix Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities The May 2019 set of security patches released for the Android operating system address 8 Critical vulnerabilities,...

Latest Android security updates, and Google to fix patch delays for Pixel
2019-05-08 11:24

Google's May security update for Android is out – but will you be lucky enough to get it this week? If you own one of a Pixel device, then yes.