Security News

Android Ad-Fraud Scheme
2018-10-25 11:49

BuzzFeed is reporting on a scheme where fraudsters buy legitimate Android apps, track users' behavior in order to mimic it in a way that evades bot detectors, and then uses bots to perpetuate an...

Google Makes 2 Years of Android Security Updates Mandatory for Device Makers
2018-10-25 10:03

When it comes to security updates, Android is a real mess. Even after Google timely rolls out security patches for its Android platform, a major part of the Android ecosystem remains exposed to...

Google Boosts Android Security with Protected Confirmation
2018-10-22 14:12

Google further improved the security of Android with the inclusion of a new API in the latest operating system release. read more

Is Google’s Android app unbundling good for security?
2018-10-18 11:33

If you live in the EU, turning on a new Android device after 29 October 2018 could look quite different...

Google Will Charge Android Phone Makers to Use Its Apps In Europe
2018-10-17 09:18

Would you prefer purchasing an Android device that doesn't have any apps or services from Google? No Google Maps, No Gmail, No YouTube! And NOT even the Google Play Store—from where you could have...

Encrypt Android files with BestCrypt Explorer by Jetico
2018-10-17 07:42

Jetico released of BestCrypt Explorer, a mobile file manager on Android and an extension of BestCrypt Container Encryption. Jetico’s Android file encryption app is now available for free download...

Google using lock screen passwords to encrypt Android Cloud backups
2018-10-16 11:30

If, that is, your phone has updated to the Android 9 operating system, otherwise known as Pie. If so, say hi to the Titan chip!

Google Boosts Protection of Backups in Android
2018-10-15 17:19

The latest Android iteration leverages Google Cloud’s Titan technology to better protect users’ backed-up application data, Google says. read more

Google to Encrypt Android Cloud Backups With Your Lock Screen Password
2018-10-15 09:33

In an effort to secure users' data while maintaining privacy, Google has announced a new security measure for Android Backup Service that now encrypts all your backup data stored on its cloud...

Fortnite for Android Released, But Make Sure You Don't Download Malware
2018-10-12 12:18

Yes, it is official. The massively popular battle royale video game from Epic Games, Fortnite: Battle Royale is finally available for Android devices. Epic announced Thursday that the Android...