Security News

Lucy Gang Debuts with Unusual Android MaaS Package
2018-09-20 21:07

The threat actor's Android-focused cyber-arms package, dubbed Black Rose Lucy, is limited in reach for now, but clearly has global ambitions.

Oops! Google accidentally changed the battery settings for a bunch of Android users
2018-09-18 15:23

The battery saver feature was turned on as an 'internal experiment,' which Google has since rolled back.

Powerful Android and iOS Spyware Found Deployed in 45 Countries
2018-09-18 15:18

One of the world's most dangerous Android and iPhone spyware program has been found deployed against targets across 45 countries around the world over the last two years, a new report from Citizen...

Android Security Bulletin September 2018: What you need to know
2018-09-18 14:49

Another month where Android finds itself with a mixture of Critical and High vulnerabilities. Jack Wallen offers highlights.

91 “child friendly” Android apps accused of exploitation
2018-09-18 13:43

New Mexico's AG filed a lawsuit accusing a popular app maker, plus Google's and Twitter's ad platforms, of illegally collecting kids' data.

How to use the Android Pie lockdown mode
2018-09-17 19:37

Jack Wallen walks you activating and enabling Android Pie's new lockdown mode and shows why you should use it.

Google's Android Team Finds Serious Flaw in Honeywell Devices
2018-09-17 06:27

Members of Google’s Android team discovered that some of Honeywell’s Android-based handheld computers are affected by a high severity privilege escalation vulnerability. The vendor has released...

Use Android Pie lockdown mode
2018-09-12 17:54

Jack Wallen activates and enables Android Pie's new lockdown mode.

Scan reveals known open source vulnerabilities in popular Android apps
2018-09-12 12:09

Widespread use of unpatched open source code in popular Android apps is causing significant security vulnerabilities, warns the non-profit American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research...

Tor Brings Onion Browser to Android Devices
2018-09-10 17:00

In parts of the developing world, dissidents and journalists face hostile governments and other threats -- and mobile is their only access to the internet.