Security News

Monthly Patches Are Recommended Best Practice for Android, Google Says
2018-08-23 19:14

The timely delivery of security updates for Android smartphones is a highly important defense-in-depth strategy, Google says. read more

How to enable DNS over TLS in Android Pie
2018-08-23 17:46

Jack Wallen shows you how to use the new Private DNS feature in Android Pie, which allows DNS over TLS for a more secure experience.

New Android Malware Framework Turns Apps Into Powerful Spyware
2018-08-23 09:48

Security researchers have uncovered a new, powerful Android malware framework that is being used by cybercriminals to turn legitimate apps into spyware with extensive surveillance capabilities—as...

Triout Malware Carries Out Extensive, Targeted Android Surveillance
2018-08-22 14:58

The spyware’s surveillance capabilities are extensive, logging every call, text, photo, video and more, and sending the data to the attackers.

New Spyware Framework for Android Discovered
2018-08-22 12:54

A newly identified spyware framework can be used to build extensive surveillance capabilities into Android applications, Bitdefender security researchers warn. read more

WhatsApp urges Android users to manually backup their chats
2018-08-21 12:11

WhatsAppers have until 12 November. That's when WhatsApp will sweep out dusty old backups that haven't been updated in more than a year.

How to send a confidential email in Gmail on Android, iOS
2018-08-20 13:43

Gmail users can set an expiration date or revoke access to messages through confidential mode. Here's how to use the feature on mobile.

Are your Android apps listening to you?
2018-08-15 12:59

This simple setup will help you discover if your apps are listening in on you.

New Man-in-the-Disk attack leaves millions of Android phones vulnerable
2018-08-14 09:03

Security researchers at Check Point Software Technologies have discovered a new attack vector against the Android operating system that could potentially allow attackers to silently infect your...

Google Tracks Android, iPhone Users Even With 'Location History' Turned Off
2018-08-13 17:48

Google tracks you everywhere, even if you explicitly tell it not to. Every time a service like Google Maps wants to use your location, Google asks your permission to allow access to your location...