Security News

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...

Google Adds Control-Flow Integrity to Beef up Android Kernel Security
2018-10-12 09:18

Google has added a new security feature to the latest Linux kernels for Android devices to prevent it against code reuse attacks that allow attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution by...

Adaptable, All-in-One Android Trojan Shows the Future of Malware
2018-10-11 18:11

GPlayed may be the new face of malware -- flexible and adaptable, with a Swiss Army knife-like toolbox that can be used to target pretty much anyone.

Google Hardens Android Kernel
2018-10-11 17:45

Google this week revealed that Android’s kernel is becoming more resilient to code reuse attacks, courtesy of implemented support for LLVM’s Control Flow Integrity (CFI).  read more

From Now On, Only Default Android Apps Can Access Call Log and SMS Data
2018-10-09 08:48

A few hours ago the company announced its "non-shocking" plans to shut down Google+ social media network following a "shocking" data breach incident. Now to prevent abuse and potential leakage of...