Security News

EU Fines Google Record $5 Billion in Android Antitrust Case
2018-07-18 13:18

Google has been hit by a record-breaking $5 billion antitrust fine by the European Union regulators for abusing the dominance of its Android mobile operating system and thwarting competitors....

Android devices with pre-installed malware sold in developing markets
2018-07-09 11:45

New low-end Android smartphone devices being sold to consumers in developing markets, many of whom are coming online for the first time, contain pre-installed malware, according to Upstream. This...

Google Patches Critical Remote Code Execution Bugs in Android OS
2018-07-06 18:54

The July Android Security bulletin tackles 44 vulnerabilities in all, with the bulk rated high in severity.

Android App Are Sharing Screenshots, Video Recordings to Third Parties, Report Finds
2018-07-05 16:27

Some mobile apps can take and share screenshots and video of the phones’ app activity without users’ knowledge.

Here's how to stop Android apps from stealing and sharing your phone data
2018-07-05 14:29

Several Android apps can share image and video data with third parties without your knowledge. Here's how to prevent that.

Google Fixes Critical Android Vulnerabilities
2018-07-05 14:23

Google this week released its July 2018 set of Android patches to address tens of vulnerabilities in the mobile operating system, including several rated as Critical. read more

How to protect yourself from the Telegram-exploiting remote access Android HeroRat trojan
2018-07-02 19:42

A new remote access Trojan that abuses the Telegram messaging protocol on Android devices can give attackers total control over your device. Here's how to stay safe.

RAMpage Attack Explained—Exploiting RowHammer On Android Again!
2018-06-29 17:18

A team of security researchers has discovered a new set of techniques that could allow hackers to bypass all kind of present mitigations put in place to prevent DMA-based Rowhammer attacks against...

Rowhammer Variant ‘RAMpage’ Targets Android Devices All Over Again
2018-06-29 16:27

The attack allows malicious applications to break out of their sandbox and access the entire operating system, giving an adversary complete control of the targeted device.

Researchers Devise Rowhammer Attacks Against Latest Android Versions
2018-06-29 14:29

A team of researchers from universities worldwide have devised a new set of DMA-based Rowhammer attacks against the latest Android OS, along with a lightweight defense to prevent such attacks on...