Security News

Android apps prove a goldmine for dodgy password practices
2018-04-16 00:58

And password crackers are getting a lot smarter An analysis of free Android apps has shown that developers are leaving their crypto keys embedded in applications, in some cases because the...

Exposed: Lazy Android mobe makers couldn't care less about security
2018-04-13 21:58

Never. Is never a good time to get vulnerability fixes? Never is OK with you? Cool, never it is Let's nail this once and for all: Too many Android smartphone makers simply aren't rolling out...

Don’t Trust Android OEM Patching Claims, Researcher
2018-04-13 19:47

Many Android device manufacturers are not telling the truth when they say they have patched devices, researchers found.

Google Turns TLS on By Default on Android P
2018-04-13 16:52

Applications targeting the next version of Android (Android P) are required to use encrypted connections by default, Google said on Thursday. read more

Popular Android Phone Manufacturers Caught Lying About Security Updates
2018-04-13 15:19

Android ecosystem is highly broken when it comes to security, and device manufacturers (better known as OEMs) make it even worse by not providing critical patches in time. According to a new...

SnoopSnitch shows Android users what security patches are missing from their phone
2018-04-13 12:43

Although Android device manufacturers are claiming their devices are completely up to date, researchers found that, for some OEMs, patches are secretly missing.

Researchers Link New Android Backdoor to North Korean Hackers
2018-04-06 14:54

The recently discovered KevDroid Android backdoor is tied to the North Korean hacking group APT37, Palo Alto Networks researchers say. read more

VirusTotal Launches New Android Sandbox
2018-04-06 11:30

Google-owned VirusTotal announced on Thursday the launch of a new Android sandbox designed to provide detailed information on potential threats targeting the mobile operating system. The new...

VirusTotal launches 'Droidy' sandbox to detect malicious Android apps
2018-04-05 17:49

One of the biggest and most popular multi-antivirus scanning engine service has today launched a new Android sandbox service, dubbed VirusTotal Droidy, to help security researchers detect...

Mitigating Digital Risk from the Android PC in Your Pocket
2018-04-05 13:32

Security Teams Must Prioritize Risk Mitigation Against Android Malware Few of us could have imagined that a device that allows us to talk to anyone from anywhere at any time would morph, in just a...