Security News

Android Overlay and Accessibility Features Leave Millions at Risk (Threatpost)
2017-05-24 18:05

Researchers warn two features, not flaws, in Android can be used together to open devices up to attack.

Google Elevates Security in Android O (Threatpost)
2017-05-23 20:13

Android O, due in the third quarter, figures to elevate the security of the mobile OS with new features focused on improved third-party patching, a new permission model and hardening of existing features.

Google Adds New Behavior-Based Malware Scanner To Every Android Device (The Hackers News)
2017-05-20 01:41

In order to keep its billions of users safe, Google has introduced another security defense for its Android devices, called Google Play Protect. Google Play Protect, which is part of the Google...

Android Gets Security Makeover With Google Play Protect (Threatpost)
2017-05-18 20:49

Google announces big changes for Android security including new features, a rebranding of old services and an updated UI, all streamlined under a new service called Google Play Protect.