Security News

Two critical bugs and more malicious apps make for a bad week for Android (ArsTechnica)

2016-09-09 21:04

#android #critical

Android Updates Address Nearly 60 Flaws (September 7, 2016) (SANS Newsbites)

2016-09-09 18:49

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Patched Android Libutils Vulnerability Harkens Back to Stagefright (Threatpost)

2016-09-09 18:06

Google Project Zero this week disclosed details on a critical vulnerability in Libutils in Android that is similar to the Stagefright flaws.

#android #threatpost #vulnerability

Google Shares Android Nougat, Safe Browsing Security Enhancements (Threatpost)

2016-09-08 10:00

Google stepped up efforts this week to bolster its security strategy with news from both its Android Security Team and its Safe Browsing Team.

#android #google #security #threatpost

Gugi Banking Trojan Can Bypass Android 6 Protection (SecurityWeek)

2016-09-08 04:18

#android #banking #bypass #securityweek #trojan

Gugi banking Trojan outsmarts Android 6 security (Help Net Security)

2016-09-07 13:15

A modification of the Gugi banking Trojan that can bypass Android 6 security features designed to block phishing and ransomware attacks. The modified Trojan forces users into giving it the right...

#android #banking #security #trojan

Google Shuts Down Potentially Massive Android Bug (Threatpost)

2016-09-07 13:00

Google patched another critical vulnerability that affects potentially every Android device that is exploitable just with a specially crafted jpeg file.

#android #google #threatpost