Your work apps are quietly handing 19 data points to someone 2026-05-04 at 09:46 By Mirko Zorz Office work in 2026 runs through a stack of mobile apps that sit on the same phones people use for banking, messaging family, and tracking their location. Ten of the most common workplace apps in use across U.S. […]
Your work apps are quietly handing 19 data points to someone Read More »
Google Adjusts Bug Bounties: Chrome Payouts Drop as Android Rewards Rise Amid AI Surge 2026-05-01 at 18:20 By Eduard Kovacs The maximum reward for a zero-click Pixel Titan M exploit with persistence has increased to $1.5 million. The post Google Adjusts Bug Bounties: Chrome Payouts Drop as Android Rewards Rise Amid AI Surge appeared first
Google Adjusts Bug Bounties: Chrome Payouts Drop as Android Rewards Rise Amid AI Surge Read More »
A study of 1,000 Android apps finds a privacy policy logging gap 2026-04-24 at 08:22 By Anamarija Pogorelec Android developers write log statements for the same reasons they always have: debugging crashes, tracing performance issues, and understanding how features behave in production. Legal and privacy teams, working from templates and regulatory checklists, draft policies describing
A study of 1,000 Android apps finds a privacy policy logging gap Read More »
Google brings instant email verification to Android, no OTP needed 2026-04-23 at 15:10 By Anamarija Pogorelec Google has introduced cryptographically verified email credentials for Android through the Credential Manager API. This API aligns with the W3C Digital Credential API standard. It provides a unified way for apps to request and retrieve user credentials for authentication
Google brings instant email verification to Android, no OTP needed Read More »
NGate NFC malware targets Android users through trojanized payment app 2026-04-21 at 12:00 By Mirko Zorz NFC-based payment fraud is expanding geographically and operationally. A campaign active since November 2025 is targeting Android users in Brazil using a new variant of the NGate malware family, this time embedded in a trojanized version of HandyPay, a
NGate NFC malware targets Android users through trojanized payment app Read More »
Android 17 Beta 4 arrives with post-quantum cryptography and new memory limits 2026-04-17 at 09:24 By Sinisa Markovic Google shipped Android 17 Beta 4 on April 16, marking the last scheduled beta in the Android 17 release cycle. The build targets app compatibility testing and platform stability ahead of the final release, and it carries
Android 17 Beta 4 arrives with post-quantum cryptography and new memory limits Read More »
Google Play is changing how Android apps access your contacts and location 2026-04-16 at 15:03 By Anamarija Pogorelec Google’s new set of Google Play policy updates and account transfer feature strengthen user privacy and protect businesses from fraud. Google is also expanding features for managing new contact and location policy changes to support a smoother,
Google Play is changing how Android apps access your contacts and location Read More »
Mirax RAT Targeting Android Users in Europe 2026-04-15 at 16:07 By Ionut Arghire Offered as a MaaS to a small number of affiliates, mainly Russian speakers, the RAT can turn devices into residential proxy nodes. The post Mirax RAT Targeting Android Users in Europe appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek
Mirax RAT Targeting Android Users in Europe Read More »
Gmail’s end-to-end encryption comes to mobile, no extra apps required 2026-04-10 at 14:45 By Anamarija Pogorelec Google has expanded Gmail client-side encryption to Android and iOS devices, allowing users to engage with their organization’s most sensitive data on mobile devices while ensuring data remains compliant with sovereignty and compliance requirements. This feature is available for
Gmail’s end-to-end encryption comes to mobile, no extra apps required Read More »
Microsoft Finds Vulnerability Exposing Millions of Android Crypto Wallet Users 2026-04-10 at 10:37 By Eduard Kovacs The security hole affected an EngageLab SDK and it was reported by Microsoft to the vendor one year ago. The post Microsoft Finds Vulnerability Exposing Millions of Android Crypto Wallet Users appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an
Microsoft Finds Vulnerability Exposing Millions of Android Crypto Wallet Users Read More »
Severe StrongBox Vulnerability Patched in Android 2026-04-07 at 20:31 By Eduard Kovacs A critical DoS vulnerability in the Framework component of Android has also been fixed with the latest update. The post Severe StrongBox Vulnerability Patched in Android appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source
Severe StrongBox Vulnerability Patched in Android Read More »
Which messaging app takes the most limited approach to permissions on Android? 2026-04-03 at 08:39 By Sinisa Markovic Messaging apps handle sensitive conversations, contacts, and media, and their behavior on a device varies in ways that affect privacy. An analysis of Android versions of Messenger, Signal, and Telegram shows that differences in permissions, background activity,
Which messaging app takes the most limited approach to permissions on Android? Read More »
Android developers just got a new verification layer 2026-03-31 at 15:43 By Anamarija Pogorelec To help prevent malicious actors from spreading harmful apps while hiding behind anonymity, Google is rolling out developer verification to all Android developers. The company is also introducing app registration, which links apps to verified developer identities. Developers can still choose
Android developers just got a new verification layer Read More »
Android 17 tweaks location privacy with one-time access 2026-03-30 at 14:26 By Anamarija Pogorelec Google introduced a suite of location privacy features in Android 17 Beta 3 to give users more control and provide developers with tools for data minimization and product safety. Location button overview Android 17 introduces a new UI element called the
Android 17 tweaks location privacy with one-time access Read More »
Google races to secure encryption before quantum threats arrive 2026-03-26 at 12:07 By Sinisa Markovic Google is preparing for the quantum era, a turning point in digital security, with a 2029 timeline for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration. Security professionals warn that current encryption could be broken by large-scale quantum computers in the coming years. This
Google races to secure encryption before quantum threats arrive Read More »
Google slows Android sideloading to trip up scammers 2026-03-20 at 19:32 By Anamarija Pogorelec Google’s advanced flow for Android changes how apps from unverified developers are installed, adding steps to reduce scam-driven sideloading. The feature is aimed at experienced users and allows sideloading through a controlled, one-time setup. It addresses scam scenarios where attackers pressure
Google slows Android sideloading to trip up scammers Read More »
Google limits Android accessibility API to curb malware abuse 2026-03-19 at 13:32 By Anamarija Pogorelec Google is restricting how Android apps can use accessibility features after years of abuse by banking Trojans and mobile malware. The changes, introduced in Android 17.2, limit access to the accessibility API when Advanced Protection Mode (APM) is enabled. Apps
Google limits Android accessibility API to curb malware abuse Read More »
Google changes Play Store policies after settling Epic Games dispute 2026-03-05 at 14:27 By Sinisa Markovic Google is making changes to the Play Store after settling its legal fight with Epic Games, focusing on three areas: more billing options, lower fees with new programs for developers, and a program for registered app stores. The rollout
Google changes Play Store policies after settling Epic Games dispute Read More »
Android Update Patches Exploited Qualcomm Zero-Day 2026-03-03 at 15:07 By Ionut Arghire An integer overflow or wraparound in the Qualcomm graphics component, the bug leads to memory corruption. The post Android Update Patches Exploited Qualcomm Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source
Android Update Patches Exploited Qualcomm Zero-Day Read More »
Android’s March 2026 security patch fixes over 100 flaws, one under targeted exploitation 2026-03-03 at 13:58 By Anamarija Pogorelec The Android March 2026 security patch addresses vulnerabilities across dozens of components and includes one CVE confirmed under active exploitation. Devices running a patch level of 2026-03-05 or later receive fixes for all disclosed issues. Android