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
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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
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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 […]
Motorola turns to GrapheneOS for smartphone security upgrade 2026-03-02 at 13:19 By Sinisa Markovic Motorola is strengthening smartphone security through a long-term partnership with the GrapheneOS Foundation, a mobile security nonprofit that develops a hardened operating system based on the Android Open Source Project. GrapheneOS includes protections designed to reduce entire classes of vulnerabilities, strengthen […]
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Android 17 second beta expands privacy controls for contacts, SMS and local networks 2026-02-27 at 14:30 By Anamarija Pogorelec Google’s second beta of Android 17 continues updates to platform behavior and introduces new APIs focused on protecting sensitive data. Protecting contact and local network data A new system-level Contacts Picker gives apps temporary access only […]
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Android app uses Bluetooth signals to detect nearby smart glasses 2026-02-27 at 10:17 By Anamarija Pogorelec Smart glasses with built-in cameras are showing up in more public spaces, and a growing number of people want a way to know when one is nearby. An Android app called Nearby Glasses, developed by Yves Jeanrenaud, attempts to […]
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SURXRAT: From ArsinkRAT roots to LLM Module Downloads Signaling Capability Expansion 2026-02-24 at 09:07 By rohansinhacyblecom Executive Summary SURXRAT is an actively developed Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT) commercially distributed through a Telegram-based malware-as-a-service (MaaS) ecosystem under the SURXRAT V5 branding. The malware is marketed using structured reseller and partner licensing tiers, allowing affiliates to […]
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Mobile privacy audits are getting harder 2026-02-06 at 09:28 By Anamarija Pogorelec Mobile apps routinely collect and transmit personal data in ways that are difficult for users, developers, and regulators to verify. Permissions can reveal what an app can access, and privacy policies can claim what an app should do, yet neither reliably shows what […]
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Google disrupts proxy network used by 550+ threat groups 2026-01-29 at 18:27 By Zeljka Zorz Google has disrupted Ipidea, a massive residential proxy network consisting of user devices that are being used as the last-mile link in cyberattack chains. “In a single seven day period in January 2026, GTIG observed over 550 individual threat groups […]
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Google agrees to pay $135 million over Android data harvesting claims 2026-01-29 at 12:13 By Sinisa Markovic Google agrees to pay $135 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit brought by Android smartphone users over alleged unauthorized cellular data transmissions. After fees and administrative costs are deducted, the remaining settlement funds would be divided […]
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Android just got smarter at stopping snatch-and-run phone thefts 2026-01-28 at 09:48 By Sinisa Markovic Google announced updates to the Android theft protection features that expand existing safeguards and make stolen devices harder to use. These updates are available on Android 16 and later. One update builds on Failed Authentication Lock, a feature introduced in […]
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Product showcase: TrackerControl lets Android users see who’s tracking them 2026-01-09 at 08:34 By Anamarija Pogorelec TrackerControl is an open-source Android application designed to give users visibility into and control over the hidden data within mobile apps. Many apps routinely communicate with third-party services that collect information about usage. TrackerControl makes this activity visible and […]
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Critical Dolby Vulnerability Patched in Android 2026-01-06 at 15:59 By Eduard Kovacs The flaw is tracked as CVE-2025-54957 and its existence came to light in October 2025 after it was discovered by Google researchers. The post Critical Dolby Vulnerability Patched in Android appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original […]
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