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Android devices more susceptible to vulnerabilities, new study
Some worrying trends were revealed in a new study by the Duo Labs team that analyzed the state of security on Android devices.
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Network Security
Android P security updates include hardware security module
Android has announced its latest version, Android P, will include several security improvements such as a hardware security module, improved biometric authentication, and protected confirmation.
RSA 2013 News
RSA 2013: iOS safer than Android due to open app model, patching delays
The battle between the iOS and Android platforms continues, but with Apple having the edge on security, and Google with innovation, both are at the top of the mobile totem pole.
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Google’s Android Security report shows some Android users left behind
Despite the many efforts Google undertakes to protect its customers from malicious applications, many Android users may remain vulnerable to attack because they're using outdated software.
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Google patches 40 Android security flaws
Google released patches for 40 security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. Vulnerabilities include remote code execution, elevated privilege, and remote denial of service (DoS) flaws.
Mobile Security, Security News
Google Keystore feature looks to improve Android Pie security
Google is boosting Android Key security for mobile apps with new Keystore features to improve the safety of devices running Android Pie. The Android Keystore provides application developers with cryptographic tools designed to secure user data and Android Pie is introducing new capabilities to Keystore to enable restrictions on key use and to secure key…
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Google remotely killing Android malware
Google is now using a remote security tool to remove malicious applications from affected Android devices after a malware outbreak hit its official app store.
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Google joins with automakers to put Android-connected cars on road
On Monday, the tech giant unveiled its Open Automotive Alliance (OAA) with several auto companies, including Audi, Honda and General Motors.
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Android/Simplocker could be the first Android ransomware to encrypt files
Possibly the first ransomware on Android that encrypts files, Android/Simplocker, also has a command-and-control server hosted on Tor.
Malware
Researchers confirm Android version of dangerous Pegasus spyware
The Pegasus spyware that last year was found exploiting a trio of zero-day iOS vulnerabilities collectively known as Trident officially has a counterpart that infects Android phones. Lookout, the cybersecurity company that co-discovered Pegasus and Trident, reported the findings on Monday in conjunction with a blog post from Google, Android’s developer. Google has named the spyware…
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