Google Play Protect will block the installation of sideloaded applications requesting permissions frequently abused by fraudsters.
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Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Patched in Android
Android’s February 2024 security patches resolve 46 vulnerabilities, including a critical remote code execution bug.
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Android’s January 2024 Security Update Patches 58 Vulnerabilities
Android’s first security update of 2024 resolves high-severity elevation of privilege and information disclosure vulnerabilities.
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Chameleon Android Malware Can Bypass Biometric Security
A variant of the Chameleon Android banking trojan features new bypass capabilities and has expanded its targeting area.
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Trail of Bits Spinout iVerify Tackles Mercenary Spyware Threat
iVerify, a seed-stage startup spun out of Trail of Bits, ships a mobile threat hunting platform to neutralize iOS and Android zero-days.
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94 Vulnerabilities Patched in Android With December 2023 Security Updates
Android’s December 2023 security updates resolve 94 vulnerabilities, including several critical-severity bugs.
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Dropper Service Bypassing Android Security Restrictions to Install Malware
ThreatFabric warns of a dropper service bypassing recent Android security restrictions to install spyware and banking trojans.
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37 Vulnerabilities Patched in Android With November 2023 Security Updates
The Android security updates released this week resolve 37 vulnerabilities, including a critical information disclosure bug.
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Google Play Protect Gets Real-Time Code Scanning
Google improves Android devices’ proactive protections against malware with real-time scanning at code level.
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Android Devices With Backdoored Firmware Found in US Schools
A global cybercriminal operation called BadBox has infected the firmware of more than 70,000 Android smartphones, CTV boxes, and tablets with the Triada malware.
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