More than two dozen zero-day vulnerabilities revealed in bootloaders of popular devices ranging from Androids to Linksys routers to Samsung TVs strike at the core of digital insecurity.
RCS brings a feature boost to the 30-year-old texting standard. Google and networks are pushing it hard. But their implementations aren’t ready for prime time, security researchers say.
Devices hacked at the Mobile Pwn2Own contest include the Samsung S10, Amazon Echo Show 5, Sony and Samsung smart TVs, and TP-Link and Netgear routers. Total winnings: $315,000.
Do you use a code-generating app from Google, Microsoft, LastPass, or Authy that supports multiple services? Migrating it to your new Android or iOS device requires a few steps.
Google’s move to turn Android devices—the ones already in consumers’ hands—into the physical keys needed to unlock accounts is a “game changer.” Here’s why, and how to do it.
A slow spread of privacy- and security-focused updates included in the upcoming version of Google’s mobile operating system will undoubtedly add to criticism of version fragmentation.
DriveSavers isn’t divulging what its “proprietary technology” is or how it works. It is saying, however, that it won’t use its tech to help law enforcement agencies carry out search warrants.
European regulators fined Google for abusing power and demanded that it relaxes restrictions on Android vendors. What could a privacy-focused phone maker do with this new latitude?
As VPN services face increasing obstacles across the globe, the key to their success is in the details. And Verizon is lacking in details about its data collection practices.
As Google prepares to release Android P, which is packed with security features, experts note that efforts to address the mobile OS’ version fragmentation “plague” can only go so far.
Google says it’s removing more malware than ever from its Android app store. But there are indications that the risks have also risen, as hackers see dollar signs in Android users.
Yale Privacy Lab fellows are advising people to use a third-party Android app store over Google Play. Here’s why their advice is incredibly bad for the average consumer.
Researchers say the nation-state developers behind the Android spyware campaign Dark Caracal took a page from developers of legitimate software, relying on recycled components.
Planning to resell your old iPhone or Android device to offset the cost of a new one? Ensure that you’ve properly wiped it first, following these step-by-step directions.
You can dodge attacks with “good security hygiene.” And if you do get infected, you can take steps to regain control phone or laptop. Here’s a rundown.
The iPhone isn’t the only popular device you can essentially lock government agencies and hackers out of. Here are seven ways to strengthen the walls around your Android.
Google’s massively popular Android operating system powers billions of phones and tablets around the world, but it’s also far easier for hackers to infiltrate than Apple’s iPhones. Here’s why.
