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Tag Archives: Android
Google plans to take Android back to ‘mainline’ Linux kernel
Android could be returning to its roots.
Android camera bug could have turned phones against their users
Google has patched a bug in the Android camera app that allowed other applications to bypass the strict controls on camera and audio access.
Brand new Android smartphones shipped with 146 security flaws
If you think brand new, just-out-of-the-box Android smartphones are immune from security vulnerabilities – think again.
Google patches bug that let nearby hackers send malware to your phone
Google has patched an Android bug that could have allowed attackers to use NFC to send over a malicious file to the victim’s phone
Gradient “celebrity matching” photo app sparks privacy fears
The Kardashians love the Gradient app – but they’re being paid to use it, whereas for you it’s the other way round. Is it safe?
S2 Ep14: Samsung fingerprint fail, mystery black boxes and invisible Android apps – Naked Security Podcast
New episode available now!
Don’t look now, but Pixel 4’s Face Unlock works with eyes closed
There’s a risk that someone might get hold of a device and unlock it by holding the screen to the face of its sleeping or unconscious owner.
Some Android adware apps hide icons to make it hard to remove them
SophosLabs has discovered 15 apps on Google Play that install without icons as a ploy to keep themselves on the user’s device.
S2 Ep 13: Weird Android zero day and other tech fails – Naked Security podcast
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