Tag Archives: Lollipop

New Android Marshmallow devices must have default encryption, Google says

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Google has released compatibility requirements for new devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and there’s one requirement that is justifiably getting a lot of attention – full-disk encryption must be enabled by default (with a few exceptions).

Change this setting to stop Siri spilling your selfies!

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A Siri-ous bug affecting iOS 9 could let a crook skip your passcode, and get at your photos… …and access your contacts, and send bogus messages in your name. Here’s how to fix it.

Google fixes an Android Lollipop lockscreen bypass bug – how bad was it?

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The exploit worked by entering an extremely long string of characters into the password field while the camera is open, causing the device to crash and return to the homescreen.

Android Lollipop 5.1 brings promised anti-theft “kill switch”

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Android Lollipop 5.1 is out for some Nexus phones, and it comes with an anti-theft kill switch. Now you can use Android Device Protection to freeze your phone if it’s lost or stolen.

SSCC 177 – Will Sony’s breach be the never ending story? [PODCAST]

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Here’s the latest episode of our regular security podcast. Enjoy!

“Like fish and chips without the fish. Or the chips”… 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]

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Here’s the latest episode of our 60 Second Security video. Enjoy the week’s news in just one minute…

Android Lollipop 5.0.1 is out – for the select few with Lollipop, at least

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Google has recently published Android 5.0.1. This is a point-release update for the Lollipop 5.0 version of Android. The 5.0.1 version fragments the Android ecosystem yet further, even amongst recent versions of Google’s own devices – the ones many developers buy Read more…