Android fixes 129 security flaws in major phone update

Google released an Android update fixing 129 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw linked to Qualcomm chips already exploited in attacks.

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams

Google is making Android sideloading easier with a new advanced setting that lets users disable app verification after a ...

That major MediaTek security flaw may have affected more Android phones than initially reported

Trustonic has denied any flaws in its security software, attributing the vulnerability affecting Android phones solely to MediaTek’s hardware.

Android Phone Vulnerability Could Allow Hackers to Access Your Device in Seconds

The MediaTek vulnerability affecting 875 million Android phones allows SIM card exploits to bypass lock screens in seconds.
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This one app could compromise your Android phone: Hackers discover new security vulnerability

Security researchers have identified a new Android malware strain named Perseus, which is currently targeting Android devices ...
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Nearly a billion active Android devices are security targets due to outdated software

New data suggests that nearly a billion active Android devices are running outdated software, making them attractive targets for security attacks. While upgrading phones frequently isn’t necessary, ...

Android will hide app sideloading behind a new one-time security process

Google has detailed how users will be able to sideload apps from unverified developers once it implements its more restrictive policy towards downloading software on Android. The company originally ...

Android 17 beta 2 hints at Google adopting ChromeOS security features

The post Android 17 Beta 2 Hints at Google Adopting ChromeOS Security Features appeared first on Android Headlines.
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7 Android security settings I change first on every new phone

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...