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At Google I/O, the tech giant announced it is beefing up security in phones with its latest Android Q operating system by offering direct updates and privacy controls. Continue reading Google Touts Android Q’s New Security Update Process and Better Privacy Controls for Apps
When it comes to security updates, Android is a real mess.
Even after Google timely rolls out security patches for its Android platform, a major part of the Android ecosystem remains exposed to hackers because device manufacturers do not deliver patch… Continue reading Google Makes 2 Years of Android Security Updates Mandatory for Device Makers
On June 4, 2018 Google released an Android Security Bulletin containing details of security vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. Android security updates normally include two parts: general updates that affect most users and the updates affecting… Continue reading Android Security Update – June 2018
Android ecosystem is highly broken when it comes to security, and device manufacturers (better known as OEMs) make it even worse by not providing critical patches in time.
According to a new study, most Android vendors have been lying to users about s… Continue reading Popular Android Phone Manufacturers Caught Lying About Security Updates
In Brief
Google has released its monthly security patches for Android this week, addressing 17 critical vulnerabilities, 6 of which affect Android Mediaserver component that could be used to execute malicious code remotely.
Besides patches for Mediase… Continue reading Google Patches 6 Critical Android Mediaserver Bugs in May Security Update