Google Advises Android Developers to Encrypt App Data On Device

Google today published a blog post recommending mobile app developers to encrypt data that their apps generate on the users’ devices, especially when they use unprotected external storage that’s prone to hijacking.

Moreover, considering that there are… Continue reading Google Advises Android Developers to Encrypt App Data On Device

New Malware Replaced Legit Android Apps With Fake Ones On 25 Million Devices

Are you sure the WhatsApp app you are using on your Android device is legitimate, even if it’s working perfectly as intended?

…Or the JioTV, AppLock, HotStar, Flipkart, Opera Mini or Truecaller app—if you have installed any of these?

I’m asking thi… Continue reading New Malware Replaced Legit Android Apps With Fake Ones On 25 Million Devices

Google created “unnecessary risk” for Fortnite users, claims Epic boss

Google disclosed the bug “in order to score cheap PR points”, said Epic CEO and founder Tim Sweeney, Continue reading Google created “unnecessary risk” for Fortnite users, claims Epic boss

Critical Flaw in Fortnite Android App Lets Hackers Install Malware

Security researchers from Google have publicly disclosed an extremely serious security flaw in the first Fortnite installer for Android that could allow other apps installed on the targeted devices to manipulate installation process and load malware, i… Continue reading Critical Flaw in Fortnite Android App Lets Hackers Install Malware

New Man-in-the-Disk attack leaves millions of Android phones vulnerable

Security researchers at Check Point Software Technologies have discovered a new attack vector against the Android operating system that could potentially allow attackers to silently infect your smartphones with malicious apps or launch denial of servic… Continue reading New Man-in-the-Disk attack leaves millions of Android phones vulnerable