Tag: android
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Google strengthens secure enterprise access from BYOD Android devices
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in SecurityNewsGoogle has introduced Device Trust from Android Enterprise, a new solution for making sure that private Android devices used for work are secure enough to access corporate … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/14/device-trust-from-android-enterprise-secure-access/
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Android Enterprise Launches Device Trust For Enhanced Security
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in SecurityNewsAndroid Enterprise introduced Device Trust to enhance mobile security on Android devices First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/android-enterprise-launches-device/
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Murena Pixel Tablet im Test: Das Privacy-Tablet mit Google-Sperre
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in SecurityNewsMurena verspricht ein Google-freies Tablet, das keine Daten über die Nutzer sammelt und trotzdem fast alle Android-Apps unterstützt. Kann das gutgehen? First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/murena-pixel-tablet-im-test-das-privacy-tablet-mit-google-sperre-2505-195841.html
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Google introduces Advanced Protection mode for its most at-risk Android users
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in SecurityNewsA single flip of a settings button enables a host of defenses against hacking. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/05/google-introduces-advanced-protection-mode-for-its-most-at-risk-android-users/
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Google adds suite of security features to Android 16
Google is rolling out new security features for Android devices as part of its latest operating system update, Android 16, reinforcing its ongoing efforts to guard users against ever-changing threats. The measures target a spectrum of risks, from financial scams and impersonation attacks to theft protection and malware. One of the central advancements highlighted Tuesday…
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Google’s Advanced Protection for Vulnerable Users Comes to Android
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in SecurityNewsA new extra-secure mode for Android 16 will let at-risk users lock their devices down. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/google-advanced-protection-vulnerable-users-lockdown-android-16/
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Google announces new security features for Android for protection against scam and theft
At the Android Show on Tuesday, ahead of Google I/O, Google announced new security and privacy features for Android. These new features include new protections for calls, screen sharing, messages, device access, and system-level permissions. With these features, Google aims to protect users from falling for a scam, keep their details secure in case a…
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Google Is Using On-Device AI to Spot Scam Texts and Investment Fraud
Android’s “Scam Detection” protection in Google Messages will now be able to flag even more types of digital fraud. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/google-io-on-device-ai-scam-texts/
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Android 16 expands ‘Advanced Protection’ with device-level security
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in SecurityNewsGoogle is announcing improvements for the Advanced Protection feature in Android 16 that strengthen defenses against sophisticated spyware attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-16-expands-advanced-protection-with-device-level-security/
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Google announces new security features for Android for protection against scam and theft
At the Android Show on Tuesday, ahead of Google I/O, Google announced new security and privacy features for Android. These new features include new protections for calls, screen sharing, messages, device access, and system-level permissions. With these features, Google aims to protect users from falling for a scam, keep their details secure in case a…
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Google Chrome Uses Advanced AI to Combat Sophisticated Online Scams
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in SecurityNewsGoogle has integrated artificial intelligence into its cybersecurity toolkit to shield users from financial and data theft scams. On Friday, May 09, 2025, the company unveiled a comprehensive report detailing its latest AI-driven initiatives across Search, Chrome, and Android, marking a significant leap in preemptive threat detection and user protection. These advancements aim to counteract…
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Google Deploys On-Device AI to Thwart Scams on Chrome and Android
The tech giant plans to leverage its Gemini Nano LLM on-device to enhance scam detection on Chrome First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/google-ai-gemini-nano-scams-chrome/
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Google Rolls Out On-Device AI Protections to Detect Scams in Chrome and Android
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in SecurityNewsGoogle on Thursday announced it’s rolling out new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered countermeasures to combat scams across Chrome, Search, and Android.The tech giant said it will begin using Gemini Nano, its on-device large language model (LLM), to improve Safe Browsing in Chrome 137 on desktops.”The on-device approach provides instant insight on risky websites and allows us…
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Google Rolls Out May 2025 Android Security Bulletin, Fixes 46 Vulnerabilities Including CVE-2025-27363
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in SecurityNewsGoogle has published its Android Security Bulletin for May 2025, delivering critical updates to the Android ecosystem. This monthly update resolves 46 vulnerabilities, one of which”, CVE-2025-27363″, has already been exploited in the wild. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/android-security-bulletin-2/
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Google fixes actively exploited FreeType flaw on Android
Google has released the May 2025 security updates for Android with fixes for 45 security flaws, including an actively exploited zero-click FreeType 2 code execution vulnerability. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-actively-exploited-freetype-flaw-on-android/
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Android Security Update -A Critical RCE Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild
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in SecurityNewsGoogle has released critical security patches for Android devices to address 57 vulnerabilities across multiple subsystems, including an actively exploited remote code execution flaw tracked as CVE-2025-27363. The May 2025 security bulletin confirms this high-severity vulnerability in Android’s System component enables local code execution without requiring additional privileges or user interaction. Devices running Android 13…
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Google fixed actively exploited Android flaw CVE-2025-27363
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in SecurityNewsGoogle addressed 46 Android security vulnerabilities, including one issue that has been exploited in attacks in the wild. Google’s monthly security updates for Android addressed 46 flaws, including a high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-27363 (CVSS score of 8.1), that has been exploited in the wild. The company did not disclose any details regarding the attacks…
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Update ASAP: Google Fixes Android Flaw (CVE-2025-27363) Exploited by Attackers
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in SecurityNewsGoogle has released its monthly security updates for Android with fixes for 46 security flaws, including one vulnerability that it said has been exploited in the wild.The vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-27363 (CVSS score: 8.1), a high-severity flaw in the System component that could lead to local code execution without requiring any additional execution privileges.”The…
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Google warnt: Gefährliche Android-Lücke wird aktiv ausgenutzt
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in SecurityNewsAngreifer können auf Android-Geräten aus der Ferne Schadcode zur Ausführung bringen. Eine Nutzerinteraktion ist dafür nicht erforderlich. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/google-warnt-gefaehrliche-android-luecke-wird-aktiv-ausgenutzt-2505-195932.html
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Google Fixes Actively Exploited Android System Flaw in May 2025 Security Update
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in SecurityNewsGoogle has released its monthly security updates for Android with fixes for 46 security flaws, including one vulnerability that it said has been exploited in the wild.The vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-27363 (CVSS score: 8.1), a high-severity flaw in the System component that could lead to local code execution without requiring any additional execution privileges.”The…
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Google addresses 1 actively exploited vulnerability in May’s Android security update
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in SecurityNewsThe monthly Android security update covers 47 vulnerabilities, including a high-severity defect in the widely used FreeType software library. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/android-security-update-may-2025/
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What is EDR? An analytical approach to endpoint security
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in SecurityNews
Tags: access, android, antivirus, api, attack, automation, breach, cloud, corporate, data, defense, detection, edr, email, endpoint, firewall, incident response, infection, infosec, infrastructure, intelligence, Intruder, linux, macOS, malicious, malware, network, service, siem, soar, software, threat, tool, trainingEDR vs. antivirus: What’s the difference?: Antivirus software has similar goals to EDR, in that it aims to block malware from installing on and infecting endpoints (usually user PCs). The difference is that antivirus spots malicious activity by trying to match it to signatures, known patterns of code execution or behavior that the security community…
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Report Exposes Soft Security Underbelly of Mobile Computing
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in SecurityNewsZimperium, this week during the 2025 RSA Conference, shared an analysis of mobile computing environments that finds more than 60% of iOS and 34% of Android apps lack basic code protection, with nearly 60% of iOS and 43% of Android apps also vulnerable to leaking personally identifiable information (PII). First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to…
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GPUAF: Two Methods to Root Qualcomm-Based Android Phones
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in SecurityNewsSecurity researchers have exposed critical vulnerabilities in Qualcomm GPU drivers, impacting a vast array of Android devices from brands like Samsung, Honor, Xiaomi, and Vivo. These exploits, centered around the GPU Address Fault (GPUAF) primitive, target the kgsl_mem_entry and Virtual Buffer Object (VBO) structures. By leveraging race conditions and memory management flaws, attackers can achieve…
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iOS and Android juice jacking defenses have been trivial to bypass for years
New ChoiceJacking attack allows malicious chargers to steal data from phones. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/04/ios-and-android-juice-jacking-defenses-have-been-trivial-to-bypass-for-years/
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New Android spyware is targeting Russian military personnel on the front lines
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in SecurityNewsTrojanized mapping app steals users’ locations, contacts, and more. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/04/russian-military-personnel-on-the-front-lines-targeted-with-new-android-spyware/
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NFC-Powered Android Malware Enables Instant Cash-Outs
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in SecurityNewsResearchers at security vendor Cleafy detailed a malware known as SuperCard X that uses the NFC reader on a victim’s own phone to steal credit card funds instantly. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/nfc-android-malware-instant-cash-outs
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Cryptohack Roundup: Return of Stolen KiloEx Funds
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in SecurityNewsAlso: Braiscompany Execs Sentenced, Addressing Bitget’s Trading Anomaly. Every week, ISMG rounds up cybersecurity incidents in digital assets. This week, stolen KiloEx funds returned, Braiscompany execs sentenced, Bitget trading anomaly, Bybit case update, SEC’s new chair, eXch shuttering, Oregon attorney general sued Coinbase, new Android malware and bug in XRP Ledger. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Booby-trapped Alpine Quest Android app geolocates Russian soldiers
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in SecurityNewsBack of the nyet! First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/24/hacked_alpine_quest_android_app/
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SpyMax Android Spyware: Full Remote Access to Monitor Any Activity
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in SecurityNewsThreat intelligence experts at Perplexity uncovered an advanced variant of the SpyMax/SpyNote family of Android spyware, cleverly disguised as the official application of the Chinese Prosecutor’s Office (检察院). This malicious software was targeting Chinese-speaking users in mainland China and Hong Kong in what appears to be a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign. Exploiting Android Accessibility Services…