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Flaws in smartphone chip used in 37% of world's smartphones could enable eavesdropping or hiding malicious code, says Check Point Research.

VIRTIO is an open standard that defines the interface between Android Automotive OS and the underlying hypervisor.

More than 19,300 Android apps have been found to expose user data due to misconfiguration of the Firebase database, according to Avast.

ESET researchers uncover targeted mobile espionage campaign against Kurdish group, distributed via Facebook profiles.

Adware poses the biggest threat to Android devices, accounting for 45% of mobile threats in 2021, says research from Avast.

Application developers have left their data and millions of users' private information exposed by not following best practices.

ESET research reveals a significant increase in Android stalkerware detections, with serious security and privacy issues identified in these monitoring apps.

Android malware vendor teams up with marketer to rebrand products and target criminal underground, says Check Point research.

The partnership means BlackBerry and Android customers will benefit from a versatile and secure platform for enterprise mobility.

Sophos Intercept X for Mobile has capabilities in protecting Android, iOS and Chrome OS users from known and never before seen mobile threats.

ESET releases version 6.0 of its Mobile Security solution, protecting Android users against malware, phishing, and financial threats.

New cyber-espionage operation targeted at Middle East users disguises itself as a chat app, according to ESET researchers.

'Joker' malware hides in Android apps, evading Google Play Store protections to capture user information, warns Check Point.

iPhone users are now able to use their phones to sign up to Google's Advanced Protection Program, using the iPhone's built-in security key technology.

A security flaw in Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony and other Android phones leaves users open to SMS phishing attacks, Check Point Research reports.

A new mobile malware variant, Agent Smith, has infected 25 million devices worldwide by exploiting Android vulnerabilities, with 15 million affected in India.

Google has apparently suspended Huawei's licence to use the full Android platform, according to media reports.

It definitely doesn't mean you are paranoid if you're worried about Android security:  the threat landscape is growing in every dimension.

Mobile apps and websites can now leverage FIDO standards to provide a simpler and secure biometric login for over a billion devices supporting Android 7.0+.

Thousands of popular Android apps are violating Google's policies by tracking users with persistent identifiers, according to AppCensus and Sophos.