android security

Google is quietly turning Android into one of the first mainstream mobile platforms to prepare for the post-quantum era at the operating-system, developer, and app-distribution levels all at once. The company’s new timeline points to a 2029 migration plan, but the real story is that the...

A logic error in the Android kernel’s mem_protect.c functions can let a local, unprivileged process cause arbitrary code execution in kernel context — giving an attacker a direct elevation to system privileges without any user interaction or extra execution rights. (nvd.nist.gov) Background /...

CISA has added two actively exploited vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog — a Qualcomm graphics integer‑overflow affecting many Android devices (CVE‑2026‑21385) and a command‑injection flaw in VMware Aria Operations tracked as CVE‑2026‑22719 — forcing federal...

Microsoft has assigned CVE‑2025‑60722 to an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting OneDrive for Android; the vendor entry in Microsoft’s Security Update Guide confirms the record while public technical details remain sparse, leaving security teams to treat the issue as a priority for...

CVE-2025-49736 — Microsoft Edge (Chromium) for Android: UI‑spoofing / “UI performs the wrong action” vulnerability A deep-dive explainer, impact assessment, and practical mitigation checklist Summary Microsoft’s Security Update Guide lists CVE‑2025‑49736 as affecting Microsoft Edge...

Android has evolved into a robust, feature-rich mobile operating system, seamlessly powering billions of smartphones and tablets worldwide. Yet as our devices converge and workflows blur the lines between platforms, the demand to run Android apps natively on desktops—especially on Windows 11...

The rise of Agentic AI Assistants—powerful digital agents that can perceive, interpret, and act on behalf of users—has revolutionized the mobile landscape, ushering in an unprecedented era of convenience, productivity, and automation. Yet, with every technological advance comes an accompanying...

Cloudflare, a leading provider of web infrastructure and security services, recently experienced a significant outage that disrupted numerous websites and online services. The company has confirmed that this incident was not the result of a cyberattack but rather stemmed from an internal network...

As Microsoft’s ambitious push to bring Android apps natively to Windows 11 draws to a close, the landscape for running mobile applications on desktop PCs is once again shifting. The Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) has reached its official end of support, culminating in the removal of the...

As privacy concerns dominate discussions around mobile browsing, Mozilla’s Firefox for Android is once again sharpening its focus on user protection. The upcoming update to Firefox for Android will introduce a long-awaited feature: the ability to lock private browsing tabs behind a screen lock...

Samsung's recent acknowledgment of a security shortcoming in its Galaxy devices has brought to the forefront growing concerns about mobile privacy and the often-overlooked dangers lurking within our everyday digital habits. The issue? Certain Galaxy smartphones and tablets, operating under...

The escalating interplay between operational technology and the digital world has made critical infrastructure—not to mention the everyday technology underpinning it—a battleground for cyberthreats. Few advisories capture this more vividly than the latest disclosure by the Cybersecurity and...

Let’s be honest: in the anarchic digital wilderness that is 2024, most of us have become seasoned navigators of the web’s twists and turns, dodging pop-ups like neo-detectives, expertly swiping away scam emails with a flick of the thumb. And yet, as you cradle your Android smartphone, freshly...

Crocodilus malware is rapidly emerging as one of the most concerning threats to Android crypto wallet security. Security researchers at ThreatFabric have shed light on this sophisticated piece of malware, demonstrating that it is a textbook example of modern mobile banking malware. Although it...

In a turbulent round of security bulletins that has kept cybersecurity professionals and IT administrators on their toes, major tech players have released critical patches addressing vulnerabilities spanning Android, VMware products, and Microsoft’s Azure AI ecosystem. Here’s a deep dive into...

As users of Windows platforms seek more comprehensive protection for their devices, Microsoft Defender has emerged as a robust option, particularly for those who subscribe to Microsoft 365. This article explores the features and setup of the Microsoft Defender app across Windows and Android...

[WindowsForum.com] Great news for Windows 11 users! Microsoft has just rolled out a new update (2303.40000.3.0) for the Windows Subsystem for Android™ (WSA) across all Windows Insider channels. This update brings several exciting improvements that enhance reliability, security, and introduce the...