Android

Is your Android phone feeling under the weather? Don’t worry; we’re here to help you nurse it back to health. Sometimes, your Android phone might catch a little bug – a virus or a sneaky piece of malware. It’s not common, especially if you stick to trusted sources like the Google Play Store, but it …

Are you tired of receiving unwanted spam calls on your Android phone? You’re not alone. With the rise of mobile phone usage, spam calls have become increasingly common. However, there are ways to prevent and stop spam calls on your Android device. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll show you how to protect yourself from unwanted …

If you’re experiencing issues with Android Auto app, don’t worry! In this article troubleshooting guide for Android Auto app issues, we’ll walk you through some common problems and provide solutions to get your Android Auto app up and running smoothly. In addition to the common issues faced with Android Auto, users might also encounter regional …

Discover the benefits of Android work profiles and how they can improve your productivity. Learn how using Android work profiles can benefit your business and enhance productivity. Discover how to set up a work profile, and the advantages it provides. Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, businesses need to be agile and adaptable to stay ahead …

The lyrics feature on YouTube Music can be accessed through the iOS and Android mobile applications, as well as the desktop platform. If you are looking to view lyrics on YouTube Music, the process can be easily accomplished on your phone or desktop. Learn how to find lyrics for your favorite songs with ease through …

Updated on 2022-12-29: EarSpy attack Academics from several US universities have developed a new attack called EarSpy that can eavesdrop on Android conversations and other audio using the devices’ built-in motion sensors, such as the accelerometer. Read more: EarSpy: Spying Caller Speech and Identity through Tiny Vibrations of Smartphone Ear Speakers Overview Academic researchers from …

Updated on 2022-12-21: Godfather Android banking trojan Group-IB researchers have an analysis of Godfather, an Android banking trojan built on top of the old Anubis trojan. Godfather currently contains modules to target the customers of 215 banks, 94 crypto wallets, and 110 crypto exchange platforms. The trojan has been active since June 2021. Read more: …

Are your conversations being monitored by your phone? Do you suspect that your phone is listening to you? Are you concerned that Google may be keeping a record of your conversations? Does Google have a record of your verbal exchanges? If so, what options do you have to protect your privacy? It’s no secret that …

Android’s security bulletin for December 2022 includes fixes for more than 80 vulnerabilities. Four of the flaws have been deemed critical. They affect Android versions 10 through 13. Two are in the Android System component, and two are in the Android Application Framework. Note I hope you’ll be able to upgrade your device to the …

Updated on 2022-12-04: Android phone makers’ encryption keys used in malware It’s never good when private keys are leaked or stolen, but even worse when they’re reused for malware. But that’s what happened with Android device makers Samsung and LG. @maldr0id found that “platform certificates” used to verify legitimate third-party Android system apps developed by …

Platform certificates from major Android vendors and software makers have leaked and were used to sign malware, the Android Security Team discovered last month. Platform certificates are digital certificates used by Android OEMs and ODMs to sign versions of the Android OS they deploy on their devices, their firmware, and official vendor apps they might …

Updated on 2022-12-01 Schoolyard Bully Mobile security firm Zimperium said it discovered a new Android trojan named Schoolyard Bully that has been active since 2018. Disguised as educational apps in both the Google Play Store and other third-party app stores, this malware has been downloaded more than 300,000 times across 71 countries. Zimperium says the …

Updated November 29, 2022: We have updated the content below to show as intended. Thank you for your patience. Users of OneDrive for Android can now split PDFs and have PDFs saved back to OneDrive.

Updated on 2022-11-22 Antivirus maker Bitdefender said it identified four Android apps on the official Play Store acting as downloaders for the SharkBot banking trojan. The apps were file managers but also contained malicious code to help deploy malware on a user’s device after their Play Store installation. Read more: Android SharkBot Droppers on Google …

Updated on 2022-12-22: Memory safety The US Congress will require the National Cyber Director to study the use of memory safety languages in the federal government, according to a provision included in the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act 2023 [PDF, page 19]. Updated on 2022-12-01: Android and safe languages Google says that Android …