Security researchers have identified a hidden, insecure system-level component embedded in Google Pixel phones, a piece of Showcase demo software that was never meant to ship on consumer devices but ...

Kaspersky researchers say Android tablets from some brands left the factory with hidden firmware backdoor malware already ...

The real deal or another research project overblown? Cybersecurity researchers say they've spotted the first Android malware ...

A new strain of Android malware capable of taking full control of infected devices has been discovered embedded in tablet firmware and distributed through signed ...

Kaspersky Threat Intelligence has confirmed that a fully functional malware backdoor is being distributed pre-installed on Android devices.

Researchers have analyzed a recently discovered Android malware named Keenadu that enables its operators to remotely control ...

Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks.

Fake antivirus app TrustBastion uses Hugging Face to deliver Android malware that captures screenshots, steals PINs and shows fake login screens, according to Bitdefender.

Google’s Android Security Bulletin shows that March 2025 marked the final round of security patches issued for Android 12 and ...

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