Android Vulnerability

Wikileaks' CIA data dump: Don't panic, your phone is as secure as it will ever be, if you've updated it

The recent Wikileaks dump allegedly revealed a database of CIA hacking tools that were developed to hack into mobile devices of every type.

Google ignores weeks old critical Android vulnerability in November's security update

A critical Linux kernel bug dubbed Dirty Cow was reared its head in October (for the second time). When exploited, the bug gives hackers unfettered access to any Linux-based system, including Android.

Google responds to QuadRooter Android bug; says most users are protected

Recently news was going around that an Android bug named QuadRooter had affected close to 900 mn Android smartphone users. According to Google, users should not worry about this threat.

New bug makes millions of Android devices vulnerable to hacking

Sending a message to millions of Android users that their devices are vulnerable to virus attack, a team of researchers has successfully exploited the Android-based "Stagefright" bug and remotely hacked a smartphone.