Tag: Android Security
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Android SMS of Death: Check Your Patch Level Before a Hidden Text Crashes Your Phone
A hidden text can drop your calls and send some Android phones into a reboot loop. Here’s how to check if you’re patched, and what to do if you’re not.
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Samsung November 2026 Security Update: 177 Google Fixes, 20 Critical
Samsung patched over 180 flaws in its November bulletin. Here is what is fixed and how to install it on your Galaxy phone.
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APT29 Mobile Exploits Hit iPhone and Android: Check Your Updates Now
Russia-linked hackers are using old, already-patched flaws to infect iPhones and Android phones through poisoned websites. Here’s how to check you’re safe.
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Play Protect Reminder: Google Will Now Nag You If Android’s Malware Scanner Stays Off
Google’s Play Store 53.9 update adds a nudge for people who leave Play Protect off. Here’s what it does and how to check your setting.
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Android TV Box Backdoor Shut Down by Google: How to Tell If Your Box Is Affected
Google took down a backdoor built into 1.3 million cheap streaming boxes. Here’s who is affected and what to do with yours.
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Android’s November 2026 Security Update Fixes a Zero-Click Bug: Check Your Patch Level
Google’s November bulletin patches a critical zero-click flaw in Android. Here’s how to check your phone and what to do until the update lands.
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Pixel 6 End of Support: What Happens When Updates Stop and What to Do Next
Google’s five-year promise for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro ends this month. Here’s what stops, what keeps working, and your best options.
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Microsoft Authenticator Flaw Let Rogue Android Apps Steal Work Tokens: Update to 6.2606.4246
A bug in Authenticator for Android let apps with zero permissions grab work account tokens. Microsoft already fixed it. Here’s how to check you’re safe.
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Android Earthquake Alerts Now Reach 200+ Regions: What’s New and How It Works
Google’s Android earthquake alerts now cover 200+ countries and regions, up from 98. Here’s what the three alert levels mean and what’s changing.
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In-Call Scam Protection Reaches Android 15 and Older Phones: What We Know So Far
Google is adding an extra layer against phone scammers on older Android phones. Here’s what it covers and what Google hasn’t said yet.