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.

Google has just issued an updated Android distribution chart and it makes for an alarming read. The latest OS — Android 16 — ...

Google has built what it calls its strongest security layer for Android phones, yet the vast majority of users have never turned it on. Advanced Protection, a device-level mode that bundles multiple ...

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

A smartphone displaying a warning alert highlights growing concerns over emergency notifications, mobile security risks, and critical system alerts affecting Android users.

While newer Android releases such as Android 13, 14, and 15 continue to receive monthly or quarterly security fixes, millions ...

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Cyberattacks on smartphones have reached a new peak, Kaspersky security researchers said. According to the ‘IT threat evolution in Q1 2025: mobile statistics’ report, 180,000 malware detections were ...

Google has issued a major security warning for Android users running Android 13 or older versions. Over 1 billion smartphones worldwide are at risk due to the lack of security updates, making them ...

Security researchers have discovered a new Android malware that masquerades as a security solution. Here's what you need to ...

Google hosted its Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday to deliver all the Android 16 news that it won't have time to discuss next week when I/O 2025 starts. That keynote will probably contain so much ...

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