Android
Android security: mobile malware, device compromises and platform vulnerabilities. Follow attack methods, affected devices and protection guidance.
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Matching reports 23
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GhostMap flaw can trap Android devices in a persistent loop
GhostMap flaw can trap Android devices in a persistent loop
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Suspected APT29 web attacks steal data from iOS and Android
Suspected APT29 web attacks steal data from iOS and Android
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Android 12 and 13 remain vulnerable to SMS flaw that disconnects calls, researcher says
Android 12 and 13 remain vulnerable to SMS flaw that disconnects calls, researcher says
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Microsoft fixes Authenticator flaw exposing work-account tokens
Microsoft fixes Authenticator flaw exposing work-account tokens
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uCreator spyware targets Telegram and WeChat accounts
uCreator spyware targets Telegram and WeChat accounts
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Google Adds Gemini-Powered Android Defenses Against Scam Messages and Spoofed Calls
Google adds Gemini-powered Android protections with cloud message analysis, on-device link checks, call-forwarding controls and verified bank calls.
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Midnight Mimosa Turns Budget Android Devices Into Pre-Compromised Ad-Fraud Nodes
Bitdefender-reported Midnight Mimosa firmware malware in budget Android uses system privileges for ad-fraud payloads and reportedly evading Play Protect.
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Android 17 Puts Accessibility Privileges Behind App Verification
Android 17 Advanced Protection limits Accessibility access to verified tools to block trojans and spyware abusing assistive APIs.
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Viidure Dashcam App Flaws Leave Cloud Footage and Firmware Exposed
CISA reports Viidure cloud-storage flaws exposing dashcam footage and firmware. Its advisory lists no planned fix.
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RemControl Turns Fake IPTV Downloads Into Full Android Banking Surveillance
RemControl Android malware spreads via fake TVTap IPTV pages, stealing banking credentials with overlays, surveillance and remote control.
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RatHat Turns Android’s Own Debugging Tools and Generative AI Into a Persistent Control Channel
RatHat Android malware abuses Accessibility to enable wireless ADB, persist via reverse proxy, and use AI for screen navigation and banking theft.
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Claude-Assisted Operation Scanned 1.8 Million Android Apps for Exposed Secrets
Hackers used Claude AI to scan 1.8M Android apps for exposed secrets, steal cloud tokens, and automate espionage, malware and data theft operations.
How this coverage is selected
Articles are selected by explicit entity names or reviewed aliases in their original headlines, within the last 365 days. This is a chronology of our reporting, not a complete incident history. Separate stories do not imply a shared attack campaign. Read each article for its sources, affected versions and uncertainties.