On Android, newly installed apps ask for a number of permissions when you run them for the first time. Many times, the permissions requested are essential for the app to function properly. However, ...

Do you know what data your phone is collecting about you right now? Do you know where it’s being shared, with who and how often? It’s almost certain that you do not. While recent headlines have ...

In today’s Security Blog, Google mentions that the new feature will prevent malicious apps from accessing user data, including phone storage, photos, cameras, and more. The company says that you can ...

Malicious apps are pretty common, and it's easy to accidentally download them if you're not cautious. You'll often find these apps on third-party app stores, shady websites, or through suspicious ...

Google’s mission to make Android more like iPhone on the security and privacy front continues. But even as Google shores up Play Store defenses—a new report published this week makes it clear that ...

Google blocked 2.3 million Android app submissions to the Play Store in 2024 due to violations of its policies that made them potentially risky for users. In addition, 158,000 developer accounts were ...