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 ...

Mobile devices are always a tempting target for cybercriminals. That's true not just for consumers but for companies. According to Google, more than half of organizations have pointed to smartphones ...

Google has released the first beta of Android 17, marking a continuation of its efforts to enhance platform privacy, security ...

Over 40% of Android phones no longer get security patches, leaving more than a billion users exposed to malware and spyware.

Millions of Android users face rising malware threats as outdated software leaves devices exposed, prompting Google to urge ...

Approximately 40% of Android devices globally no longer receive security patches, leaving users at high risk of malware and ...

You have been warned — a billion phones are at risk. Updated on Dec. 23 with additional commentary on new security vulnerabilities and the security risks for the billion-plus phones that will not ...

Google and independent cybersecurity researchers have issued warnings about a new Android malware strain known as Arsink, as more than one billion Android ...

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Samsung has ended software support for its Galaxy S21 series in February 2026, with the exception of the FE model.