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Android has some critical remotely-exploitable security holes. But can you get the patch?
Remote code execution vulnerabilities have been found in the Android operating system, and patches released for Nexus devices.
But what about your smartphone? Is there a patch for you, and can you get your hands on it?
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Google bans over 780m ‘bad ads’ to protect online experience
Google has banned over 780 million so-called ‘bad ads’ in 2015 alone, explaining that these advertisements have breached the terms of their policies.
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Threatpost News Wrap, January 22, 2016
Mike Mimoso and Chris Brook discuss the week in news, including the Linux zero day–how it was patched in Android, Twitter users who are still looking for answers, and bot fraud.
Google Challenges Number of Android Devices Affected by Linux Flaw
Google has patched Android against a critical Linux kernel vulnerability, and said the number of affected Android devices has been exaggerated.
Android security updates roll out to fight “Stagefright†type bug
Android Mediaserver vulnerability looks similar to the Stagefright bug.
Android mediaserver malware resembles Stagefright
Android owners may recall the Stagefright bug, the “worst ever Android vulnerability yet discovered”. That malware exposed a billion (that’s nearly every) Android device on the face of the earth to malware.
The latest critical bug has similarities to Stagefright, but exists in Android’s mediaserver. Google warns that an attacker could use the bug to remotely run malware hidden in video or audio.
In an announcement published in the Nexus Security Bulletin for January, Google said it has fixed 12 vulnerabilities affecting Android versions 4.4.4 to 6.0.1. Five are rated as critical security bugs. Partners were notified about and provided updates for the issues on December 7, 2015 or earlier, said the post.
“The most severe of these issues is a Critical security vulnerability that could enable remote code execution on an affected device through multiple methods such as email, web browsing, and MMS when processing media files.”
How to protect yourself from the Android bug
The good news is that Google says, “We have had no reports of active customer exploitation of these newly reported issues.” Because of enhancements in newer versions of the Android platform, exploitation for many issues on Android is made more difficult. Regardless, Google encourages all users to update to the latest version of Android where possible.
- 1. Don’t ignore updates from Android – when you receive a notification about an update, accept it, and upgrade to the latest version of Android.
- 2. Avoid opening video and audio files you receive via text or email. Delete all messages you get, without opening it first, from any sender you do not recognize.
- 3. We recommend users disable “auto retrieve MMS” within their default messaging app’s settings, as a precautionary measure for the moment. You can find detailed directions in the Avast FAQ.
- 4. Install Avast Mobile Security on your Android devices.
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Google testing password-free account sign-in
Google has announced that it is piloting a new sign-in system that will, if successful, replace passwords. User authentication will be delivered through a smartphone.
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Google Search Rankings Prefer HTTPS by Default
Google announce it would, by default, begin giving HTTPS preference in search engine rankings.
Google Updates Chrome, Extends Safe Browsing to Chrome for Android
Google joined the Patch Tuesday parade with a Chrome update that patches seven vulnerabilities in the browser. It also announced it was extending Safe Browsing protection to Chrome for Android.
It Works! Google's Quantum Computer is '100 Million Times Faster' than a PC
Announcing the results of its experiment, Google says Quantum Computer is More than 100 Million times faster than a regular PC.
Two years ago, Google and NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) bought a D-Wave 2X quantum computer, which they have been experimenting at the U.S. space agency’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California for the past two years.
The goal
