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The problem with Android updates: Playing the blame game
How many times have you heard, you must keep software up to date -- no exceptions. It seems someone forgot to tell Google, cell phone OEMs, and mobile telco providers.
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A new way to X-Ray your Android device for privilege escalation threats
Your Android device might have vulnerabilities you can't see, but help is on the way today with X-Ray. Michael Kassner introduces this new security tool and gets the inside scoop f...
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Google Play: Android's Bouncer can be pwned
Deciding whether to trust apps or not just got more complicated. Michael Kassner asked a pair of researchers why that is.
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Carat: An Android app detects joule-draining bugs
Michael Kassner has an Android phone, and it's a battery hog. He has found an app that should minimize his angst.
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How to find those permission-grabbing add-ons in Android
Ad networks are not the only add-ons we need to worry about. Michael Kassner test-drives an app that monitors all add-ons accessing Android permissions.
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App spots hidden ad networks on Android phones
Who gets to use private information stored on your phone should be your choice. Michael Kassner found an app that makes it so.
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Google Bouncer: Bad guys may have an app for that
What if malware was designed to pass inspection, then download the bad stuff? It appears "what if" is here and now.
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Rooting your Android phone: Balancing risk with freedom
Ask about rooting Android phones and opinions abound. So it shouldn't be a surprise that this Android Investigative Team has a few of their own.
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Android security apps playing catch-up to malcode
There are numerous reviews about Android security apps. But, Michael Kassner does not remember any mention of actual testing. Why is that?
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Does Android's permission system really work?
Android allows applications to sidestep permissions under certain conditions. The bad guys probably know which ones. Do you?