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Security researcher Mark Blaszczyk has discovered a vulnerability in Android that attackers can exploit via text message.

Google has patched the issue for newer versions of Android, but those who are past their end-of-life date will remain at risk.

Google says Shenzhen-based Android TV box maker Videostrong Technology Co. built a backdoor into its own firmware. Called XCPE, it enrolled more than 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet. Google ...

CleanYourTV is a free, open-source toolkit that disables bloatware on Android and Google TV sets in about 15 minutes using ADB and an AI assistant.

Software updates require a lot of work from your phone, and you'll see that in action for a while when you install an update.

The Android SMS of Death flaw (CVE-2026-58882) crashes calls with one hidden text. Android 14 to 17 are patched, but Android 12 and 13 are not.

A vulnerability has been found on Android that could allow attackers to disable a smartphone using a special SMS. Victims don ...

As noted by Bleeping Computer, a security researcher has released a proof-of-concept exploit for a critical Android ...

Google disrupts the x.cpe botnet on over 1.3 million Android devices, linking the firmware backdoor to manufacturer Videostrong.

Google banned Videostrong after tying Android TV box malware to a 1.3 million device XCPE botnet. Here is how it worked and what box owners should do.