Tag: Android O

  • Double Stuffed Security in Android Oreo

    Posted by Gian G Spicuzza, Android Security team Android Oreo is stuffed full of security enhancements. Over the past few months, we’ve …

  • One Simple Android O Tweak Will Help Keep Your Device Malware-free

    Google is making a change to Android O that seems minor on the surface but could make a major difference in the fight against malware on Android devices. Read full news article on Forbes.com  

  • With Android Oreo, Google is stepping up app security

    33 mins ago App security is undeniably an issue for Android users, particularly those who choose to install apps from outside of Google Play. Even apps that are housed in the main store are not immune to security issues, but those from other sources are rather more risky. Read full news article on BetaNews  

  • Making it safer to get apps on Android O

    Posted by Edward Cunningham. Product Manager, Android Security Eagle-eyed users of Android O will have noticed the absence of the ‘Allow unknown sources’ setting, which has existed since the earliest days of Android to facilitate the installation of apps from outside of Google Play and other preloaded stores. Read full news article on Android Developers…

  • Seccomp filter in Android O

    Posted by Paul Lawrence, Android Security Engineer In Android-powered devices, the kernel does the heavy lifting to enforce the Android security model. As the security team has worked to harden Android’s userspace and isolate and deprivilege processes, the kernel has become the focus of more security attacks. Read full news article on Android Developers Blog…

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