Researchers used AT commands to rewrite device firmware, bypass Android security mechanisms, exfiltrate sensitive device information, and unlock screens.

Researchers found 20 flaws in Samsung’s SmartThings Hub controller – opening up supported third-party smart home devices to attack.

After users complained online that their Galaxy devices are randomly sending photos to contacts, Samsung said it isn’t a hardware or software issue.

The attack allows malicious applications to break out of their sandbox and access the entire operating system, giving an adversary complete control of the targeted device.

The attack allows malicious applications to break out of their sandbox and access the entire operating system, giving an adversary complete control of the targeted device.

Facebook is again in hot water after an article alleged it struck deals with device-makers to access users’ data.

Many Android device manufacturers are not telling the truth when they say they have patched devices, researchers found.

Google is warning a critical vulnerability found in its Media Framework warrants extra attention by security minded Android users.

Google’s top Android engineer describes how the attack surface is shrinking on the mobile operating system.

Android O, due in the third quarter, figures to elevate the security of the mobile OS with new features focused on improved third-party patching, a new permission model and hardening of existing features.