Security researchers at a Russian antivirus vendor claim to have found the world's first Android bootkit, a piece of malware that's designed to re-infect devices even after a thorough cleanup. Russian ...

Security researchers have found malware inside the firmware of several low-cost Android smartphones, such as Leagoo M5 Plus, Leagoo M8, Nomu S10, and Nomu S20. Not all devices of these specific model ...

Security researchers have found malware hidden in the firmware of several low-end Android smartphones and tablets, malware which is used to show ads and install unwanted apps on the devices of ...

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

Google is working on improving the cybersecurity of Android smartphones and tablets by hardening the defenses of the entire ecosystem at the firmware level. Firmware is the computer software behind ...

Reports are trickling in that the next Android firmware officially designated Android 1.6 but more lovingly referred to as 'Donut' (all Android updates so far have been named after sweet, yummy snacks ...