Google's Android mascot. Flickr/Rob Bulmahn Android 5.0 "Lollipop," the latest version of the Android phone operating system, is vulnerable to a simple hack that involves typing in a password so ...

A security analyst has discovered a way to bypass the password lockscreen on an Android device and gain full access to the victim's phone, using nothing but a string of code. John Gordon from the ...

If you protect your Android phone with a password rather than an unlock pattern or PIN, you may want to keep it in your sight a little more carefully than usual. A new, dead-simple attack could ...

CERT-In has issued a high-risk alert for older Android versions, warning users of serious vulnerabilities that could lead to hacking.

Your phone holds a ton of personal info — from banking details to private messages. Keeping it updated is one of the simplest ways to stay safe from cyber threats.