Android 11 Has Made Its Debut Gone are the days of Android versions with dessert themed names. But by no means does that mean the end of Android! Google is still keeping to their schedule of a new version every year, and 2020 marks the year of Android 11. It won’t have a fun name, but this version may …
Google Ups Their Security Ante If you’ve ever been interested in learning more about cyber-security (and are also interested in Android’s) then there’s never been a more enticing offer on the table. This week Google has officially announced a new top reward for being able to pinpoint a security flaw in the operating system. Are you hooked yet? Well, here’s …
Google Minus and Project Strobe After 7 years of effort Google has decided that enough is enough for Google+. The tech giant has admitted to failing its entrance into the social media marketplace. As both a business decision and safety concern they’ve decided to take Google+ off the web and focus on other things. Project Strobe Security has been at …
The Man In The Disk If you’ve ever taken an introductory class on cyber security (or if you’ve explored the topic on your own), then you’re likely familiar with the term MITM. Man-In-The-Middle attacks are security breaches where a 3rd party butts their way in-between two parties attempting to communicate. Obviously, this is not an ideal situation for either party, …
Improved Security Or Less Freedom? APK Updates Earlier this week a small change rolled out to the Google Play Store. It’s one that you likely won’t even notice, but for those who have it’s tough to decide whether the shift is good or bad. What change? Just a small string of metadata for apps. Google is adding a security string …