Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

The botnet known as Kimwolf has infected more than 2 million Android devices by tunneling through residential proxy networks, according to findings from Synthient. "Key actors involved in the Kimwolf ...

The Kimwolf botnet has infected over 2 million Android devices, mainly through residential proxy networks, cybersecurity firm Synthient says. Active since at least August 2025, the Kimwolf botnet was ...

The story you are reading is a series of scoops nestled inside a far more urgent Internet-wide security advisory. The vulnerability at issue has been exploited for months already, and it’s time for a ...

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Starting with Android 4.2 OS onward, the developer options are hidden by default. I have though told you how to enable USB debugging by making developer options appear on your Android smartphone and I ...

Google Play System updates deliver crucial features to Android devices, but uninstalling problematic ones has been tricky. Google has offered a rollback tool, but ...

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Getting a brand-new smart TV is exciting, especially if you're snagging one of the most popular brands. Using an operating system like Android TV means getting to download and install additional apps, ...

Editor's take: More than a month after the original announcement, we now know exactly how Google intends to tighten its grip on the Android ecosystem. The new rules go far beyond simple housekeeping – ...

Google plans to restrict app sideloading on Android from unverified developers starting in 2026, raising concerns among users. While the company cites security, many fear Android is becoming a closed ...