https://blog.google/security/android-security/Android Securityen-usTue, 20 Oct 2026 19:49:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/android-security/static/blogv2/images/google.pnghttps://blog.google/security/android-security/https://blog.google/security/protecting-chrome-and-android-users-from-compromised-emudhra-intermediate-ca-certificates/The Chrome Root Program received a report from a security researcher regarding the compromise of private keys associated with eight eMudhra subordinate Certification Aut…Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:49:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/protecting-chrome-and-android-users-from-compromised-emudhra-intermediate-ca-certificates/Android SecurityChrome SecurityarticleThe Chrome Root Program received a report from a security researcher regarding the compromise of private keys associated with eight eMudhra subordinate Certification Authority (CA) certificates. The team subsequently landed a CRLSet update blocking the Subject Public Key Info (SPKI) hashes of the affected intermediate CAs. Because this CRLSet update blocks by SPKI, Chrome users were immediately protected against all certificates sharing those keys, without requiring a browser update or restart.Googlehttps://blog.google/security/protecting-chrome-and-android-users-from-compromised-emudhra-intermediate-ca-certificates/Chrome and Android Security Teamshttps://blog.google/security/new-android-scam-protections/Android logo with two stats: 1) Over 5 million suspected scam calls and massages flagged each month and 2) highest level of built-in scam protection<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero_Image_w__2_Stats.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Android is rolling out new defenses powered by Google AI to help keep you safe from scams and fraudWed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/new-android-scam-protections/Android SecurityAndroidarticleAndroid is rolling out new defenses powered by Google AI to help keep you safe from scams and fraudGooglehttps://blog.google/security/new-android-scam-protections/Alberto Pastor NietoShaifali Bhandarihttps://blog.google/security/enabling-the-next-gen-enclave-architecture-for-on-device-ai-on-android/Enabling the Next-Gen Enclave Architecture for On-Device AI on Android<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero_Image_hI0LPa1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Devices are shifting from collections of standalone apps into proactive, personal assistants that anticipate needs, streamline complex tasks, and act on our behalf. To m…Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:43:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/enabling-the-next-gen-enclave-architecture-for-on-device-ai-on-android/Android SecuritySecurityarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/security/enabling-the-next-gen-enclave-architecture-for-on-device-ai-on-android/Irene AngAndroid Virtualization & AISealHelen Jianghttps://blog.google/security/android-advanced-protection-updates/A woman with Advanced Protection on Android enabled on her phone<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero_Image_5.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Discover new Advanced Protection features on Android designed to defend against sophisticated threats and keep your data safe.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/android-advanced-protection-updates/Android SecurityarticleDiscover new Advanced Protection features on Android designed to defend against sophisticated threats and keep your data safe.Googlehttps://blog.google/security/android-advanced-protection-updates/Il-Sung Leehttps://blog.google/security/android-security-state-libraries/Security State Library<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/AndroidX_Security_State_Library.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">New Android libraries give enterprises and OEMs a clear, unified view of a device's security status across all system components.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/android-security-state-libraries/Android SecuritySecurityarticleNew Android libraries give enterprises and OEMs a clear, unified view of a device's security status across all system components.Googlehttps://blog.google/security/android-security-state-libraries/Maunik ShahAlec GarciaJoseph Yonghttps://blog.google/security/android-strongbox-and-open-standards-digital-credentials/Checking phone to see image of digital credential<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Hero_Image_1_fTVQwRg.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn how Android Strongbox and the new Digital Credential Alliance secure mobile wallets and digital IDs globally.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/android-strongbox-and-open-standards-digital-credentials/Android SecuritySecurityarticleLearn how Android Strongbox and the new Digital Credential Alliance secure mobile wallets and digital IDs globally.Googlehttps://blog.google/security/android-strongbox-and-open-standards-digital-credentials/Eric LynchVictor HsiehJason Wonghttps://blog.google/security/new-android-network-security-protections/Android bot with a shield protecting the network<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Keyword_NetworkSecurity_2784x15.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re introducing a suite of advanced network security features that secure your connections, defend against cellular vulnerabilities, and help keep your home network pr…Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/new-android-network-security-protections/Android SecuritySecurityarticleWe’re introducing a suite of advanced network security features that secure your connections, defend against cellular vulnerabilities, and help keep your home network private.Googlehttps://blog.google/security/new-android-network-security-protections/Bram BonnéShuaibo Huanghttps://blog.google/security/android-ai-security-eu-dma/Over the last six months, we have been engaging closely with the European Commission (EC) after they opened specification proceedings related to Android interoperability…Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/android-ai-security-eu-dma/Android SecuritySecurityarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/security/android-ai-security-eu-dma/Dave KleidermacherEugene LidermanAndroid Security & Privacyhttps://blog.google/security/android-fake-call-detection/Warning that says 'someone may be pretending to call from your contact's number'<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Blog_Hero_Image_2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Fake call detection on Android helps protect you from scammers using AI deepfakes to impersonate your contacts.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/android-fake-call-detection/Android SecurityarticleFake call detection on Android helps protect you from scammers using AI deepfakes to impersonate your contacts.Googlehttps://blog.google/security/android-fake-call-detection/Eric LynchTroy KensingerOren Schetrithttps://blog.google/security/whats-new-in-android-security-privacy-2026/New Android security and privacy features<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/android_blog_Hero_Android_AI_Pr.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Android elevates mobile security with new AI-powered protections and advanced safeguards to help keep you safe.Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/whats-new-in-android-security-privacy-2026/Android SecurityarticleAndroid elevates mobile security with new AI-powered protections and advanced safeguards to help keep you safe.Googlehttps://blog.google/security/whats-new-in-android-security-privacy-2026/Eugene LidermanAndroid Security & Privacyhttps://blog.google/security/android-gemini-intelligence-security-privacy/Gemini Intelligence security and privacy principles<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/gemini_Intel_security_privacy_3.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">How Gemini Intelligence keeps your data private and you in control while helping you get tasks doneTue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/android-gemini-intelligence-security-privacy/Android SecurityarticleHow Gemini Intelligence keeps your data private and you in control while helping you get tasks doneGooglehttps://blog.google/security/android-gemini-intelligence-security-privacy/Dave Kleidermacherhttps://blog.google/security/bringing-binary-transparency-to-the-android-ecosystem/A diagram of the architecture of accountability<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Gemini_Generated_Image_r7z7uxr7.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is expanding Binary Transparency on Android to help you verify that your Google apps are genuine and authorized for release.Mon, 04 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/bringing-binary-transparency-to-the-android-ecosystem/Android SecurityarticleGoogle is expanding Binary Transparency on Android to help you verify that your Google apps are genuine and authorized for release.Googlehttps://blog.google/security/bringing-binary-transparency-to-the-android-ecosystem/Dave KleidermacherEric LynchBilly LauVikram GaurKevin Chaohttps://blog.google/security/bringing-rust-to-the-pixel-baseband/Google is continuously advancing the security of Pixel devices.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:56:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/bringing-rust-to-the-pixel-baseband/Android SecurityarticleGoogle is continuously advancing the security of Pixel devices.Googlehttps://blog.google/security/bringing-rust-to-the-pixel-baseband/Jiacheng LuGoogle Pixel Teamhttps://blog.google/security/security-for-the-quantum-era-implementing-post-quantum-cryptography-in-android/Modern digital security is at a turning point. We are on the threshold of using quantum computers to solve "impossible" problems in drug discovery, materials science, an…Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:43:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/security-for-the-quantum-era-implementing-post-quantum-cryptography-in-android/Android SecurityarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/security/security-for-the-quantum-era-implementing-post-quantum-cryptography-in-android/Eric LynchDom Elliotthttps://blog.google/security/staying-one-step-ahead-strengthening-androids-lead-in-scam-protection/hero<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Android_Scam_Protection_Header_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">As scammers evolve their tactics and create more convincing and personalized threats, we’re using the best of Google AI to stay one step ahead.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:09:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/staying-one-step-ahead-strengthening-androids-lead-in-scam-protection/Android SecuritySecurityarticleAs scammers evolve their tactics and create more convincing and personalized threats, we’re using the best of Google AI to stay one step ahead.Googlehttps://blog.google/security/staying-one-step-ahead-strengthening-androids-lead-in-scam-protection/Lyubov FarafonovaPhone by GoogleAlberto Pastor NietoGoogle Messages and RCS Spam and Abusehttps://blog.google/security/further-hardening-android-gpus/Last year, Google's Android Red Team partnered with Arm to conduct an in-depth security analysis of the Mali GPU, a component used in billions of Android devices worldwi…Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/further-hardening-android-gpus/Android SecurityarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/security/further-hardening-android-gpus/Liz PruckaHamzeh ZawawyRishika Hoodahttps://blog.google/security/android-expands-pilot-in-call-scam-protection-financial-apps/Android uses the best of Google AI and our advanced security expertise to tackle mobile scams from every angle. Over the last few years, we’ve launched industry-leading …Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:59:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/android-expands-pilot-in-call-scam-protection-financial-apps/Android SecurityarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/security/android-expands-pilot-in-call-scam-protection-financial-apps/Aden Haussmannhttps://blog.google/security/android-quick-share-support-for-airdrop-security/Technology should bring people closer together, not create walls. Being able to communicate and connect with friends and family should be easy regardless of the phone th…Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/android-quick-share-support-for-airdrop-security/Android SecurityarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/security/android-quick-share-support-for-airdrop-security/Dave Kleidermacherhttps://blog.google/security/rust-in-android-move-fast-fix-things/Last year, we wrote about why a memory safety strategy that focuses on vulnerability prevention in new code quickly yields durable and compounding gains. This year we lo…Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:59:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/rust-in-android-move-fast-fix-things/Android SecurityarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/security/rust-in-android-move-fast-fix-things/Jeff Vander Stoephttps://blog.google/security/how-android-protects-you-from-scams/As Cybersecurity Awareness Month wraps up, we’re focusing on one of today's most pervasive digital threats: mobile scams. In the last 12 months, fraudsters have used adv…Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:59:00 +0000https://blog.google/security/how-android-protects-you-from-scams/Android SecurityarticleGooglehttps://blog.google/security/how-android-protects-you-from-scams/Lyubov Farafonova