Android Security
The latest Android Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
CISA KEV June 2: Patch Linux cgroups & Android RCE by June 23
CISA added two high-severity vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog on June 2, 2026, including a Linux kernel privilege-escalation flaw dating back to 2022 and a newly...
CVE-2026-41102: Microsoft Fixes Spoofing Vulnerability in PowerPoint for Android via Play Store Update
Microsoft has released a critical security patch for its PowerPoint application on Android, addressing a spoofing vulnerability designated CVE-2026-41102. Rated Important, this flaw stems from...
CVE-2026-41100 Copilot Android Spoofing: Enterprises Must Act Now
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) has published an advisory for CVE-2026-41100, a spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot for Android. Disclosed on May 12, 2026, the flaw could...
Google's Post-Quantum Android Security: What Windows Users Need to Know About ML-DSA, Verified Boot, and Quantum Threats
Google has begun implementing post-quantum cryptography across Android's core security systems, with a rollout timeline stretching from Android 17 through 2029. The company is upgrading verified...
Android Kernel Vulnerability CVE-2026-0038: Local Privilege Escalation Threat Analysis
A newly disclosed Android kernel vulnerability designated CVE-2026-0038 represents a significant security threat that could allow local attackers to gain complete system control through a logic error...
CISA Urges Immediate Patching for Exploited Qualcomm & VMware Flaws
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has escalated warnings for two critical vulnerabilities now actively exploited in the wild, adding them to its Known Exploited...
CVE-2025-60722: Critical OneDrive Android Vulnerability Explained
Microsoft has disclosed a significant elevation of privilege vulnerability in OneDrive for Android, designated CVE-2025-60722, marking another critical security concern for the popular cloud storage...
Microsoft Patches CVE-2025-49736: Android Edge UI Spoofing Bug Allows Credential Theft
Microsoft has released a patch for a UI spoofing vulnerability in its Edge browser for Android, tracked as CVE-2025-49736. The flaw, which Microsoft classifies as allowing an unauthenticated attacker...
Top 2024 Methods to Run Android Apps on Windows 11: WSA vs BlueStacks
Windows 11's integration with Android apps has opened up exciting possibilities for productivity and entertainment. With Microsoft's official Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) and third-party...
Agentic AI Malware Threat: How to Secure Your Mobile Devices in 2024
The rise of Agentic AI Assistants—powerful digital agents that can perceive, interpret, and act on behalf of users—has revolutionized the mobile landscape, ushering in an unprecedented era of...
Cloudflare Outage Exposes Hidden Risks in Global Network Infrastructure
Cloudflare, a leading provider of web infrastructure and security services, recently experienced a significant outage that disrupted internet services worldwide. The incident, which lasted several...
Windows Subsystem for Android Ends in 2025: What Users Need to Know
Microsoft's decision to discontinue the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in 2025 marks a significant shift in its strategy for mobile app integration on Windows 11. Initially launched with much...