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Google Project Zero Reveals Mac OS Zero-Day Flaws

The flaws are so serious that the could allow a hacker to elevate privilege levels and take over a machine. However, access is required to the target Mac OS machine. Google revealed its Project Zero security team to the world last July. The remit of the …
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Google refuses to fix a web security issue on older Android versions – Firstpost


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Google refuses to fix a web security issue on older Android versions
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Adrian Ludwig, head of Android security mentioned in a Google+ post that, “Keeping software up to date is one of the greatest challenges in security.” He added that, “As the browser app is based on a version of the WebKit browser engine that's now more …
Google responds to WebView security issue affecting Android 4.3 and older PhoneDog
Google addresses WebView security concerns, makes recommendations on Android Authority (blog)
Google Responds to Concerns Over Widespread Android WebView VulnerabilityNDTV
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Google addresses WebView security concerns, makes recommendations on … – Android Authority (blog)


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Google addresses WebView security concerns, makes recommendations on
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If you are still waiting for Google to do something about the WebView vulnerabilities in older Android releases, you may not be a fan of their official response to the matter. Google says they've already fixed it, sort of, but at least offered ways
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Google Leaves Some Android Users Vulnerable to HacksWall Street Journal (blog)

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Google Leaves Some Android Users Vulnerable to Hacks – Wall Street Journal (blog)


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Google Leaves Some Android Users Vulnerable to Hacks
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Adrian Ludwig, head of Android security, on Friday became the first Google executive to address the issue. “Keeping software up to date is one of the greatest challenges in security,” Ludwig wrote in a blog post, noting that the affected software has

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