Google is using AI to block millions of harmful apps, crush scam tactics, and strengthen Play Protect, making Android safer.

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Google announced the first beta version of Android 17, which includes several privacy and security enhancements.

That's less than previous years, but still a worryingly high number ...

Fake antivirus app TrustBastion uses Hugging Face to deliver Android malware that captures screenshots, steals PINs and shows ...

Google may change how Android security updates work. But larger patch cycles might give hackers more time. 'High-risk first' model could streamline OEM patches. Google is considering an overhaul of ...

If you use an Android phone, this deserves your attention. Cybersecurity researchers warn that hackers are using Hugging Face, a popular platform for sharing artificial intelligence (AI) tools, to ...

Google says its growing use of artificial intelligence is significantly improving Android security, after the company ...

Google used AI in 2025 to block 1.75m bad apps, ban 80,000 developer accounts and stop 266m risky installs across Android.