Google’s March 2026 Android update patches 129 flaws, including an actively exploited Qualcomm zero-day, and urges users to install 2026-03-05.

One is a zero-day that has been actively exploited.

The vulnerability, a Qualcomm zero-day, is an integer overflow in the Graphics subcomponent, which means, Adam Boynton, senior enterprise strategy manager at Jamf, told me, “an attacker could cause ...

With the increasing sophistication of digital threats, safeguarding your phone and personal data has never been more crucial. Android is responding with a suite of new security features designed to ...

My phone holds my entire life. It's my wallet, office, photo album, and connection to everyone I care about. A friend lost their phone a few years ago, and the fallout was a nightmare. The frantic ...

The easiest way to get to the appropriate section is to search your settings for the phrase theft protection. Tap the ...

For the past decade, Google has consistently published an Android Security Bulletin every month, even if the company wasn’t ready to roll out a security update to its own Pixel devices. These ...

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 ...

Like a car, regular preventative maintenance is essential for keeping your Android phone running in tip-top shape. Sure, you won’t need to change the oil or spark plugs in your Google Pixel or Samsung ...