Usually, Google rolls out monthly
security updates to its devices beginning the first week of every month.
To avoid causing widespread BSOD problems Microsoft opted to only push its January 3
security updates to devices running antivirus from firms that have confirmed their software is compatible.
It's a good thing Google chose to regularly roll out Android
security updates to their devices so as to take care of such issues.
All OEMs who roll out the December
security update to their devices will receive a total of 47 security fixes for the base version of Android.
Perhaps some sort of punishment should be admonished if manufacturers don't push out timely Android
security updates to any device less - than two years old?
However, the company has been busy with pushing monthly Android
security updates to the device since its first release on March 11.
While Samsung has done a fantastic job over the last year in getting monthly Android
security updates to its devices, I've always told folks the best way to get the next major version of Android on a Samsung device was to simply purchase the newest device.
Not exact matches
Nevertheless, they also advise
to patch all your
devices as soon as
security updates are available.
The new bill would require tech companies that sell connected
devices to the U.S. government
to ensure their products can be patched with
security updates.
For instance, since
security and data protection are top priorities for many small businesses (especially ones that are adding a server because they've experienced data loss), Small Business Server 2008 deploys automatic patches and
updates to all Windows users on the network, and automatically backs up of the server
to a USB drive or other
device several times a day.
On Wednesday, SatoshiLabs released a
security update to all TREZOR
devices, fixing a possible physical
security issue.
Incomplete
updates to Apple firmware are putting users at risk of total
device compromise, according
to new
security data.
Medical
devices don't get regular
security updates, like smart phones and computers, because changes
to their software could require recertification by regulators like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The ability
to better track and distribute
security software
updates would help fortify insecure IoT
devices, which have already contributed
to major cyber disasters
Published today, a two - year study of Android
security updates has revealed a distressing gap between the software patches Android companies claim
to have on their
devices...
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Active Hours combines with InTune
to allow schools
to choose when
updates are sent
to the
devices, ensuring you can choose a time when lessons won't be disrupted by important
security and functionality
updates.
The Mobile
Device Management tool lets IT and system managers take remote control
to provide software and
security protocols
updates.
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By that time, the
device automatically
updated to a newer version of ADUPS (5.5), which has been certified as complying with Google's
security requirements, when first connected
to Wi - Fi.
Technically Android 4.4.3, but with
security fixes from 4.4.4 Just days after the U.S. unlocked and developer edition HTC One M8 got its
update to Android 4.4.3 KitKat, the new firmware is today starting
to hit unlocked
devices in parts of Europe.
Google announced this month's
security patch earlier this week, and after a few other manufacturers announced their own rollouts of the
update, now BlackBerry has started rolling it out
to their own
devices.
Some cool little
security programs were also released with this
update, such as Find my iPad, if you loose your
device, you can track it via a map, or lock the
device so it needs a password
to access it.
It is very recommended
to update your HTC
Device, because
updates come with a lot of bug and
security fixes and they also bring new features
to your smartphone.
There is also some
security updates that can lock the
device after a certain period of time, and needing a password
to unlock the
device.
Norton Mobile
Security Also available through retail partners today, this
updated mobile offering now includes web - based anti-theft functions and a «Scream» locator feature that lets users send a text
to their missing phone
to remotely activate an alarm, helping them locate their
device.
Users who have already purchased a version of Norton Mobile
Security will receive these new feature
updates through their existing product subscription: • SMS - Based Antitheft features — In addition
to the «Scream» locator feature, users can remotely locate, lock and wipe their
device through SMS commands.
The all - in - one
device allows you
to sync schedules, check movie times, listen
to music, watch videos, get weather
updates, and even monitor energy usage and home
security, all from a single, easy -
to - use
device.»
«Additionally, the Court may require that Apple (a) permit all e-book reader apps currently in the App Store
to remain in the App Store on the same terms and conditions as are generally available
to other apps; (b) accept any new e-book reader app or any
update to an e - book reader app unless Apple can demonstrate that the new e-book reader app raises greater
security issues or creates greater stability issues than other apps sold in the App Store; and (c) permit other e-book retailers
to sell e-books through their apps
to Apple
devices without having
to pay an in - app commission.»
You should know that it's always recommended
to keep your
device updated because
updates come with
security and bug fixes, improvements and more fixes.
Google told 9
to5Google an
update that doesn't break their
security requirements has been pushed
to 7 - inch Nook
devices, and they are working
to remove the software entirely.
In general, the
security update is pushed out
to most
devices via over-the-air
update within few hours and takes few days in the worst case scenario.
Google has started pushing out the latest Android
security update to supported Pixel and Nexus
devices.
During the Technical Acceptance process, RIM monitored
update availability for nine affected
devices available through nearly 500 carriers globally until an availability level was achieved that allowed us
to be confident that disclosure of the
security vulnerabilities addressed by the software
update would protect the interests of the majority of our customers.
While some
devices might get at least one big Android
update, it remains
to be seen how well each single
device variant will be kept safe through
security patches.
BlackBerry promises 24 months of guaranteed monthly
security updates with the
device, and the lightweight skin may appeal
to Nexus owners left behind as Google turns its own - brand phones into a high - end consumer brand.
The 6.12.73
update brings lots of changes, with the Mobile Hotspot feature allowing connected
devices to connect
to all websites, improved hotspot
security, and
updates to VZ Navigator that include up -
to - date 3D maps.
On a wider level, it also leaves
devices potentially vulnerable
to substantial technical flaws and
security exploits that aren't necessarily fixable through an interim
update.
The app, available as an
update through Google Play for compatible Motorola
devices running Android KitKat, introduces the potentially - insecure option of verbally providing your
security PIN
to the smartphone in order
to unlock it.
This also means that developers must support multiple versions of the Android platform, however, and it also means the overwhelming majority of Android users do not have access
to the latest features,
security updates and other improvements brought about by newer versions of Google's mobile platform — nearly 99 % of current Android
device owners are using a version of Android that does not support great new features like Google Now, enhanced voice search support and «Project Butter» performance enhancements.
The
update will bring the Atrix 2 up
to software version v55.13.25 and Motorola cleverly mentions greater
device security — otherwise known as the removal of Carrier IQ's spyware.
Timely
security updates for Android
devices are becoming more and more important, due
to the increase in the number of Android phones on the market, as well as the growing number of malware and other threats from cybercriminals.
Google is promising
to continue
to future on enhancing
security for its operating system and
to lead by example when it comes
to supporting
devices with
security patches and
updates.
The
update takes the
device to build number: 2.41.400.5 and also comes with several bug fixes and Google
security patches.
Oculus's holdup was the result of a simple failure
to update security certificates, while Amazon's creepy laughter (which didn't prevent Echo
devices from being used) was inherent in the way the software functions.
But Asus does seem
to be on top of its monthly
security updates (for the most part), and it has done a decent job with the optical zoom on the camera — but seeing as the camera is its primary selling point, it still doesn't seem worth going the Asus route as opposed
to other
devices.
This software
update has been tested
to help optimize
device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest
security patches.
After all, according
to the Software
Update page on your iOS device, all you see is that the update «includes bug fixes and improves the security of your iPhone or iPad.&
Update page on your iOS
device, all you see is that the
update «includes bug fixes and improves the security of your iPhone or iPad.&
update «includes bug fixes and improves the
security of your iPhone or iPad.»
Play Protect is just the latest
security effort that Google has put forth for Android
device users, but it's also in addition to things like the Find My Device app, which is simply device manager with a new name and a UI u
device users, but it's also in addition
to things like the Find My
Device app, which is simply device manager with a new name and a UI u
Device app, which is simply
device manager with a new name and a UI u
device manager with a new name and a UI
update.