Millions at Risk as Android Mental Health Apps Expose Sensitive Data

Oversecured flagged 1,575 flaws in 10 Android health apps with 14.7M installs, putting chats, CBT notes, and mood logs at risk, per BleepingComputer.

Android 17 Beta 2: New privacy controls and game performance tweaks

Android 17 Beta 2 adds EyeDropper APIs, a 3-hour OTP security delay, and system-wide chat bubbles. Test SDK 37 before the ...
9to5Google

Android 17 Beta 2 adds secure contacts selection and color picker API

As for the mobile update, Android 17 Beta 2 is adding a few building blocks for developers. The new tools are privacy-focused, just like the photo picker that limits access to only selected photos.
Cybernews

Browser-based trojan with YouTube tutorial lowers entry barrier to double extortion

A newly identified remote access trojan (RAT) dubbed Steaelite is streamlining cyberattacks by bringing data theft and ...
MUO on MSN

5 Android features that iPhones still can't match

Apple fans, you might not love this list.
Yahoo

Developers take ‘first step’ to bring $5.18 billion data center to Columbus

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Development Authority of Columbus meets Feb. 12, 2026. Missy Kendrick, CEO of Choose Columbus, announced during the meeting a ...
Reuters

Local regulators deny rezoning request for Pennsylvania data center development

Feb 10 (Reuters) - A county commission in Pennsylvania on Tuesday denied a request by Talen Energy (TLN.O), opens new tab to rezone hundreds of acres of land for the development of data centers, ...
Engadget

New York lawmakers introduce bill that aims to halt data center development for three years

On Friday, New York State Senators Liz Krueger and Kristen Gonzales introduced a bill that would stop the issuance of permits for new data centers for at least three years and ninety days to give time ...
The Verge

Google agrees to $135 million settlement for collecting Android users’ data

The class action lawsuit alleged that Google collected cellular data without users’ permission. The class action lawsuit alleged that Google collected cellular data without users’ permission. is a ...
CNET

Google Agrees to Pay $135M in Huge Android Data-Harvesting Settlement

Android users, take note: On Tuesday, Google reached a preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit over illegal data collection. If it goes through, Google will pay out $135 million to Android ...
WSMV

Developers pushing for massive data center in Kentucky town sue county over regulations

FRANKLIN, Ken. (WSMV) - The developers who have proposed a massive data center in a small Kentucky town are now suing the county over newly-adopted rules that created more regulations for such ...
Reuters

Google to pay $135 million to settle Android data transfer lawsuit

Google accused of needlessly collecting cellular data Largest payout in this kind of case, lawyer says Google denies wrongdoing in agreeing to settle Jan 28 (Reuters) - Google will pay $135 million to ...