By Graham Cluley

Microsoft security experts claim to have uncovered the latest trick being used by Android ransomware. In a blog post, the Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team details how a new ransomware variant has found a new way to subvert Android’s built-in protection mechanisms to lock devices and hold them to ransom.

 

By Amer Owaida

The feature is part of the browser's security improvements that were first built into its desktop version. Google is bringing new security features on the Android and iOS versions of its Chrome web browser. Chrome 86, which was released earlier this week, adds features that are aimed at bolstering password protection and as well as adding a more safe and secure browsing experience.