Android users are reporting a strange Google Play system update bug that shows a downgrade from January 2026 to November 2025. It is likely a mislabeled update, with no security issues reported. The ...

Android phone users are facing a strange bug in the latest Google Play System update that appears to downgrade devices, instead of upgrading. After installing what should be the latest January 2026 ...

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Kaspersky Threat Intelligence has confirmed that a fully functional malware backdoor is being distributed pre-installed on Android devices.

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