hardware-security

Android's April Patch Targets a Security Layer Most Users Have Never Heard Of

John Z Black Apr 10, 2026

Vulnerabilities & Patching #android #strongbox #cve-2026-0049 #cve-2025-48651 #patch #hardware-security #mobile-security

April's Android security update fixes a critical zero-interaction DoS and a High-severity flaw in StrongBox, the hardware layer protecting your payment credentials, biometrics, and encrypted storage.