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Google has released the September 2026 security patches to address 110 vulnerabilities affecting its Pixel devices, including one zero-day flaw actively exploited in targeted attacks.

Serial Number: AV26-920 Date: September 14, 2026 As of September 8, 2026, Android published a security bulletin to address vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. The Cyber Centre encourages users and administrators to review the provided web link and apply any necessary updates as they become available. Android Security Bulletin—September 2026

Anthropic says multiple threat groups, including the financially motivated and state-sponsored espionage groups linked to Russia and China, tried to abuse its Claude AI model for malicious purposes.

The Gigabud banking Trojan can clone a banking app into a separate work profile on an Android device to help hide fraudulent transactions.

The GoldFactory threat group exploits the Android Work Profile feature to deliver the Gigabud Trojan, while Mantax Otax spreads separately.

A new Android malware strain called Mantax Otax combines ransomware and spyware capabilities to encrypt files, steal sensitive data, and spam and harass victims.

A lot of this week’s security news has the same awkward answer to one question: “Why was that allowed to work?” An extension asks for access and takes too much. A trusted service becomes part of a phishing chain. An old bug still gets results. An exposed system stays exposed. A package looks useful right up until it isn’t. Different stories, same basic problem: the path in was often already

Bad actors are misusing Google Play's Early Access program to push deceptive apps that claim to offer money, rewards, casino winnings, and premium content. Early Access apps are apps that haven't been released on the official Android app marketplace. The main idea behind the program is for developers to solicit user feedback for new applications or features they may be working on before their

Deceptive apps in Early Access are being used by dishonest developers for their own benefit.