Android’s New Verification System May Limit Offline App Sideloading

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Android Users Can Continue to Sideload Apps Using This Method

Next year, Google will prohibit sideloading on Android—one of the few prominent things differentiating the Android operating system from Apple's iOS. Per the forthcoming policy, Google will ask all ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 rolls out with developer verification, OTP protection, custom icons and more

Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, confirming that the API surface is now locked and app-facing behaviors are finalized. Developers can now safely adapt their apps to the latest features ...
Hackaday

Android Debug Bridge Released For The Raspi

Over on the XDA developers forums, something really cool is happening. Android hacker extraordinaire [AdamOutler] has managed to port the Android Debug Bridge to the Raspberry Pi. The Android Debug ...
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Android Devices With Misconfigured ADB, a Ripe Target for Cryptojacking Malware

Vendors have been shipping Android products with Android Debug Bridge enabled, making them attractive targets for hackers. Poorly configured Android devices, where the Android Debug Bridge is left ...
ZDNet

This botnet exploits Android Debug Bridge to mine cryptocurrency on your device

A new botnet is making the rounds by abusing Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and SSH to enslave new Android devices to its network. The botnet malware, as observed by Trend Micro, has spread to 21 ...