A new Linux vulnerability known as 'Dirty Pipe' allows local users to gain root privileges through publicly available exploits. Today, security researcher Max Kellermann responsibly disclosed the ...

There's a new method for rooting Android devices that's believed to work reliably on every version of the mobile operating system and a wide array of hardware. Individuals can use it to bypass ...

Less than a week after the Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet started shipping, hackers have discovered a way to root the tablet and install the official Google Android Market. There are still a few hoops to ...

DriveDroid is an Android app that creates installation media by mounting an operating system disc image. It allows you to install a wide range of operating systems, including Linux distros and Windows ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. So for many of you, this is old news, but to the group of new Droid Life readers, I hope this helps. Good luck ...

Security is a never-ending battle for any operating system, including Linux. A new report notes that Android and Linux are both vulnerable to a zero-day exploit that allows applications to escalate ...

Android usually maintains a monthly security patch schedule, but Google has released an out-of-cycle fix for a serious vulnerability that affects a majority of devices. The company is working on a ...