A newly disclosed security flaw, CVE-2026-20435, is putting as many as 875 million Android phones at risk. Found in devices using MediaTek hardware, the issue highlights a deeper problem within the boot process. Here’s a quick rundown of what the flaw entails and why it poses a major threat to Android users.
The Android security gap that starts before your phone turns on
New Spectre-style attack discovered
Cyberattacks continue to evolve at a worrying pace. Just when you think one security threat has been fixed, a more dangerous version of that threat is discovered. One such threat is Spectre and it’s more recent variant, NetSpectre. Read on to learn more.
Enlist IT help when installing CPU updates
When it comes to security updates, time is usually of the essence. The longer you wait to install a fix from a vendor, the higher the risk of being compromised. But in the cases of the Meltdown and Spectre flaws, you might be better off waiting until a more reliable patch is released.