At least two companies say they are more committed to more regular updating of the protection of the devices
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Samsung and LG will begin issuing monthly security fixes for Android devices, following the Google. Following a practice of the PC, after having placed critical vulnerabilities hundreds of millions of users at risk. Google’s Nexus devices will have monthly patches, confirmed Adrian Ludwig, chief engineer for the security of Android, at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas.
The first update, released on Wednesday, includes neutralization of a serious vulnerability called Stagefright, says . Almost all Android may be compromised, through the delivery of a multimedia message (MMS) especially created for this purpose.
The Google already provides manufacturers monthly notices about security fixes there three years, explains Ludwig. But that does not mean that the updates are then distributed, which may require the cooperation of mobile operators.
“Samsung is currently in talks with operators to implement the new approach,” says company a blog . “In collaboration with operators and partners, we will reveal more details about specific models and deadlines,” advances the company.
At Black Hat, Ludwig says that LG is developing a similar commitment.
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