Google’s latest Nexus patch fixes a whole bunch of problems.

Google has begun rolling out its November security update for Nexus smartphones, eliminating seven vulnerabilities in Android — one of which was a “severe” issue that could allow remote code execution.

Don’t rely on this. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Securing your devices with a password prevents other people from gaining access to your personal data, but thanks to yet another vulnerability in Android, you can no longer rely on that.

Researchers have discovered a new method of unlocking protected smartphones and tablets running Android 5.0 Lollipop and above without entering their passwords.

Your Samsung is about to get a lot safer. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Samsung has promised to rollout monthly security patches for its Android-powered Galaxy devices in an effort to eliminate flaws and vulnerabilities faster than ever before.

Its announcement comes after researchers discovered a new “Stagefright” exploit that allows hackers to take over billions of smartphones with a single text message.

Samsung says an update is on its way to make your Galaxy more secure. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Samsung has promised to deliver an over-the-air security update in the coming days to patch a serious flaw with the SwiftKey keyboard baked into its Android-powered Galaxy devices.

Its announcement comes just one day after a security researcher exposed the vulnerability, which affects around 600 million Samsung handsets — including its new Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.

Google has patched a major security vulnerability in the Android platform that allowed hackers to inject malicious code into trusted applications without changing their verification signature. It’s now up to hardware manufacturers to make the patch available to their own devices, and Samsung is believed to be one of the first that will start rolling it out.