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NSA Discusses Android Security Improvements At LinuxCon 2012

Calendar Aug 30, 2012 • User Avatar Anthony Pell
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It's no secret that Google's Android mobile operating system has had its share of security flaws. But what is less well-known is that the U.S. government's National Security Agency (NSA) is among the teams working to improve Android security. Speaking at the LinuxCon North America 2012 conference, NSA developer Stephen Smalley detailed how the NSA is working to make Android more secure for everyone.

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