Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative
In the new Google Android Partner Vulnerability Initiative, Google introduces this new scheme where people and or developers can report vulnerabilities in the system. Covered by XDA-Developers, the article talks about how Google does have existing programs and this new layer of security just adds to the concept of a secure platform altogether. The article states that this is directed towards third-party OEMs which make use of Google’s open-platform service. There were signs in a pre-loaded browser in certain devices which linked towards illegal information tracking and recording. While the issue was noted by some developers to Google and they released a security patch and an app update, this did raise certain concerns. Google wants to curb this issue altogether and thus the APVI is introduced. As part of the program, on their link, Google would tell users about security concerns in devices and how people should tackle these. Additionally, as the article states, companies such as ZTE, OPPO and Huawei have been reported and dealt with.
