Ever since KitKat, Android has verified your device's boot process to make sure that rootkits and other forms of malware don't operate undetected. However, it hasn't done much more than alert you ...

Google has revealed a new boot check in Android Nougat that prevents the phone from loading if your phone is corrupt, has malware or has been modified.

Android Nougat will begin strictly enforcing verified boot on Android devices, a move that will make it harder for malware to hide on smartphones and tablets. But it could also cause devices with ...

A new security measure in Android 7.0 Nougat will prevent devices infected with malware from booting up. However, smartphones with non-malicious corruption will also be affected.