Google has started working to harden the security of Android at the firmware level, a component of the software stack that interacts directly with the various processors of a system on a chip (SoC). Hardening the firmwareOne issue with incorporating the mitigations is that they may have a negative impact on the performance of the devices, an even more difficult challenge when it comes to secondary processors designed for a specific set of functions, since they don't come with the same resources as the main processor powering the Android operating system. Related Articles:Android 14 to block malware from abusing sensitive permissionsGoogle paid $12 million in bug bounties to security researchersGoogle Fi data breach let hackers carry out SIM swap attacksExploits released for two Samsung Galaxy App Store vulnerabilitiesTerms of Use - Privacy Policy - Ethics Statement