New Android Phone? Change These 4 Settings Right Away

You might be excited about the brand-new Android phone you just picked up, but you should check these four settings before ...

Stolen iPhones fuel scary passcode scam

Criminals use fake Apple pages, smishing texts and Telegram tools to trick stolen iPhone owners into revealing passcodes for quick device resale.
Wired

Set Up Your Phone’s Always-On Display So You’re Unlocking It Less Often

Break the pattern of unlocking your phone for one thing and then getting sucked into something else. Set up your lock screen to show all the information you need at a glance. The number is probably ...
Infosecurity-magazine.com

Android Malware Hijacks Google Gemini to Stay Hidden

ESET researchers have identified an Android malware implant that uses generative AI (GenAI) for persistence purposes. This malicious implant is an advanced version of VNCSpy, a piece of malware that ...
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Fake IPTV Apps Spread Massiv Android Malware Targeting Mobile Banking Users

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Android trojan called Massiv that's designed to facilitate device takeover (DTO) attacks for financial theft. The malware, according to ...
Bleeping Computer

Google rolls out Android theft protection feature updates

Google has introduced stronger Android authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools to make smartphones more challenging targets for thieves. These updated Android theft protection features ...
ZDNet

Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade - and I'm sighing in relief

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Android adds ‘Failed Authentication Lock’ setting, boosts failed passcode lockout

Google today detailed the latest device theft protection features for Android across stronger authentication and enhanced recovery tools. “Failed Authentication Lock” will lock your screen “after ...
PCQuest

WhatsApp chat lock: How to secure private chats on Android and iPhone?

It can be a cause of stress when you give your phone to the other person just to make a call only to know that some conversations are more personal than others. WhatsApp chat lock is designed to give ...
Android Authority

Android 17 may finally add the native App Lock feature Pixel users have been waiting for

Google may be working on a native App Lock feature for Android 17 that lets users secure specific apps without the restrictions of Private Space. This new API allows the default launcher to lock apps, ...
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5 simple Android settings I wish I’d changed sooner

Alvin discovered his love for writing while wrapping up his first degree in Analytical Chemistry. As a technology enthusiast, he started his writing career as a tech writer dabbling in different ...