Every Android phone running Android 16 and above now has a built-in security feature that protects your device and accounts.

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You may have noticed a setting on Android called Private DNS. It's on by default, and you're best off leaving it that way.

If you want to temporarily enhance security on your Android device, such as a Google Pixel 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, consider using an app lock. You've probably found yourself in a situation ...

I think about mobile security a lot. I also talk about it quite a bit. If mobile security wasn't always an issue, I wouldn't have to bother. Unfortunately, it is, and I find myself always pondering ...

About a month ago, Google announced that the rules around sideloading apps -- the ability to install apps from unverified developers, bypassing Google's Play Store -- onto Android devices were set to ...

We have more sensitive data on our phones today than ever before. Our smartphones often hold sensitive information that should not be shared, including work papers, photos, and financial information.