This is not as easy as it sounds — and it’s not common advice. But there’s a new warning for iPhone and Android users to change the default PIN and lock SIM cards “to limit an attacker’s ability to ...

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Through SIM-swap or duplicate SIM fraud, fraudsters can gain control of your number and obtain all incoming OTPs. Simply put, ...

In today's digital age, fraudsters are constantly coming up with new methods, and SIM card fraud has become a major concern ...

Google’s new Sensitive App Protection feature for Android Automotive lets you PIN-lock specific apps to hide them from passengers.

Don't ask us why, but some Android phones do not come with the best features enabled out of the box – here's some you need.

A new Weibo leak suggests that smartphone makers are toying with the idea of bringing back the microSD card slot, possibly in 2026. This should ease consumers’ purchases by offering a convenient and ...

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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If you're an Android user, you should enable app pinning to keep others from snooping around your device. This feature keeps ...

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A newly discovered Android malware dubbed DroidLock can lock victims’ screens for ransom and access text messages, call logs, contacts, audio recordings, or even erase data. DroidLLock allows its ...