by dbadmin | Dec 12, 2022 | Android Security, News, smartphones, Survey
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority All of you should have a PIN code or some other form of authentication on your smartphone, preventing unauthorized people from accessing your device and serving as a security measure for theft. But are you the only one who...
by dbadmin | Nov 10, 2022 | Android Security, Google, Google Pixel, News
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority A hacker found a bug that reportedly affects all Google Pixel phones. The bug allows anyone who knows the exploit to sidestep the lock screen. The problem was fixed in November’s security update. The last thing anyone wants...
by dbadmin | Aug 23, 2022 | Android Security, Apps, Best Apps, Security Apps
Losing your smartphone is one of the most frightening experiences in the modern age. You have your contact information, your personal information, your personal pictures, and possibly even financial data on there. It’s a treasure trove for thieves and other...
by dbadmin | Aug 17, 2022 | Android Security, Apps, News, Privacy
The NSA revelations have made it painfully clear that privacy is endangered in our digital era. But it’s not only the NSA and other state entities that snoop on you – from retailers interested in your shopping habits to hackers looking to sell your data to the highest...
by dbadmin | Jul 11, 2022 | Android Security, News, smartphones, Software Update, Survey Results
Security patches are arguably the most important software updates on your smartphone, patching vulnerabilities and helping to keep your phone safe from cyber-criminals and other bad actors. Different manufacturers can have different approaches to security patches...
by dbadmin | Jul 6, 2022 | Android, Android Security, News, Survey
Regular security patches are crucial to the long-term health of Android phones. Most Android OEMs develop their own versions of monthly security patches, and you can expect to receive them for a number of years.
