The MediaTek vulnerability affecting 875 million Android phones allows SIM card exploits to bypass lock screens in seconds.

One in 4 Android phones potentially affected by a staggering security vulnerability that allowed hackers to access locked and protected handsets in less than 60 seconds.

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Samsung is expanding what kind of keys users can store in its Galaxy phones, so you can now save your house keys along with your credit card and car keys.

Nearly 1 billion smartphones worldwide could be vulnerable to a critical flaw that allows hackers to steal PIN codes in less than a minute.

AppLock is a free Android application that ports over the iPhone's ability to lock apps behind a PIN or biometrics, and I can ...

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A recent reader survey suggests that Google should implement a PIN-to-power-off feature to prevent thieves from switching off stolen phones.

WhatsApp is one of the most popular communication tools in existence, but even hardcore users might not know about these available features.

The “Extend Unlock” feature (formerly known as Smart Lock) is a convenience tool on Android that keeps your phone ready to use without a PIN or fingerprint. The application provides users with direct ...

Google isn't known for privacy, but Pixel phones have some nice options.