A MediaTek chip flaw could put up to 875 million Android phones at risk, exposing how a locked device can still be vulnerable below the surface.

If you’ve got annoying widgets displaying on your PC lock screen there’s a simple way you can remove them for a cleaner looking lock screen. Here’s what to do. Now if you lock the PC and go back to ...

Android is rolling out a new set of theft protection updates focused on stopping unauthorized access, limiting damage after a device is stolen, and improving recovery. The changes build on existing ...

Samsung is pushing lock screen customization a step further on Galaxy phones. A fresh LockStar update expands Samsung unlock animations, giving you a quick way to make your phone feel different every ...

The iPhone lock screen has undergone a significant evolution with the release of iOS 26, transitioning from a simple notification center to a dynamic and customizable interface. It now serves as a hub ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. This is not as easy as it sounds — and it’s not common advice. But ...

If you use an Android device, you could be the target of new malware called DroidLock. According to mobile security firm Zimperium, the malware uses a convincing but fake system update prompt to take ...

DroidLock ransomware locks Android screens and steals banking data through fake apps, turning phones into spy tools without encrypting files. Protect yourself by only downloading from the Google Play ...

Windows 11 now lets you control the widgets that appear in the Lock Screen, and here's how. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. On ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Remember the alarming adage about “good intentions.” So it might be ...