Critical Flaw—875 Million Android Phones At Risk Of 60 Second Hack

One in 4 Android phones susceptible to a critical security vulnerability that let hackers access locked and protected ...

I found the one security setting that actually keeps my nosy friends out

Another setting I keep disabled is Smart Lock. Smart Lock is the old name; on newer models, it is called Extend Unlock. What Extend Unlock does is keep your phone unlocked for longer when you're ...

5 Tech Tips To Keep Your Work Private And Personal Data Safe

Protect your work and personal data with passkeys, stronger device locks, regular updates, safer Wi-Fi habits, and better account security practices.
WPBF

Consumer Reports: lock down your data before hackers strike

COMPLIED WITH THE EU’S GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION. IF YOU’VE EVER WORRIED WHETHER YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IS SAFE ONLINE, YOU’RE NOT ALONE. WHETHER YOU’RE SCROLLING SOCIAL MEDIA OR SHOPPING ...
ZDNet

3 ways to switch Linux distros without losing all your data

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ZDNet

How to enable Extend Unlock on your Android phone (and why it's seriously useful)

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Reuters

Seasonal pattern in UK GDP data raises suspicions among economists

LONDON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - British economic growth data released on Thursday showed a marked seasonal pattern for the fourth year in a row, adding to economists' concerns about numbers from the Office ...
techtimes

Wondershare Dr.Fone on Samsung Android 16 Lockouts: A Safer Way to Regain Access

The latest Android 16 update brings stronger security upgrades to protect personal data. Yet, many Samsung users now face lockouts after a reset and even an update. The built‑in FRP protection is ...
CoinDesk

Story co-founder defends token unlock delay, says project needs ‘more time’

Story Protocol co-founder SY Lee defended the project’s decision to push its first major IP token unlock to August, saying the blockchain needs “more time” to build usage and that near-zero onchain ...
GamesRadar+

Discord will age-lock your account next month and you'll have to submit an ID or accept a face scan to unlock it – you know, 4 months after suffering a third-party data breach

"We'll find other ways to bring users back," said product policy head, acknowledging the odds of users leaving Discord When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Android Police

I changed one lock screen habit on Android — and it reshaped how I use my phone

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.