PIN unlock is a fairly secure method of locking down your phone, and in Android 14’s latest beta release, Google is making it a bit easier for Pixel users as they’ll no longer need to confirm unlock ...

You might think that using your fingerprint or face to unlock your phone is more secure than using your PIN. But you could be wrong. Hackers have developed sophisticated Android malware that can ...

The Chameleon Android banking trojan has re-emerged with a new version that uses a tricky technique to take over devices — disable fingerprint and face unlock to steal device PINs. It does this by ...

Sure, your fingerprint is one of a kind, but it might not keep your personal information safe any longer. That's because a new version of the Chameleon Android malware reportedly allows bad actors to ...

Mobile phone security is a wonderful thing—until you find yourself on the wrong side of it because you’ve forgotten your password or broken your screen. Fortunately, there’s an easy fix. PassFab is a ...

Guess how long it would take a computer to brute-force an 8-number password. The answer: instantly. That's according to Hive Systems' Password Table, which shows how shockingly quick passwords of ...

Thinking about how many passwords, logins, and sensitive bits of data sit on your phone can be a little frightening. So how do you protect all of that information? This guide will take you through ...

Imagine unlocking your Android phone without tapping in a PIN or scanning your fingerprint—just because your smartwatch is nearby. A new feature spotted in development could make that a reality, ...

Your phone’s lock screen is supposed to be a safeguard against the world (and accidental unlocks in your pocket). When it’s locked, your phone can’t be opened without either the passcode, a face scan, ...