The feature is comparable to Apple's 'App Tracking Transparency. However, unlike Apple, DuckDuckGo's method does not rely on app developers' compliance with user choice. All...
DuckDuckGo Releases App Tracking Protection Beta for Android
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Bypass Android Lock Screen on Pixel and Other Devices
David Schütz, a cybersecurity researcher, inadvertently discovered a means to circumvent the lock screen on his fully updated Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 5 devices, allowing anybody...
New Android Malware Disables WiFi To Attempt Toll Fraud
There's a new threat to be aware of if you own an android device. Microsoft recently warned that their researchers had spotted a new toll fraud malware strain wreaking havoc in...
Android And iOS Network Protection Added With Microsoft Defender
Recently, Microsoft added a new feature for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) which has fans of the product cheering. Once the new "Mobile Network Protection" feature is...
Voicemail Phishing Attacks Called Vishing Are On The Rise
While "vishing" is by no means a new threat, it's not something that has ever happened with sufficient frequency to get most people's attention. So, if you haven't heard the term...
Simple Tips For Securing Smart Device Data
Data security isn't something that's at the forefront of most people's minds, but it probably should be. These days, we use far more than just our trusty laptops and desktops to...
The Surprising Ways Mobile Technology Impacts Our Lives
If you grew up in the days before the internet, it's absolutely staggering to think of all the ways that mobile technology has changed our lives (and mostly for the better)....
Some Carrier Embedded Android Apps May Have Security Vulnerabilities
Recently, Microsoft reported high severity security vulnerabilities in multiple apps offered by large international mobile service providers. What makes this especially...
This Android Malware Is Stealing Login Credentials
If you're deeply involved in IT security, you may already be familiar with the ERMAC Android banking trojan. If this is the first time you're hearing of it, be aware that the...
Google Soon Informing Users About What Data Apps Collect
A small but important change is coming to your Android apps. Soon you'll notice a new Data Safety section on the Google Play Store which will provide greater transparency about...
Some Android Devices May Have Media File Security Vulnerability
Do you have an Android device? Is it built around a Qualcomm or MediaTek chipset? If you answered yes to both of those questions, be aware that researchers at Check Point have...
Sharkbot Malware Found In Several Android Antivirus Apps
If you own an Android device, odds are excellent that your go-to source for apps of any kind is the Google Play Store. That includes antivirus apps to help keep your device...
This Android Malware Will Steal Your Facebook Credentials
Do you have an Android device? Even if you don't, you know someone who does. Google is incredibly good at spotting poisoned copies of apps on its Play Store and getting rid of...
Mobile Devices Connected To Windows Known As Phone Link
Microsoft recently announced that it was doing a bit of re-branding. The company's apps that connect Android and iPhones to your Windows PC were formally called "Your...
New Archive Feature Helps Mobile Users Save Space
The problem with smartphones is that they eventually run out of room. Honestly it's a wonder the issue isn't even bigger than it is. After all, miniaturization isn't cheap but...
Hackers Get Source Code During Data Breach At Samsung
Samsung's corporate network was breached recently. That's bad news all by itself. The company has recently confirmed that in addition to the confidential customer information...
Hackers Are Increasingly Targeting Mobile Devices
Here's a statistic you're not going to like. Based on research conducted by cybersecurity researchers at Proofpoint, there has been a staggering 500 percent increase in malware...
Google Messages Users On Android Get New Features
Do you use Google Messages? If so, there's good news! In recent months, the company has taken steps to bridge the Windows and iOS ecosystems the Android ecosystems and the iOS...
Android Users Need To Watch Out For Teabot Trojan
If you have smart devices in the Android ecosystem, there's a new threat to be aware of in the form of a malware strain called Teabot. This bit of malicious code is a Remote...
Windows 11 Is Now Able To Run Some Android Apps
Recently, Microsoft announced that they were adding support for Android Apps to Windows 11. The company first began testing that new functionality back in October of last year...