To ensure I keep on top of my phone's security settings, I keep an Android security checklist that I revisit regularly. Here's what's on it.

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

Following a reported surge in espionage activity, the agency in charge of countering cyber threats in the U.S. has updated ...

With the increasing sophistication of digital threats, safeguarding your phone and personal data has never been more crucial. Android is responding with a suite of new security features designed to ...

Cost: Free to download; monthly subscriptions range from no charge to $4 Good passwords are hard to come up with on your own. Cybersecurity experts suggest using a different random password for every ...

One of Google's most critical features is hidden behind a single toggle - turn it on to protect against theft, scams, spam, and more.

Android 15’s new privacy features put powerful mobile security settings and advanced data controls right at your fingertips. Pixabay, Dele_o When the new Android 15 privacy settings arrived, they had ...

Android already warns when your location is being tracked — but not by which apps. That puts the onus on users to play ...

Learn how to secure your Android phone by mastering Android privacy settings and google account security when switching from iPhone. Pixabay, zerotake Switching from an iPhone to an Android device ...

That smartphone in your pocket is home to your favorite apps, personal accounts, and sensitive data. That means your device should have the strongest security protection available to prevent the wrong ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. Feb 02, 2025, 01:35pm EST Feb 02, 2025, 02:13pm EST Google ...

Google blocked 2.3 million Android app submissions to the Play Store in 2024 due to violations of its policies that made them potentially risky for users. In addition, 158,000 developer accounts were ...