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fromZDNET
1 day ago
Privacy technologies

How to easily encrypt files on an Android phone - and the free app I use to do it

fromSheFinds
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

3 Android Apps Experts Say You Should Delete Immediately To Protect Your Data

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade - and I'm sighing in relief

Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 day ago

How to easily encrypt files on an Android phone - and the free app I use to do it

Encrypting files on Android is straightforward with the OpenKeyChain app, which uses public key encryption for secure file sharing.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Microsoft: Third-Party Android Vulnerability Leaves Over 50M Users Exposed

A critical flaw in the EngageLab SDK allowed malicious apps to exploit trusted permissions, affecting over 50 million Android users.
Privacy technologies
fromSheFinds
1 month ago

3 Android Apps Experts Say You Should Delete Immediately To Protect Your Data

Certain Android apps, like Facebook and free utility apps, pose significant privacy risks and should be deleted to protect user data.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Your Android phone just got a powerful anti-theft upgrade - and I'm sighing in relief

#privacy
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
7 hours ago

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
#samsung
Mobile UX
fromEsquire
4 weeks ago

Finally, a Phone With a Built-In Privacy Screen

The Galaxy S26 Ultra features a built-in privacy screen and focuses on software and AI improvements rather than significant hardware upgrades.
Television
fromMen's Journal
2 days ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture and transmit on-screen data frequently, raising significant privacy concerns for users.
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Apple is working on passcode bug locking out iPhone users

The only issue was that he used the caron/háček (ˇ) on the iPhone's Czech keyboard as one of his special characters - a character Apple removed in iOS 26, which became generally available to iDevices in September 2025.
Apple
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
21 hours ago

They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They're Sworn Enemies

GrapheneOS is highly regarded for mobile security, but its creator, Daniel Micay, has a controversial and enigmatic reputation within the cybersecurity community.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

2026's Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable

2026 has seen significant cyber threats, including a major FBI hack and the discovery of the DarkSword iPhone exploit framework.
#android-security
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Over 800 Android Apps Targeted in PIN-Stealing Trojan Campaign

Hackers exploit Android's overlay feature to capture PINs and monitor user interactions across over 800 apps using banking trojans.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google will enforce developer verification for Android sideloading in September 2026, but an advanced flow in developer settings allows power users to bypass verification requirements.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse

Google is restricting non-accessibility apps from using Android's accessibility services API in Advanced Protection Mode to prevent malicious data theft.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

3 Android theft protection additions you should absolutely activate

Android devices have built-in security layers and permission systems that prevent unauthorized app access to sensitive data without explicit user approval.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Over 800 Android Apps Targeted in PIN-Stealing Trojan Campaign

Hackers exploit Android's overlay feature to capture PINs and monitor user interactions across over 800 apps using banking trojans.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

875 Million Android Phones Face Risk Due to Hidden Chip Flaw

A chip-level flaw in MediaTek-powered Android phones allows attackers to unlock devices and extract encrypted data within 60 seconds, affecting approximately 875 million devices.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google will enforce developer verification for Android sideloading in September 2026, but an advanced flow in developer settings allows power users to bypass verification requirements.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Android 17 Blocks Non-Accessibility Apps from Accessibility API to Prevent Malware Abuse

Google is restricting non-accessibility apps from using Android's accessibility services API in Advanced Protection Mode to prevent malicious data theft.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

3 Android theft protection additions you should absolutely activate

Android devices have built-in security layers and permission systems that prevent unauthorized app access to sensitive data without explicit user approval.
Software development
fromDevOps.com
1 week ago

Appknox Adds AI Tool to Detect and Fix Vulnerabilities in Mobile Applications - DevOps.com

Appknox introduces AI to assess mobile app vulnerabilities and recommend fixes, enhancing the patching process for software engineering teams.
Wearables
fromMakeUseOf
3 weeks ago

Your phone's Bluetooth is broadcasting more than you think - here's how to limit it

Bluetooth remains active and broadcasts data even when not connected, potentially allowing for tracking without user consent.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Is YOUR phone safe? Facial recognition on 21 devices can be spoofed

Facial recognition on many mobile phones can be easily fooled by printed photos, posing security risks for users.
#gmail
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Gmail Brings End-to-End Encryption to Android and iOS for Enterprise Users

Google introduces end-to-end encryption in Gmail for enterprise users on mobile devices, enhancing privacy and security for email communications.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption to Eligible Gmail Users on Mobile

Gmail now offers end-to-end encryption for mobile devices, enhancing email privacy for eligible Google Workspace users.
Information security
fromTNW | Apps
1 week ago

Gmail's end-to-end encryption comes to mobile, a year after its web launch

Google has introduced end-to-end encryption for Gmail on Android and iOS, enabling secure email communication for mobile users.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Gmail Brings End-to-End Encryption to Android and iOS for Enterprise Users

Google introduces end-to-end encryption in Gmail for enterprise users on mobile devices, enhancing privacy and security for email communications.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption to Eligible Gmail Users on Mobile

Gmail now offers end-to-end encryption for mobile devices, enhancing email privacy for eligible Google Workspace users.
Information security
fromTNW | Apps
1 week ago

Gmail's end-to-end encryption comes to mobile, a year after its web launch

Google has introduced end-to-end encryption for Gmail on Android and iOS, enabling secure email communication for mobile users.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to nudify apps

Apple and Google continue to promote nudify apps despite policies against such content, raising concerns about their enforcement and user safety.
Apple
fromComputerworld
4 weeks ago

Apple goes global with key MDM tools and services for business

Managed Apple accounts enhance data separation and control for businesses, offering free MDM features and competitive productivity tools.
#privacy-display-technology
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Makes Me Wish All Phones Had a Privacy Screen

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra features a built-in Privacy Display that prevents nearby viewers from seeing screen content without reducing brightness or image quality.
fromMail Online
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Screen snoopers beware! Samsung phone has a built-in Privacy Display

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra features a built-in Privacy Display that blurs the screen from side angles while remaining clear for the user, preventing shoulder surfing and unauthorized viewing of sensitive information.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

This Galaxy S26 privacy feature stole the show for me at Unpacked - how it works

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces a Privacy Display filter that protects screens from side viewing while remaining toggleable for intentional sharing.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Makes Me Wish All Phones Had a Privacy Screen

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra features a built-in Privacy Display that prevents nearby viewers from seeing screen content without reducing brightness or image quality.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

This Galaxy S26 privacy feature stole the show for me at Unpacked - how it works

Privacy professionals
fromSlashGear
4 weeks ago

Apps That Track You: 17 Of The Worst Offenders In Privacy Invasion - SlashGear

Online privacy is compromised by data collection from apps, with Meta's platforms being significant offenders.
Apple
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Why I use Apple's and Google's password managers - and don't mind the chaos

Apple and Google offer free, beginner-friendly password managers that securely store passwords across devices, with Apple best for iOS users and Google best for Android or mixed-device environments.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

5 telltale signs that your phone has been compromised (and how to combat them)

Phone hacking can be detected through signs like battery drain, slow performance, unfamiliar logins, and reduced storage space.
#android-repair-mode
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

How to turn on repair mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

Mobile UX
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Getting your Android phone repaired? Turn on this setting first - and lock down your data

Android Repair Mode is a special diagnostic mode available on Pixel and Samsung phones running Android 14 or later that helps troubleshoot hardware issues without full system access.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

How to turn on repair mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

Mobile UX
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Getting your Android phone repaired? Turn on this setting first - and lock down your data

Android Repair Mode is a special diagnostic mode available on Pixel and Samsung phones running Android 14 or later that helps troubleshoot hardware issues without full system access.
Privacy technologies
fromGotechtor
3 weeks ago

Apple Built a Powerful iPhone Privacy Tool That Most People Ignore-Here's Why You Should Turn It On Today - Gotechtor

Turning on App Privacy Report on iPhone enhances user control over app permissions and data sharing.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

We examine the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display uses a hardware filter that separates pixels into Narrow and Wide types, reducing brightness by half when enabled to prevent viewing from angles.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Microsoft Intune: Lock it down, warn feds after Stryker

Iran-linked Handala attacked Stryker using compromised Microsoft Intune to wipe devices; CISA urges companies to implement least privilege access controls and follow Microsoft security best practices.
Miscellaneous
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Rolling out AI? 5 security tactics your business can't get wrong - and why

AI's useful capabilities also make it exploitable, requiring professionals to balance security with competitive implementation through knowledge sharing, partnerships, and automation.
#android-sideloading
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Android will hide app sideloading behind a new one-time security process

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
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Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams | TechCrunch

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fromEngadget
1 month ago

Android will hide app sideloading behind a new one-time security process

Google implements a multi-step verification process for sideloading unverified apps on Android, while offering free limited distribution accounts for hobbyist developers to share apps with up to 20 devices.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams | TechCrunch

Google introduces an 'advanced flow' setting allowing Android users to disable app verification requirements and sideload unverified apps while maintaining some anti-scam protections.
fromSecurityWeek
2 months ago

Android 17 Beta Strengthens Secure-by-Default Design for Privacy and App Security

The first, which aims to reduce risks associated with unencrypted traffic, is related to the usesCleartextTraffic attribute. On apps targeting Android 17, if the attribute is set to 'true' but lacks a corresponding network security configuration, cleartext traffic will be blocked by default. Developers are advised to migrate to network security configuration files for more granular control.
Software development
#mobile-security
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Google creates installation path for unverified Android apps

Google will allow Android users to install apps from unverified developers through a friction-filled one-time process designed to prevent coercion-based malware installation.
#whatsapp
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

You can unlock this secure SSD with the touch of your smartphone

Portable SSD with NFC tap-to-unlock and 128-bit AES hardware encryption delivers fast, convenient, and durable secure mobile storage for smartphone workflows.
Information security
fromZDNET
1 month ago

This security flaw could affect 1 in 4 Android phones - how to check yours

A hardware flaw in MediaTek chips used in approximately 25% of Android phones allows attackers to access sensitive data including crypto wallet seed phrases within minutes via USB connection.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Why the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's biggest upgrade won't be its camera or processor for me

How Samsung achieves this is through pixel-level light control, adjusting its OLED emission so that light only shines toward the user when facing directly at the phone screen. As you pan left and right, the part of the Privacy Display that you can set to block sensitive notifications, 2FA codes, and more fades to black. Notably, the feature wouldn't reduce the phone's overall brightness or color depth, unlike a physical privacy screen protector.
Gadgets
#mobile-privacy
fromPCMAG
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Check Your Phone Now: These 20 Popular Apps Are Killing Your Privacy

fromSlashGear
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Changing 5 Phone Settings Can Limit The Amount Of Data Apps Collect About You - SlashGear

fromPCMAG
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Check Your Phone Now: These 20 Popular Apps Are Killing Your Privacy

fromSlashGear
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Changing 5 Phone Settings Can Limit The Amount Of Data Apps Collect About You - SlashGear

Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Samsung shows off new display tech that adds a privacy screen to apps and notifications | TechCrunch

Samsung introduced a new Black Matrix display technology enabling per-app privacy mode to prevent shoulder surfing, offering flexible alternatives to traditional privacy films with customizable settings.
#data-breach
Gadgets
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

Android Adds 'Accountability Layer' to Third-Party Apps

Android will implement a developer verification and high-friction "Accountability Layer" that reduces easy sideloading while allowing experienced users an opt-out installation flow.
Information security
fromZDNET
2 months ago

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free

Use dedicated file-and-folder security apps across devices, stay vigilant about sharing and access, and keep operating systems and apps up to date.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This confirmed Samsung S26 Ultra privacy feature is the tech innovation I've waited years for

Samsung's Privacy Display will block parts of the phone screen at angles using pixel-level OLED control, customizable per-area, likely debuting with the Galaxy S26 series.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

The Galaxy S26 is faster, more expensive, and even more chock-full of AI

Samsung didn't swing for the fences this time around, producing phones with a few cosmetic tweaks and upgraded internals. Meanwhile, Samsung is investing even more in AI, saying the S26 series includes the first "Agentic AI phones." Despite limited hardware upgrades, the realities of component prices in the age of AI mean the prices of the two cheaper models have gone up by $100 this year.
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Information security
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Google expands Android theft protection features

Android 16 expands theft protection with granular Failed Authentication Lock toggles, broader biometric coverage, longer lockouts, enhanced recovery tools, and default Remote Lock in Brazil.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Android phones are getting more anti-theft features | TechCrunch

Android expands theft-protection: toggle for Failed Authentication Lock, longer lockouts, Identity Check covers all biometric apps, optional Remote Lock challenge, defaults enabled in Brazil.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Is spyware hiding on your phone? How to find out and remove it - fast

Spyware is one of the top threats to your mobile security and can severely impact your handset's performance if you are unlucky enough to become infected. It is a type of malware that typically lands on your iPhone or Android phone through malicious mobile apps or through phishing links, emails, and messages. While appearing to be a legitimate software package or useful utility, spyware will operate quietly in the background to monitor your movements,
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#smartphone-privacy
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Android Update Patches Exploited Qualcomm Zero-Day

Google released Android security updates patching nearly 130 vulnerabilities, including an exploited zero-day in Qualcomm chipsets affecting over 200 devices through integer overflow in graphics components.
Information security
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How to Keep Your Company's Data Out of the Wrong Hands

Data security requires keeping sensitive data local, restricting access strictly, and holding vendors to higher standards to prevent breaches, leaks, and legal exposure.
#private-dns
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android - and why it's a must for security

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android - and why it's a must for security

Information security
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Warning to iPhone users over hacking tool tied to government spyware

Coruna spyware targets iPhones running iOS versions from 2019 to late 2023, exploiting over 20 vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data without user awareness.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Samsung teases new privacy feature to hide your Galaxy phone screen from onlookers | TechCrunch

Samsung will add a customizable privacy screen to Galaxy phones that blocks onlookers from viewing selected on-screen content, likely debuting on the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Hide from Meta's spyglasses with this new Android app

An Android app called Nearby Glasses detects Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses and other smart glasses nearby by scanning Bluetooth Low Energy advertising data for manufacturer identifiers.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Millions at Risk as Android Mental Health Apps Expose Sensitive Data

Ten popular Android mental health apps with 14.7 million combined installs contain 1,575 security vulnerabilities, including dozens rated high severity, potentially exposing users' sensitive therapy data and personal information.
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