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Cracked Apps Can Be Harmful To Your Android Phone: Here's Why

Are you the type to circumvent the Google Play Store to get a free copy of a paid app? Read this first to know what you're risking.

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Signal Founder Criticizes Telegram Over Encryption, But Do His Claims Have Merit?

The founder of Signal claims that Telegram's secure messaging service isn't as safe as we think it is.

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Are Public Smartphone Charging Stations Safe to Use?

Should you plug your device into a public charging station? Here's everything you need to know about juice jacking.

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Are Vaccine Passports a Security Risk?

Vaccine passports are a controversial topic, especially when it comes to security, privacy, and ethical grounds. But are they actually safe?

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The 6 Best Spy Phone Apps

Concerned about your children's safety? Install one of these cell phone surveillance apps on their Android device or iPhone.

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Is Apple Pay Safe?

Is Apple Pay secure enough to use? Here's what you need to know about this contactless payment system for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and more.

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What's the Difference Between Two-Factor Authentication and Two-Step Verification?

Yes, there's a difference between multi-factor authentication and two-step verification. Here's the meaning of these terms and how they differ.

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5 Smartphone App Permissions You Need to Check Today

Apps can abuse permissions on Android and iPhone to steal your private data. Here's a primer on permissions and the most dangerous ones to monitor.

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Why the Pixel 6's Fingerprint Scanner Is Slower Than Expected

Google has tried to explain why the fingerprint scanner on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro is slower than on other flagship devices.

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How to Use iPhone Face ID With a Mask: 4 Tips

Fed up of being unable to use Face ID on your iPhone while wearing a mask? These tips should be able to help!

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What Is Alipay and Is It Safe to Use?

You might be unfamiliar with Alipay, but it's actually the world's most popular payment service. So what is it? Is Alipay secure to use?

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6 Ways Your Cell Phone Can Be Hacked—Are You Safe?

Worried about cybercriminals who know how to hack a phone? Knowledge is your first line of defense so here's how hackers target your smartphone.

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6 Ways to Check an Android App Is Safe to Download

The Google Play Store is the best place to download Android apps, but bad apps can sometimes slip through. Here's how to check that they're safe.

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Will Biometric Technology Replace Passwords?

We all use biometrics to access devices, but can you trust them? Here's why they're unlikely to supersede traditional logins just yet.

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The 7 Best Free Antivirus Apps for Android

Looking for some free security apps to protect your Android phone? Here are our picks of the best free antivirus apps.

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How to Track A Stolen Device Through Dropbox

Have you lost your device or had it stolen? There could be a way of finding out who has it, if you already have Dropbox installed...

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Does Your iPhone Need Third-Party Security Apps?

Should you download—and pay for—security suites on your iPhone? Let's see what these apps actually offer so we can find out.

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Apple Tackles App Store Scams With New "Report a Problem" Button

Amid the growing App Store scams and negative publicity, Apple has restored the option to report suspicious apps.

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Monitoring Software pcTattleTale Accidentally Leaks Phone Screenshots

Stalkerware can be used to keep track of employees, family members, or anyone else. And this data can be accessed by cybercriminals too...

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Xiaomi Smartphones: Can You Trust Them With Your Data?

Xiaomi has a questionable history when it comes to data collection. But things have changed. So can you really trust Xiaomi with your personal info?

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