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9 iPhone Apps You Can Lock With Touch ID or Face ID

Learn how to lock several popular iPhone apps with Face ID or Touch ID, including WhatsApp, Apple Notes, and more.

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6 Things to Update to Keep Your Smartphone Secure

Want to make sure your Android or iOS device is secure? Here's what you need to keep up-to-date.

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Why Android Users Should Care About Dynamic Code Loading

What is dynamic code loading and why might it present a security risk to Android users?

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Is AirDrop Secure or Is It a Security Risk?

You can use Apple's AirDrop facility to share files including photos between devices, but is AirDrop safe to use?

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5 Ways Hackers Bypass Fingerprint Scanners (How to Protect Yourself)

Are fingerprint readers safe and secure? Think again! Learn how fingerprint scanners can be hacked and bypassed.

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Your Favorite Smartphone Game App May Be Part of a Money Laundering Scheme

Here's how cybercriminals can sell on app accounts and use in-app purchases to scam smartphone users.

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Is the CapCut App Safe to Use?

CapCut was created by the makers of the controversial TikTok, so can you trust CapCut? Is it secure and privacy-friendly?

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What is Vishing? The Voice Phishing Social Engineering Scam Explained

What is a vishing attack? Here's the definition of voice phishing and what you can do to combat the scam.

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5 Reasons Apple Devices Are More Secure Than Android

Apple is known for its strong security measures, but why? What does the company do to actually look after your devices?

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What Is Zelle and Is It Safe to Use?

Zelle is a payment app developed by banks, but is it really secure to use? What risks are involved?

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iCloud+ Will Bring New Privacy and Storage Features at No Extra Charge

Apple's new iCloud+ service upgrades your cloud storage with a lot more value. Here's what it it will bring.

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How to Tell If the Number Calling Is a Phone Scam

There are too many scammer phone numbers to keep track of, so how do you know if the call you're receiving is safe?

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iSpy: How to Detect Stalkerware on Your Phone

If you think that someone is trying to interfere with your personal life, you might want to check for stalkerware on your mobile device.

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Can Hackers Access My Snapchat Account?

Can you hack someone's Snapchat? Here are the methods hackers use and how to protect your Snapchat account.

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How Your iCloud Can Be Hacked and How to Protect It

You might be wondering if your iCloud can be hacked. Here's how cybercriminals can gain access and how to secure iCloud.

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Is Your Android System Update a Remote Access Trojan?

Your Android system update might be fake, and hide a Trojan virus. Here's what that means and what to do to remove a RAT.

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Are You Being Watched? An Introduction to Legal Tracking Apps

Spyware isn't just used by cybercriminals. There are legal tracking services that could be used to spy on your devices.

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Apple Rolls Out a New Security Update for Older iOS Devices

iOS 12.5.3 patches a major WebKit vulnerability on older iPhones that are not compatible with the latest iOS 14 releases.

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Do Passwordless Logins Trade Your Privacy for Your Security?

You're not necessarily handing over your privacy by signing up to biometric recognition systems... right?

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Is Cash App Safe and Secure or Not?

You can easily send and receive money through your smartphone, but is Cash App actually safe to link to your bank account?

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