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Making sense of the latest Android 'Master Key' security scare
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Whats the difference between Android malware, spyware, adware and a virus?
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Monthly security patches are the most important updates you'll never get
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
They're not glamorous, but security patches are the important updates. The horrible way they are handled by most everyone is also a problem that's not going away anytime soon.
Blackphone is now shipping to security-conscious consumers
By Rich Edmonds last updated
Canadian banks BMO and Simplii Financial warn of large data breaches
By Daniel Bader last updated
BMO and CIBC-owned Simplii have separately announced data breaches.
Scam artists could be hijacking your calls through Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri
By Jason England last updated
The BBB reports that scam artists are creating fake support numbers and buying their way to the top of search results to trick you and your digital assistant.
Lookout to offer premium version with remote lock, wipe
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Your apps' default settings don't put your privacy first, so make sure to check them
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Default settings never have your bests interests in mind, so check them out!
Gemalto denies 'massive theft' of SIM card encryption keys by NSA and GCHQ [updated]
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Potential fix for Transformer Prime GPS needs no dongles
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Manage location data in the pictures you take [privacy and security]
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Erase your Android device before getting rid of it [Android 101]
By Phil Nickinson last updated
These are the phones that receive regular security patches, according to Google
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Google has committed to working with partners to deliver quick security updates. In its annual review, the company highlighted phones that picked up regular security patches over the course of 2016.
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