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Investigation underway after Indian agency issues fake certificates to Google domains
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated

Our personal information is now currency and we should spend it more wisely
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Information about you and your life is priceless. We all need to start treating it that way.

PSA: Android users should update Twitter immediately to avoid this exploit
By Muhammad Jarir Kanji last updated
Twitter recently patched a vulnerability in its Android app that could allow a malicious actor to access sensitive information or even take control of your account.

Android Oreo brings big improvements to your phone's security and privacy
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Oreo is the most secure version of Android yet.
Another rogue app stealing data, security firm reports [updated]
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated

'Gooligan' Android malware used to compromise Google accounts
By Alex Dobie last updated
Malware used existing root exploits to target Jelly Bean, KitKat and Lollipop devices, racking up fake installations and reviews on Google Play.

All four major U.S. carriers face class action lawsuit for selling your location data
By Jason England last updated
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the major four U.S. mobile carriers for the selling of your real-time location data to third parties.

Encrypt your family: How to send safer, smarter messages
By Phil Nickinson last updated
I just wanted my family's messaging habits to be a little more secure. And the move was easier than I expected.

That PayPal Trojan story is stupid and a waste of everyone's time
By Russell Holly last updated
Did you hear the news? Another Android security scare. Only, not really, it's the same nonsense as always.
Gingerbread web browser security flaw exposed, and explained (us, worry?)
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated

Editorial: Privacy is paramount, but enough with the inquisitions already
By Phil Nickinson last updated

Android Pie features you'll love: Better, faster biometrics
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Biometrics have been around for a while, but Google is taking things to another level by distinguishing between "strong" and "weak" biometrics in Android 9 Pie.
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