Setting up a new phone is usually about the fun stuff, whether it is wallpapers, launchers, apps, or widgets. But the first thing I do is head straight into Android’s security settings. Every phone ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

The Social Security Administration is ending a decades-long service that allowed people to apply for benefits over the phone — a move that, by the agency’s own estimate, would force millions of ...

Applying for Social Security by phone can involve long wait times. If your account is flagged as a possible fraud risk, you may not be able to complete your application over the phone. Having all the ...

An analysis of more than half a million mobile applications found that nearly one in five had hardcoded encryption keys, nearly one in six used software components with known vulnerabilities, and ...

One of Google's most critical features is hidden behind a single toggle - turn it on to protect against theft, scams, spam, and more.

That smartphone in your pocket is home to your favorite apps, personal accounts, and sensitive data. That means your device should have the strongest security protection available to prevent the wrong ...

The Social Security Administration is ending a decades-long service that allowed people to apply for benefits over the phone — a move that, by the agency’s own estimate, would force millions of ...

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