Google Play announced major upgrades to Play Protect’s live threat detection on Android phones and tablets, intended to better detect apps changing their appearance to hide their activity. They were ...

As parents, we know how quickly kids pick up technology—faster than we can say “Who downloaded this?” Many apps look harmless or even educational, but behind the trending dances, funny filters, and ...

Republished on June 10 with further expert security analysis on this threat and new advice for users on staying safe when installing apps from Google’s Play Store. This list comes courtesy of Cyble, ...

SpyLoan apps are everywhere and yet people keep falling for them. They promise easy loans with flexible repayment, but what they actually do is steal your personal data, including contacts, sensitive ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. Jan 13, 2025, 09:22am EST A shocked man on a sofa, realizing ...

Virtual private networks (VPNs) are important if you care about your data and privacy. They create a secure, encrypted connection between your device and the internet, hiding your IP address and ...

One UI 7, Samsung’s latest Android skin, comes with several visual and functional upgrades over the previous version, with better visuals, a spoonful of AI, and a pill-shaped control similar to iPhone ...

Google has issued a fresh warning to millions of Android users, urging them to avoid downloading certain apps that are currently circulating online. These apps, most of which masquerade as free VPNs, ...

Many of us tend to download every app that catches our eye without giving it a second thought. If you're using an Android device, you're often downloading these apps from the Google Play Store itself, ...

The figures reflect last year’s enforcement efforts and show a stronger focus on screening apps before they are published. For developers and users alike, the main shift is clear: more review is ...

The App Store Accountability Act seeks to give parents control over what apps their children download and use.