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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.
Google doubles down on Android security with an upgraded bug bounty program
By Muhammad Jarir Kanji 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.
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
Inside Project Mainline, the biggest change to Android updates in years
By Russell Holly last updated
Google's Project Mainline is a much bigger deal than anyone really knows, and it's going to be awesome.
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
Editorial: Dear Amazon, usernames and passwords exist for a reason
By Phil Nickinson last updated
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.
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