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How to set up two-factor authentication on your Fitbit device
By Michael L Hicks last updated
If you haven't secured your Fitbit account by enabling two-factor authentication, what are you waiting for? We'll show you how to get it set up.

Researchers find that Android phones are prone to new fingerprint attack
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
The attack was referred to as BrutePrint by Chinese researchers Tencent Labs and Zhejiang University.

WhatsApp claims consistent microphone access is an Android bug
By Nickolas Diaz published
WhatsApp has been found accessing phone microphones while not in use, though the company states this is a bug.

Extend Unlock begins replacing Smart Lock as Google preps Watch Unlock
By Nickolas Diaz published
Google rebrands one of its convenient security features but the change leaves things a little empty.

Android 14 may put a twist on this small but handy feature from Samsung's One UI
By Nickolas Diaz published
Android 14 DP2 shows signs of Google's work in developing an auto-confirming security PIN feature for unlocking phones.

The Galaxy S23 series grabs its first software update
By Nickolas Diaz published
Samsung is beginning to roll out the February 2023 security patch for the latest Galaxy S23 series.

Google and other OEMs have yet to patch a critical Android security flaw
By Nickolas Diaz published
This flaw affects countless Mali GPU phones.

OnePlus 10T gets a small OxygenOS August security patch and camera fixes
By Nickolas Diaz published
OnePlus is beginning its August Android security patch for its 10T phone. The small patch includes the standard security update, camera fixes, and Wi-Fi stability.

Google improves Android security with DNS-over-HTTP/3 update
By Nickolas Diaz published
Google has brought in DNS-over-HTTP/3 as a new security feature. The new addition looks to provide Android users with increased security while on the internet.

Microsoft warns about Android malware that could secretly steal your money
By Jay Bonggolto published
Microsoft's 365 Defender team has cautioned Android users to be wary about a prevalent type of Android malware designed to subscribe them to unwanted premium services without their knowledge.
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