Category Archives: Android Security

15 best antivirus apps and best anti-malware apps for Android

Protecting your phone is always a top priority and in this list, we’ll show you the 15 best antivirus apps for Android to help keep the malware away. Continue reading

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Millions of Android phones are vulnerable to a Snapdragon security flaw

Fixes are on the way, but it could affect a large portion of the Android community. Continue reading

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Twitter warns security hole might have exposed Android users’ direct messages

There’s no evidence attackers have used the flaw. Continue reading

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COVID-19 contact tracing ransomware scheme exposed, be careful out there

Ransomware apps for Android are already out in the wild disguised as contact tracing apps for the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading

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Duplicates abound: Over 13,000 phones from one OEM share the same IMEI number

In India, these unique numbers ended up not being unique at all, which is a huge security risk. Continue reading

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Judge rules federal officials just checking your lock screen counts as a search

The judge is basically saying that if federal investigators want to even power on your phone, they need a warrant. Continue reading

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What should you do when your phone is lost or stolen?

Here are some things to do when you can’t find your phone. If all else fails, you’ll need to completely wipe your device. Continue reading

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Motorola’s promise of just one major update for the Edge Plus is unacceptable

Android updates are not a priority for Motorola, but if it expects people to pay $999 for an Edge Plus, it must do better. Continue reading

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15 best Android VPN apps to recover your online anonymity

A VPN can help you surf the web anonymously, securely, and even get around firewalls. Here are the best VPN apps! Continue reading

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These developers just hacked the TikTok app with a DNS attack

They swapped videos published by TikTok users with videos containing false COVID-19 information. Continue reading

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