You are being tracked—and it can’t be stopped getty Google Chrome is about to make a huge tracking change. We await a global prompt to say no to cookies within the world’s most popular browser — albeit we will need to use private browsing for some of the new protections. But while all that’s going…
Time to change NurPhoto via Getty Images Republished on February 11 with Google’s statement on its latest AI update and further analysis on the implications for Gmail and other email platforms. With Google confirming that Gmail is under attack, warning users to change behaviors to stay safe, the stakes have rarely been higher. Fortunately, Google…
Beware — all these apps are dangerous. Here’s what you need to know and do. getty An alarming new warning for iPhone and Android users has just hit users, with a cybersecurity firm warning that apps in both Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store have been infected with “malicious” code that lets attackers empty…
New Play Store warning NurPhoto via Getty Images Google’s new updates have made Android safer and more secure than ever before. This week’s identity check update, protecting your data even if someone has your PIN, is just the latest advance. And Android 15 — now finally making its way onto Samsungs — does finally narrow…
This phantom attack is back in the news—be careful. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Republished on January 18 with a new warning that banks are unlikely to refund money lost in this attack, with advice on what you need to do to secure your account. It starts with a simple call, a message, a popup…
New government warning for iPhone and Android users getty The latest warning for iPhone and Android users should see millions of apps deleted from phones and millions more not installed in the first place. The nature of this warning isn’t new—but this time it comes directly from the U.S. government. Hopefully this means users will…
Google is introducing restrictions to millions of phones. getty Google’s campaign to narrow the security gap between Android and iPhone has taken another twist this week, with a major new change to the way in which apps work on your phone. Such security improvements are always welcome. But surprisingly this will severely restrict older phones,…
New attack warning hits phone users getty A stark new warning has just been issued, as a “a global threat exploiting social engineering” tricks its way onto more than 8 million phones. Beware, if you fall victim it could prove devastatingly expensive. These new attacks “lead to extortion, harassment, and financial loss.” I’ve warned about…
All change for Play Store NurPhoto via Getty Images Google’s mission to make Android more like iPhone continues, at least when it comes to security and privacy, narrowing the gap. Android 15 moves the bar significantly, with a raft of updates including AI-based live detection of malicious apps and even cellular network defense. But there…
New warning for millions of Play Store users. NurPhoto via Getty Images Google is on a mission to enhance security for Android users, narrowing the infamous gap to Apple’s more secure, more private iPhone. Play Store is key to this, and is now undergoing huge changes as thousands of apps are deleted and its Play…