Cybercriminals are quietly turning Android phones into remote-controlled skimmers that can hijack banking apps, drain crypto wallets, and even lock owners out of their own devices. The latest wave of ...

More than 30% of Android phones still run Android 12 or older. That’s bad enough. But OEMs take time to deploy these fixes, ...

One of Google's most critical features is hidden behind a single toggle - turn it on to protect against theft, scams, spam, and more.

Following a reported surge in espionage activity, the agency in charge of countering cyber threats in the U.S. has updated its mobile communications guidlines.

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

We all think we’re in full control and aware of the risks associated with the internet, our data, and personal information. Even if you’re security-coded, you should probably check a few Android ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

A team of academic researchers has uncovered a new Android security exploit that raises a lot of questions about the platform’s permission system. The technique, named TapTrap, uses user interface ...

Android attackers use fake apps and droppers to spread the Wonderland SMS stealer, stealing OTPs, SMS data, and bank funds, ...

Just got a new smartphone for Christmas or another holiday? Here are 5 Android apps we think you should install on a new ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...