In Android 17 Beta 2, it appears that Google is looking to make the security feature more streamlined. At least, that's what the code looks like it might do. If this feature does go live, it will ...

Google’s system basically keeps all the security of a SIM PIN, while removing all the inconvenience. Just make sure you jot down the Android-managed PIN somewhere secure, in case your phone ever dies ...

This simple step can avoid a security nightmare.

A massive global data leak linked to IDMerit has exposed 1 billion personal records, including national IDs and emails, across the US, Europe, and Asia.

From hijacking your accounts to tracking your every move in real-time ...

According to recent 2025–2026 reports, phone snatching has become a specialized high-tech crime, with nearly 10,000 cases reported in major hubs like Delhi and New York. While physical theft is ...

'The Times of India' brings you 'Hack of the Day' — a new weekday-series of quick, practical solutions to everyday hassles. Each hack is designed to save you time, money or stress, using tools and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. This is not as easy as it sounds — and it’s not common advice. But ...

SIM swapping has become so widespread that lawmakers now consider it a national security threat. And no one is immune – not even high-profile figures like Twitter and Bluesky founder Jack Dorsey, or ...