Hackers are targeting outdated iPhones and Android phones through infected websites to steal passwords and sensitive data. Here's how to protect your device.

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Microsoft Authenticator's Android backup switch is coming in January. Existing recovery settings may not carry over automatically.

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Google’s new Android app store program brings one-tap installs and automatic updates, but US users are excluded, and marketplaces face a $10,000 annual fee.

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Apple's iOS 27.2 fixes 163 security vulnerabilities, including WebKit and privacy flaws. IT teams should review updates across managed devices.

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Google is extending scam-call protection to Android 15 and earlier, adding safeguards against malicious apps that abuse accessibility permissions.

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Google’s October 2026 update patches critical Pixel flaws, fixes VoIP and keyboard bugs, and may mark the end of regular support for Pixel 6.

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Samsung’s October 2026 security update patches nine critical Android flaws and multiple Galaxy vulnerabilities. Here’s what users should update.

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Apple patched an iPhone flaw that may have been exploited in targeted attacks. Here’s what iOS 26 users need to know and how to update.

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Apple’s iOS 27.0.1 fixes three iPhone problems involving Face ID restarts, camera artifacts, and an unresponsive touchscreen.

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Google is testing an Android feature that could let users recover access to a locked phone with their Google Account instead of factory resetting it.

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Google’s new Android security libraries let apps and administrators inspect patch status by component instead of relying on a single security patch date.

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Google says a Pixel modem zero-day was under targeted exploitation. CISA has added CVE-2026-58704 to KEV as users are urged to patch.

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Google’s new Android verification flow adds a 24-hour wait for apps from unverified developers as broader identity checks approach.

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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds Pixel customization tools, call-forwarding scam protections, and experimental cellular security features.

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Apple sent a new wave of mercenary spyware threat notifications to targeted users in 110 countries, while making the warnings more visible on iPhones. The alerts signal suspected targeting, not confirmed compromise, and Apple is urging affected users to verify the warning, consider Lockdown Mode, and seek expert help.

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Google’s tap-to-share Quick Share feature is coming to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra, adding a faster proximity-based sharing option for personal and managed devices.

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Samsung’s August 2026 Galaxy update fixes 56 Android and One UI security flaws, including critical vulnerabilities and clipboard access risks.

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OnePlus 10T security support has ended. Here’s how owners can check their patch level, understand the risks, and decide when to replace the phone.

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The OnePlus Nord 6 will receive six years of security updates but only four generations of Android upgrades. Here’s how that split could affect app compatibility, device management, and long-term purchasing decisions.

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Google added selfie video recovery for eligible accounts, using encrypted videos and liveness checks to help users regain access when locked out.

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