Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Keeping your iPhone or Android device secure is a no-brainer.

Google has detailed how Android 17 implements tougher lock screen security by drastically reducing PIN guess attempts and more.

Android users are currently at risk of a scarily advanced malware that reportedly uses Meta's advertising platforms (like Facebook and Instagram) to hunt for users' PINs, messages, and other sensitive ...

Android 17 Beta 2 just dropped, and as you might expect, people are already diving in to see what's new. Of course, others are diving in even further, analyzing code to see what might eventually ...

Google is working on a feature in Android 17 that could quietly remove one of the most annoying security steps on your phone. If you use a SIM PIN, you may soon not have to remember it or enter it ...