iOS

A look at how Apple’s new child protection features work, what their limitations are, and why you still can’t do without third-party solutions.

A dozen short and simple tips on how to use WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, iMessage, WeChat, and other messaging apps safely and hassle-free.

Apple’s Find My network can be exploited to remotely track other vendors’ Android, Windows, and Linux devices.

We break down the most covert mechanism of smartphone surveillance using real-life examples.

Eight signs your WhatsApp account has been stolen — and steps to recover and protect it.

The recent leak at major location-data broker, Gravy Analytics, shines a light on the implications of mass location-data collection.

We’ve discovered apps in the official Apple and Google stores that steal cryptocurrency wallet data by analyzing photos.

We explain how to detect if scammers have gained access to your Telegram account, and what to do about it.

We’ve updated the design of our password manager’s mobile version. Storing and managing passwords is now even more convenient.

Worried about your access to Telegram and its privacy after Pavel Durov’s arrest? Here’s what you should (and shouldn’t!) do right now.

Small beacons like AirTag make it easy to find a lost wallet or keys — but are also often used for covert tracking. Now you can detect stalkers and protect yourself — regardless of what kind of smartphone you have.

Advertising firms’ extensive collection of personal data is becoming of great use to intelligence agencies. So how to guard against mass surveillance?

Today we dive into note-taking apps, to-do lists, and diaries that use end-to-end encryption: privacy-focused cousins of popular apps like OneNote, Evernote, Apple’s Notes, and Google Keep.

With the EU’s Digital Markets Act having come into effect just days ago, both alternative app stores and true third-party browsers are set to appear on iPhones. How will this affect security, and what are iOS users losing?

Detailed analysis of Operation Triangulation, the most sophisticated attack our experts have ever seen, presented at 37C3 conference.

How unfortunate investors in commodities, cryptocurrency, and other assets get scammed in apps found in official stores.

A researcher has discovered a vulnerability in the Bluetooth protocol implementations for Android, macOS, iOS, and Linux, allowing devices to be hacked remotely.

Ready, set, tech: preparing for your kids’ first device.

A detailed checklist on how to prepare for and navigate your child’s first gadget experience.

From watching foreign sports to finding the best online sales, we share the top high-speed VPN lifehacks.

How to choose a secure mobile platform for work.