A CyanogenMod team member has been building an open source security app, and it has been released today. Unlike the many other options out there, this one is simple and beautiful. Basically, you set a trigger for the device, and when you text it that trigger, it will react according to your settings. It can sound an alarm, locate your device (text you… Read more
Google implemented a PIN system into the Play Store app on Android. If you want to make a purchase, you have to enter a PIN. It’s a great idea to protect yourself from someone handling your phone, possibly planning to buy every game they can find. However, that PIN is completely unsafe from anyone who knows how Android works. Yes, that means even… Read more
We reported on a USSD wipe bug in Samsung devices, and it was later discovered to effect a lot more than just Samsungs. If there is some code in a site, it can initiate a remote wipe of your device without any confirmation. Very malicious and absolutely horrible if it were to happen to you. However, there is a fix. Bitdefender USSD Wipe Stopper will… Read more
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