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Android 13 and 14 have a feature called Restricted Settings. We explain its purpose, and how malicious applications bypass it.

Unused apps not only clutter your phone but also create a risk of personal data leakage, so it’s better to remove them. But what if an app can’t be uninstalled? There’s a workaround.

Bitcoin wallets created on online platforms between 2011 and 2015 may be insecure due to a vulnerability in the library for key generation.

A look at the pros and cons of updating Android — and ways to do it safely.

How Kaspersky products provide multi-layered financial protection, and what threats it can protect you from.

Buying a cheap Android device can be an expensive mistake if it fails to perform its primary function or happens to be infected with viruses right out of the box.

Everything you wanted to know about Google account passkeys: how they work, why they’re needed, where to enable them, how to configure them, and what storage options are available.

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.

Smiley passwords? Why ever not! The pros and cons of using emojis in passwords.

The three most dangerous Android features that make your smartphone much more vulnerable to malware.

You’ve interacted with scammers or visited a phishing site. What steps should you take to avoid being hacked?

We explore what Google Ad Topics is, how it functions, and how to disable it. Along the way, we discuss the related topics of Google FLoC, Privacy Sandbox, and the demise of third-party cookies.

We take a look at drivers: why we need them, the threats they pose, and how to keep your computer secure.

Even if you don’t know it, you probably have devices running Linux at home — and they need protection too! Here are three Linux threats that even IT professionals often forget about.

Kids use social networks and IMs a lot, and don’t keep in mind that the “internet remembers all”. How to reduce the digital footprint of your tiny beloved ones (even if they’re taller than you).

Comparing user-friendly, secure alternatives to Zoom, Teams and Google Meet calling.

You’re spending way more on subscriptions than you expect. How to take control of them and save money?

Web services and apps are part and parcel of the modern learning process — both online and offline. But they’re often insecure and pose a threat to your child’s personal data. How to stay safe?

The decentralized Mastodon social network claims to be a different breed of social network. Here’s how it works and how to use it without compromising privacy and security.