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Find a lost phone that is off or dead

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Losing your phone can leave you in panic mode, especially when the battery dies. The good news is that both Apple and Android offer built-in tools that help you track a missing device even when it is powered off or offline. With an iPhone, you can use the Find My network on …

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New Android malware can empty your bank account in seconds

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Android users have been dealing with a steady rise in financial malware for years. Threats like Hydra, Anatsa and Octo have shown how attackers can take over a phone, read everything on the screen and drain accounts before you even notice anything wrong. Security updates have helped slow some of these strains, …

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How Android malware lets thieves access your ATM cash

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Smartphone banking has made life easier, but it has also opened new opportunities for cybercriminals. Over the past few years, we have seen Android malware steal passwords, intercept OTPs and even take remote control of phones to drain accounts. Some scams focus on fake banking apps, while others rely on phishing messages …

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Fake ChatGPT apps are hijacking your phone without you knowing

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! App stores are supposed to be reliable and free of malware or fake apps, but that’s far from the truth. For every legitimate application that solves a real problem, there are dozens of knockoffs waiting to exploit brand recognition and user trust. We’ve seen it happen with games, productivity tools and entertainment …

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Manage Android apps with the new ‘Uninstall’ button

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you use more than one Android device with the same Google account, you know how messy things can get. Tracking which apps are installed on which phone or tablet can quickly become confusing. The Google Play Store already showed how many of your devices had a particular app, but uninstalling apps …

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Stop foreign-owned apps from harvesting your personal data

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You might not think twice about that flashlight app you downloaded or the cute game your grandkids recommended. Yet with a single tap, your private data could travel halfway across the world into the hands of people who profit from selling it. A growing threat is emerging as foreign-owned apps quietly collect …

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5 phone safety tips every parent should know

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kids today are growing up in a world where screens, apps and social platforms are part of everyday life. From homework to gaming to group chats, their digital lives can move faster than parents can keep up. But behind every app and device are settings and systems that can impact their privacy, …

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5 hidden battery drainers you can fix right now

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You plug in your phone overnight, but by lunchtime, it’s already gasping for charge. Sound familiar? Hidden background features, sneaky settings and apps you forgot existed can quietly drain your battery faster than you think. The good news is a few quick tweaks can help your device stay powered all day, without …

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How to use passkeys to keep your computer safe

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Keeping your computer secure is more important than ever. Cyberattacks target computers, accounts and sensitive data daily. Traditional passwords have long been the cornerstone of security, but they come with real challenges. Many of us reuse passwords across sites, and even strong passwords can be compromised in data breaches. Passkeys offer a …

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Delete the fake VPN app stealing Android users’ money

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Malware targeting Android devices has grown increasingly sophisticated. From fake banking apps to phishing campaigns, attackers are finding new ways to trick you into giving up sensitive data. One of the newest threats comes in the form of malicious apps that appear legitimate but can take full control of your device. Security …

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