Here’s one for today’s “Yeah, I probably should’ve thought of that” pile. If you’ve got anything even remotely private on your phone (and who doesn’t? Your phone has access to your email, and thereby ...

You probably know that your iPhone features a simple passcode functionality that secures the device by requiring, by default, a 4-digit PIN to unlock your phone. But as you also probably know, a ...

Guess how long it would take a computer to brute-force an 8-number password. The answer: instantly. That's according to Hive Systems' Password Table, which shows how shockingly quick passwords of ...

Google’s new Sensitive App Protection feature for Android Automotive lets you PIN-lock specific apps to hide them from passengers.

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...

Android's pattern lock, which lets you unlock your phone by swiping a specific pattern across the screen, may seem more secure than a password, but that's not always the case. While Android's pattern ...

Clinton Carpene works for ECU Security Research Institute. He receives funding from Cisco. He is affiliated with WAHCKon Heavy Industries Pty. Ltd.. One consequence of the Apple vs FBI drama has been ...

Windows 8 has a feature where you can use a 4 digit PIN to sign-in to your Windows account. If you are a domain user, though, this feature is disabled by default. It is possible, though, for an ...