It's strange when you think about it. We password protect our laptop and obsess about keeping it secure, but many people barely give a passing thought to securing their phone. I don't want to paint ...

Your data, from the Christmas party photos you took last year to the tax return you filed (thank God for extensions, right?) is in more places than you think, which means securing as much of it as you ...

The iPhone offers strong end-to-end encryption for all your data, and that's a great feature to have on the most important computer in your life. But that encryption is only as good as the PIN or ...

Your concern isn’t unfounded, and while these exploits don’t give an attacker full access to your phone, other tricks can. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your phone secure. Let’s start ...

It's not just petty criminals after your iPhone, it might one day also be the feds. And they won't go to Apple, they'll come straight to you. Since the introduction of iOS 8 almost a year ago, Apple ...

If you left your smartphone behind in a coffee shop or you were required to pack your tablet in your checked luggage, would your personal data be safely locked away? If you don't have your device ...

Your phone or tablet holds a lot of personal data about you and your life. Text messages, personal and business contacts, emails, credit card information, private photos and videos — all of these ...

A good general rule is "don't let the cops have your phone." Getty Images/ Cameron Spencer One thing you can do is change your passcode settings to a longer, alphanumeric password. The longer and more ...

Love it or hate it, Windows 8 is the bellwether for PCs. Where Microsoft goes, PCs follow. And now Microsoft is making a grab for the mobile market, too. The latest version of Windows is designed with ...

Smartphones can be a cop's best friend. They are packed with private information like emails, text messages, photos, and calling history. Unsurprisingly, law enforcement agencies now routinely seize ...