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A new Android malware called DroidLock has emerged with capabilities to lock screens for ransom payments, erase data, access text messages, call logs, contacts, and audio data.

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It looks like Android 17 will finally add native App Lock to Pixel, at least according to some code spotted by Android ...

Google is working on a native App Lock feature, and it could arrive as early as Android 17 next year. Here's how it might work!

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Microsoft says it is working on a fix.The bug appears to only appear on systems with several sign-in methods configured, like a PIN, fingerprint, security key, and password; devices that only use a ...

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