We all know that passwords such as ‘12345’ and ‘password1’ are far from secure, but how about your lock screen pattern for your smartphone? A study shows that most of us use similar patterns to unlock ...

When it comes to the pattern passcode you use on your phone, it's probably been the same one forever, right? People don't ask you for your passcode, so you think it's secure - but it's probably really ...

Locking your Android smartphone with a password, PIN or unlock pattern is your first defense against those who would use it for malicious purposes like stealing your info or sending joke texts to your ...

The Samsung Galaxy S10 offers several ways to lock the screen when it's not in use, including a swipe pattern, passcode, or password. You can choose what security option you want to lock your Galaxy ...

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge come with a number of security features that aim to prevent thievery and prying eyes. One of the first layers of security is the Galaxy S6 passcode ...

You’ve been using Android phones or Android devices all of your life, possibly using the same passcode for years; however, you decided to change to make things a little more secure. Unfortunately, you ...

With phones falling into the wrong hands every day and California residents subject to warrantless cellphone searches, now's a pretty good time to think about protecting your smartphone. Fortunately, ...

If you are one of those users who have forgotten their phone password, PIN or pattern and cannot unlock it, then there is no need to worry. You can unlock such a device yourself staying at home and ...

People should stop using patterns to unlock their devices, researchers have warned. A new study has found that it’s a lot easier for people who might be looking over your shoulder as you unlock your ...