7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free ...

Passwords are universally regarded as the first line of defense in the software world. Be it when setting up a new device or even while opening an online account, — securing it with a password is the ...

Sometimes my nephew will want to watch a monster truck video on YouTube so I'll pull up a video and hand him my iPhone. But if I take my eyes off him for a moment he finds a way to shoot a video on my ...

During the WWDC 2024 keynote, Apple took yet another step towards a more protected device and released two key features: The ability to hide apps, and the option to lock iPhone apps behind Face ...

Many people use smartphones and tablets as their primary devices, meaning they often contain apps with sensitive data. These can include, for example, banking and investment apps, photo apps with ...

Protecting sensitive data on the iPhone in case it's stolen is one of our top priorities. Even though Apple has been expanding iPhone security by introducing Stolen Device Protection, which requires ...

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a ...

Locking apps seems to be a growing trend, with Google introducing “Private Space” on Pixel and Apple following suit as well. Now, Samsung appears to be gearing up to launch “App Lock” in its Android ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Jan. 13 with further updates on locking apps on Android.