Mobile security


114 articles

Is that vibe coded app safe? 5 checks before you download

Is that vibe coded app safe? 5 checks before you download

Is that vibe coded app safe? 5 checks before you download

As AI lets anyone build software, here’s how to vet that shiny new app before it exposes your data

Phil Muncaster • 25 Sep 2026


Mobile app permissions (still) matter more than you may think

Mobile app permissions (still) matter more than you may think

Mobile app permissions (still) matter more than you may think

Start using a new app and you’ll often be asked to grant it permissions. But blindly accepting them could expose you to serious privacy and security risks.

Phil Muncaster • 27 Feb 2026


Android adware: What is it, and how do I get it off my device?

Android adware: What is it, and how do I get it off my device?

Android adware: What is it, and how do I get it off my device?

Is your phone suddenly flooded with aggressive ads, slowing down performance or leading to unusual app behavior? Here’s what to do.

Phil Muncaster • 08 Aug 2025


How safe and secure is your iPhone really?

How safe and secure is your iPhone really?

How safe and secure is your iPhone really?

Your iPhone isn't necessarily as invulnerable to security threats as you may think. Here are the key dangers to watch out for and how to harden your device against bad actors.

Phil Muncaster • 28 Apr 2025


Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks

Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks

Are pre-owned smartphones safe? How to choose a second-hand phone and avoid security risks

Buying a pre-owned phone doesn’t have to mean compromising your security – take these steps to enjoy the benefits of cutting-edge technology at a fraction of the cost

Phil Muncaster • 09 Dec 2024


Exploring Android threats and ways to mitigate them | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 5)

Exploring Android threats and ways to mitigate them | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 5)

Exploring Android threats and ways to mitigate them | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 5)

The world of Android threats is quite vast and intriguing. In this episode, Becks and Lukáš demonstrate how easy it is to take over your phone, with some added tips on how to stay secure

Editor • 26 Aug 2024


Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you

Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you

Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you

WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal clones and mods remain a popular vehicle for malware distribution. Don’t get taken for a ride.

Phil Muncaster • 10 Jan 2024


These aren’t the Androids you should be looking for

These aren’t the Androids you should be looking for

These aren’t the Androids you should be looking for

You may get more than you bargained for when you buy a budget-friendly smartphone and forgo safeguards baked into Google Play

Roman Cuprik and Thomas Uhlemann • 20 Dec 2023


Silent but deadly: The rise of zero-click attacks

Silent but deadly: The rise of zero-click attacks

Silent but deadly: The rise of zero-click attacks

A security compromise so stealthy that it doesn’t even require your interaction? Yes, zero-click attacks require no action from you – but this doesn’t mean you’re left vulnerable.

Márk Szabó • 11 Dec 2023