Since Android 10, all new devices use file-based encryption. For older devices on an older OS, you might have optional encryption, but it isn't enabled by default.

Laptops, external drives, and USB sticks are especially vulnerable to data theft, but with Windows and a few tools, you can protect them using encryption.

WhatsApp has implemented end-to-end encryption for Android backups, marking a significant enhancement to the security of users’ chat backups stored outside the messaging application. The feature, ...

A new Android System Key Verifier app is rolling out on Android devices. This app is a system service that lets developers store their end-to-end encryption keys and lets users verify their apps ...

How to protect your information going forward Going forward, you can protect your data including updating your devices, encrypting your phone and using encrypted messaging apps.

With the release of iOS 18 in 2024, iPhone users were finally able to exchange rich text messages with their Android counterparts. However, one important feature has been missing -- encryption. Now, ...