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Your phone's SIM card isn't safe until you do this

A SIM card is a necessity for connecting your phone to a cellular network. Unfortunately, that necessity can come with a very big risk. Criminals use a tactic called SIM fraud or SIM swapping to gain ...
Android Authority

First look: Here's how Android's cool automatic SIM lock protection works

The latest Android Canary build includes an automatic SIM lock protection feature. This feature saves you from having to enter your SIM card’s PIN when rebooting your phone. This comes several weeks ...

Hack of the day: Lock your SIM to prevent fraud and identity theft

Protect your digital life from SIM-swap fraud by locking your SIM card with a personal PIN. This crucial step prevents ...
Android

Android 17 will Make Using SIM PIN Locks Much More Convenient

Android 17 beta 2, which rolled out last month, included strings for a new automatic SIM lock protection feature. The latest Android Canary build brings this feature, showing it off in action. This ...