Windows Security provides built-in security options to help protect your device from malicious software attacks. To access the features described below, tap the Windows Start button, type windows security, select it from the results, and then select Device security.
Open your phone's Settings app. Tap Security. At the top, you'll see the security status of your device and Google Account. If there are important actions to take to secure your device or accounts, a warning message will appear.
On your Android phone, go to myaccount.google.com/security.
To do this, select Start , then open Settings , and select Privacy & security . You'll see a list of general privacy options. There are links to specific privacy settings on the left of the page. For more info, see Data collection summary for Windows.
Go into Settings > security or Lock screen and security > Advanced > Trust agents and make sure that Smart Lock is turned on. Under settings, search for Smart Lock. Tap Smart Lock and enter your password, unlock pattern, PIN code, or your fingerprint.
When to Consider Android Antivirus. While Android does have basic built-in safety features, they may not be able to protect your devices depending on how you use them.
Security settings are the various options available to control who can access a computer, network or account, and what they can do once they're granted access. The most basic security setting is a password, which helps to ensure that only authorized users can gain access.
Expand the tree to Windows components > Windows Security > Device security. Open the Hide the Device security area setting and set it to Enabled. Select OK.
What is safe mode on my phone? Safe mode is a diagnostic mode on your phone that helps you troubleshoot device issues such as slow speeds or frequent crashes. Safe mode disables your third-party apps to help you determine whether your issue is caused by one of the apps or your operating system.
On your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch: Go to Settings > [your name] > Password & Security. If your Mac has macOS 13 or later: Choose Apple menu > System Settings, Privacy & Security , then click Privacy.
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Go to Settings > your name > Password & Security.
Android security updates are software updates that provide patches or new features meant to fix existing security flaws or protect against anticipated security problems. To better understand security updates, think of your Android smartphone as a military outpost.
In the Safari app on your Mac, use Security settings to turn security warnings on or off. Also enable or disable JavaScript. To change these settings, choose Safari > Settings, then click Security. Get a warning if the site you're visiting is a suspected phishing website.
Across Samsung mobile devices
Our multi-layered security solution runs on both Android and Tizen operating systems, so each device is actively protected from the moment you turn it on.
Security is central to our process at Samsung. We've spent years perfecting our Knox security platform, so you can trust your privacy in an uncertain world. Our mobile devices are designed with defense-grade protection from the chip up, so your device is secured by Knox from the moment you turn it on.
iPhone is designed to protect your data and your privacy. Built-in privacy features minimize how much of your information is available to anyone but you, and you can adjust what information is shared and where you share it.
Go to Settings > Passwords. You'll see a button labeled Security Recommendations if you have compromised passwords. Tap it, and you can change your passwords from there. You'll also see weak and reused passwords under Security Recommendations.
Go to Settings > General > Software Update. Tap Automatic Updates, then turn on Download iOS Updates. Turn on Install iOS Updates. Your device automatically updates to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
Overall, the number and severity of vulnerabilities may vary depending on the platform, but both Android and iOS are vulnerable to attacks. According to recent statistics, Android had 547 vulnerabilities in the year 2021, compared to 357 for iOS.