Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, Nov. 24, 2024: This story, originally published Nov.

In November 2025, a rumor circulated that Google's latest update had automatically opted in all users to allow its generative artificial intelligence (AI) program to train on private communications ...

Android TV devices are getting an update to resolve a privacy issue related to Gmail. Basically, those with physical access to your Android TV could have control of your Gmail account. This leads to ...

If you're a Gmail user, you may soon see a new prompt in your inbox—and it's not just another pop-up to click away. Google is now rolling out a privacy-related update that gives users a clear choice: ...

Update, Sept. 05, 2024: This story, originally published Sept. 03, now includes an explainer regarding OAuth and passkey technology, and news of a hardware security key bypass. Hot on the heels of a ...

Privacy is a hot-button issue in 2018, and the latest target is Google after it was revealed that developers of third-party apps can read your Gmail messages. The ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...