Unlike older theft methods that involved hotwiring or physical damage, tech-savvy criminals are using portable electronic devices often marketed as locksmith tools to bypass security. By accessing the ...

WARM WEEKEND. AND THANK YOU CAITLIN BREAKING ON FIRST NEWS. LAW ENFORCEMENT IS INVESTIGATING A POTENTIAL THEFT OF AN ATM. THE ATM WAS TAKEN FROM THE AREA NEAR 168TH AND AUDREY JUST AFTER 440 THIS ...

Toyota isn't among the most expensive cars of all time, but this hasn't stopped thieves from targeting the brand's vehicles recently. As reported by CarExpert, Toyota owners in Australia have been ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (KABC) -- The Orange County Sheriff's Department is sounding the alarm on what they're calling distraction theft crimes. According to a post shared on the department's Instagram, ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Last week, it was reported more than two dozen vehicle keys and titles stolen from a south Omaha used car lot. Video shows how two suspects pulled it off. A key drawer cleared out ...

Google has rolled out Theft Detection Lock globally with Android 16, introducing AI-powered, multi-layered protections designed to automatically lock stolen devices, block account access and make ...

The Treasury Department would take on a greater role in combating identity theft and fraud across the country under a new bill from a bipartisan pair of House lawmakers. The Stop Identity Fraud and ...

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Most people think identity theft starts with a massive hack. In reality, it usually starts much more quietly, with bits of personal information you didn't even realize were public: old addresses, ...

The latest Android security update makes it harder for thieves to break into stolen phones, with stronger biometric requirements and smarter lockouts. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson ...

Android is rolling out a new set of theft protection updates focused on stopping unauthorized access, limiting damage after a device is stolen, and improving recovery. The changes build on existing ...