North Korean hackers have apparently used Google’s Find Hub to remotely track and wipe victims’ devices. A cybersecurity firm said the hackers initially compromised devices by sending malicious files ...

Google renamed Android Device Manager to “Find My Device” back in 2017, then rebranded it again to Find Hub in May 2025. The core function is the same — locate, ring, lock, or erase an Android device ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, July 12, 2025: This story, originally published on ...

With the latest Android theft protection security features, you can prevent access to the data on your smartphone if it’s stolen. You can enable your smartphone to ...

Losing a smartphone can feel overwhelming. From personal photos and contacts to banking apps and work data, our phones hold a large part of our lives. But the good news is—you don’t have to panic.

A new cyber-attack has been observed exploiting Google’s “Find Hub” service to remotely wipe data from Android devices. In this attack, malicious files disguised as stress-relief programs were ...

Once set up, you can say, “Hey Google, find my phone” or “ring my headphones”, and Google Assistant will make the device ring, even if it’s in Do Not Disturb mode. The Mark as Lost feature allows you ...

Forgot your Android password? Use Google’s Find My Device to reset it remotely, or try a factory reset via the volume and power buttons. Samsung users can unlock their phones using Find My Mobile if ...