Mir Ubaid

Mir Ubaid is a contributing writer at Tom's Guide. He reports on the intersection of cybersecurity, privacy and public policy. His stories have also appeared on Al Jazeera English and Reuters. When he's not working, Mir spends too much time playing Counter Strike, where he's been perpetually stuck at rank Gold Nova 4 for the last five years.

Articles by: Mir Ubaid

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Why you should never reuse a password

By Mir Ubaid published 16 November 19

It's easy to use the same password for many accounts, but doing so may lead to disaster. Here's how to avoid that fate.

The CISA Bill: Everything You Need to Know

By Mir Ubaid published 22 October 15

Congress is debating the CISA bill, which might change the way companies and the government handle your data. Here's what you need to know.

Can You Hear Me Now? How Police Track Your Cellphone

By Mir Ubaid published 14 October 15

Federal, state and local law enforcement all track your cellphone signals. Here's how they can do it.

Virtually Unknown: Inside the Dark Web

By Mir Ubaid published 4 May 15

There's a part of the Web that's hidden from view where anything goes: the Dark Web. Here's what it is, and what you need to know.

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