'Hundreds of millions' of smart home devices and PCs can be hacked remotely By Paul Wagenseil A decades-old flaw in networking software puts hundreds of millions of devices at risk of being remotely hacked, a security firm says.
What is Section 230? Why this 23-year-old internet law matters to you By Henry T. Casey The internet grew a lot in the last decades, but laws about online liability did not change.
The best cable modem you can buy just went on sale By Brian Westover The top-rated Netgear CM600 high-speed cable modem just got even more affordable.
Stimulus check direct deposit deadline is today: What to do By Henry T. Casey Stimulus check direct deposit ends today. Here's how to set it up.
Windows 10 has serious internet bug: How to patch it right now By Richard Priday VPN and proxy users are having trouble getting Windows 10 and Microsoft apps to connect to the internet. But there's an optional fix you can download right now.
Chrome vs Edge: Google is afraid of Microsoft’s browser By Henry T. Casey Google Chrome's response to a seemingly successful new Microsoft Edge? Whining and complaining.
Firefox VPN released: What you need to know By Paul Wagenseil Firefox's VPN service is now available to beta testers, but you'll need to know a few things before you can try it out.
No Joker: Malware found in pirated Oscar-nominated movies By Paul Wagenseil Dozens of phishing sites and hundreds of malware-laden files offer to show you Oscar-nominated movie for free, Kaspersky reports.
Your Philips Hue Bridge can be hacked through its smart bulbs: What to do By Paul Wagenseil A wireless flaw lets malware jump from smart light bulbs to a Philips Hue Bridge, then to the wider network. But there's a patch available.
EFF: Ring app sends user data to third parties. Ring: Duh By Paul Wagenseil A new report says the Android app for Ring video doorbells and security cameras sends user data to third parties, but Ring denies it's doing anything suspicious.
ProtonVPN goes open-source: What this means for your privacy By Paul Wagenseil ProtonVPN has made most of its client software open-source, letting code reviewers get a look under the hood in the interests of transparency.
Hundreds of millions of cable modems could be hacked due to 'Cable Haunt' flaw By Paul Wagenseil A flaw in some cable modems called Cable Haunt could let hackers alter your internet traffic and send you to malicious websites.
7 essential smart home security tips to keep hackers out By Paul Wagenseil If you own smart home devices, you'll need to do some simple but essential things to protect your privacy.
Blink's XT2 security camera can be hacked: What to do now By Paul Wagenseil Blink's new XT2 security cameras has several serious flaws that can be easily fixed with a firmware update.
How to Spot a Good Deal By Louis Ramirez Follow these tips to score the best deals this holiday season
NordVPN, TorGuard Admit Being Hacked, But That's Just the Beginning By Paul Wagenseil NordVPN, TorGuard says their VPN servers were breached, but say it's not that bad. Yet there seems to be a related lawsuit.
New Studies Reveal How Smart TVs Spy on You By Paul Wagenseil Smart TVs and streaming-video devices track you almost as much as websites, three different studies find.
Qualcomm Expands Wi-Fi 6 Vision for Better Home Wi-Fi By Philip Michaels Qualcomm has unveiled new Wi-Fi 6 chips that will let routers and connected devices enjoy faster, more efficient wireless connectivity.
Killer Deal: Google OnHub Router Now $55 By Hilda Scott The Google OnHub Router is now at its lowest price ever
Why You Should Turn Off Apple's AirDrop Right Now By Kate Kozuch, Henry T. Casey Researchers say Apple's AirDrop and AirPlay technology leaves users vulnerable to a number of cyber attacks.
Stop Renting Your Cable Modem and Get This Prime Day Deal for $29 By Philip Michaels The Netgear CM500 is a good value, and its price drops even more in a deal at Walmart on a refurbished version of the cable modem.
HTC’s 5G Hub for Sprint Is Half Hotspot, Half Smart Speaker By Adam Ismail The HTC 5G Hub is far too large to be a phone, but whatever you do, don’t call this device built for Sprint's network a hotspot.
How to Read and Download the Mueller Report By Paul Wagenseil The redacted version of the Mueller report can now be found online. Here's how to get it.
Really? Facebook Demands New Users' Email Passwords By Monica Chin Some new users registering for Facebook accounts are told to enter the passwords to their registration email accounts for 'verification.'
T-Mobile’s New Home Internet Service Doesn’t Look Like a Great Deal By Adam Ismail T-Mobile is dipping its toes in residential broadband with a new pilot program. But it doesn't look to be a fantastic deal for the few people who can get it — yet.
Virgin Media's New 'Intelligent Wi-Fi' Boosts Your Broadband For Free By Richard Priday Set to keep your internet speeds high and blackspots away.
Smart Gadget Security Is Terrible and Only Getting Worse By Paul Wagenseil Smart-home and Internet of Things security is just getting worse, and most vendors don't care, researchers lamented at the RSA Conference.
Chinese Scientists Create Injectable Nanoparticles That Enable Night Vision By Jesus Diaz Chinese scientists have discovered a nanoparticle that enables mammals — including humans — to see in absolute darknesss. They have tested it successfully in mice.
New Tom's Community Trophy Contest By Tom's Guide Staff Help us celebrate our forum upgrade by sending us your best and brightest ideas for new trophies.
747 Million Stolen Accounts Up For Sale: What To Do By Monica Chin A mysterious hacker is selling more than 700 million stolen accounts on the dark web. Here's what you need to do.
