iPhone to get Google Fi VPN service this spring By Imad Khan published 9 February 21 Google Fi's VPN service is now out of beta on Android and will be rolling out to iPhones this spring.
Is a free VPN good enough for the Super Bowl – and which is best? By Mo Harber-Lamond published 7 February 21 VPN Unless you're lucky enough to have a local stream, you'll need to change your location with a VPN. But are free VPNs good enough?
Great Suspender Chrome extension yanked for malware infection — what to do By Paul Wagenseil published 5 February 21 Google removed the popular Chrome browser extension The Great Suspender for containing malware.
Android could copy the iPhone's best privacy features — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard published 5 February 21 Android could be following Apple's example and get a privacy overhaul.
DNA test security alert: Why you should think twice about getting one [updated twice] By Paul Wagenseil published 4 February 21 There are big privacy risks in submitting your DNA to ancestry-testing companies, experts say.
3.2 billion emails and passwords exposed online — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil published 4 February 21 About 3.2 billion sets of stolen usernames and passwords were put up for grabs in an online hacking forum, but almost all the data is years old.
Data breach exposes 470,000 sex workers and customers: What to do By Paul Wagenseil published 3 February 21 More than 470,000 accounts of both sex workers and customers are exposed in a data breach of an escort-review site.
Ring lets users share video with 2,000 police, fire departments: Is yours among them? By Paul Wagenseil published 2 February 21 Ring now has more than 2,000 police and fire departments across the U.S. participating in its Neighbors video-surveillance program. Here's how to find out if yours is among them.
iCloud passwords come to Google Chrome with Apple's official extension By Tom Pritchard published 1 February 21 Chrome users can now access all their iCloud passwords, even if they're not using a Mac.
WhatsApp desperately wants you to know that it's committed to your privacy By Alan Martin published 31 January 21 In light of its privacy policy changes, WhatsApp is trying to reassure worried users via Status messages.
WhatsApp just added key security feature — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard published 29 January 21 WhatsApp Web just added biometric account verification, and everything else you need to know.
Signal just added key upgrades to make its app more friendly By Paul Wagenseil published 29 January 21 Signal has added animated stickers and customized wallpapers to its Android and iOS apps to make itself more appealing to mainstream users.
Free vs. paid VPNs: which should you choose By Sue Marquette Poremba, Mo Harber-Lamond published 29 January 21 VPN Free vs paid VPNs: it's a question on everyone's lips, and here we'll outline the differences, and what you may sacrifice to save some cash.
Leaving WhatsApp? Telegram wants to make it simpler to move over By Brittany Vincent published 29 January 21 Telegram may soon allow WhatsApp users to import their chats, as people consider leaving the Facebook-owned messaging service.
Apple CEO Tim Cook slams Facebook for polarizing the world By Imad Khan published 29 January 21 Apple CEO Tim Cook slammed social media companies that aim to profit off max engagement at the expense societal good.
WhatsApp privacy disaster under scrutiny — here's what you need to know By Tom Pritchard published 27 January 21 WhatsApp's new privacy policy is getting a lot of attention, especially from data protection regulators.
Scammers and stalkers can now get your phone number for $20: What to do By Paul Wagenseil published 26 January 21 Someone is selling access to a database of up to 500 million Facebook accounts and their linked mobile phone numbers.
2.3 million hit by dating site data breach: What to do By Paul Wagenseil published 25 January 21 Personal data for 2.3 million users of New Age dating site MeetMindful was dumped into a public hacker forum. The service's users need to change their passwords and log out of Facebook.
Data breach at Bonobos hits up to 7 million: What to do [updated] By Paul Wagenseil published 22 January 21 A data breach at American men's apparel retailer Bonobos may have affected up to 7 million customers.
Signal and Facebook Messenger let hackers spy on you: What to do By Paul Wagenseil published 20 January 21 Signal, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo and two other messaging apps had flaws that let audio and video calls connect without the call receiver's knowledge, a Google researcher revealed.
MeWe social network racking up millions of new users — but what is it? By Tom Pritchard published 20 January 21 MeWe, the privacy-focused social media network, wants to be a competitor for big platforms like Twitter and Facebook. But what is it?
IPVanish VPN upgrades to 25Gbps servers in bid to supercharge connections By Mo Harber-Lamond published 15 January 21 IPVanish's upgrade from 10Gbps to 25Gbps servers puts it ahead of the pack in terms of raw numbers — but will you notice?
Signal is down after users flee WhatsApp — latest updates By Tom Pritchard published 15 January 21 Reports that WhatsApp would be forcing users to share data with Facebook has users spooked, and rival app Signal can't keep up with the resulting demand.
Facebook says these Chrome extensions steal your personal data — delete them now By Paul Wagenseil published 14 January 21 Facebook says four Chrome browser extensions stole, and may still be stealing, information from Facebook user profiles.
Ring rolls out end-to-end encryption — but there's a catch By Mike Prospero published 13 January 21 Ring is now rolling out end-to-end encryption, but only for a limited number of its devices.
WhatsApp users are fleeing — here are the best alternatives By Tom Pritchard published 13 January 21 WhatsApp wants you to know its new mandatory data sharing isn't a big deal, but users are already fleeing to rival apps such as Signal, Telegram, iMessage and Google Messages.
70TB of Parler posts archived — may hold incriminating data By Paul Wagenseil published 12 January 21 More than 70TB of user posts to the right-wing social network Parler were 'scraped' by online activists before the site went offline. The data might help the FBI find Capitol Hill rioters.
WhatsApp is forcing you to share data with Facebook — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard published 6 January 21 WhatsApp will start sharing data to Facebook from February 8, contradicting promises made when it was acquired in 2014.
Stimulus check scams can steal your money: How to avoid them By Paul Wagenseil published 6 January 21 Scammers are already trying to steal your stimulus checks and related personal information, the Better Business Bureau warned. Here's how to avoid the scams.
FBI: Hackers are using your smart-home devices to call the cops on you By Paul Wagenseil published 4 January 21 The FBI said 'swatters' who make bogus 911 calls about dangerous situations at victims' homes were now hijacking home security cameras to watch what happens when heavily armed police show up.
