Dangerous Windows flaw could lead to mass worm attack: What you can do [UPDATED] By Paul Wagenseil Microsoft disclosed a Windows flaw, but didn't patch it, leaving users scrambling to take whatever measures they could.
Fake coronavirus map infecting computers: Protect yourself now By Paul Wagenseil Online crooks have cloned the Johns Hopkins map that tracks coronavirus and are using it to spread malware.
New Android malware can steal your Facebook account: How to stop it By Paul Wagenseil Kaspersky researchers find 'Cookiethief' Android Trojan that steals session cookies to hijack Facebook accounts.
How much data does a VPN really use? By John Brandon A VPN can help keep you stay safe and anonymous online, but how much data do they use? Keep reading to find out.
Whisper app data leak exposes 900 million secret confessions: What to do By Paul Wagenseil 900 million posts to Whisper, an online-confession app, were found unprotected in a database, which could lead to some posts being traced back to their posters.
How do free VPN services make money? By John Brandon A free VPN may seem like the dream, but they could be costing you more than you know. Keep reading to find out how free VPN services make money.
These ad blockers and VPNs are spying on you: What to do By Paul Wagenseil Avoid these ad blocker and VPN apps to stay safe
Is a VPN really worth it? By John Brandon A VPN can be really handy, but is it absolutely necessary for you? Keep reading to find out if you really need a VPN or not.
A billion Android phones are vulnerable to hackers — make sure yours isn't one By Paul Wagenseil It's true that hundreds of millions of Android phones can be easily hacked, but it's also easy to make sure you're not a victim.
Minority Report-like tech could predict mass shootings — but should we use it? By Paul Wagenseil We have the data and technology to stop mass shootings before they happen -- but will the loss of privacy and civil rights be worth the tradeoff?
Google Chrome and other browsers let any website track you — here's how to stop it By Paul Wagenseil Modern browsers let you be 'fingerprinted' and tracked by websites, but there are ways to stop it.
Thousands of Netgear routers are at risk of getting hacked: What to do By Paul Wagenseil Netgear has posted patches for dozens of models of routers, gateways and range extenders to fix flaws that could let hackers take over home Wi-Fi networks.
Trump scam: Don't open these dangerous emails By Kate Kozuch President Trump and Senator Bernie Sanders are the lead subjects among political-themed malware traps set by cybercriminals.
T-Mobile customers hit by data breach: What to do right now By Paul Wagenseil T-Mobile said hackers had made off with sensitive data belonging to an undisclosed number of customers.
Got an Android TV? Now you can get HMA VPN on it By Paul Wagenseil HMA VPN now supports Android TVs and Android set-top boxes via the official Google Play Store app.
Nvidia graphics cards have serious driver flaws: What to do By Paul Wagenseil Nvidia pushed out patches for two serious driver flaws, so patch your systems now.
Baby monitor flaw lets strangers spy on your kids: What to do [Updated] By Paul Wagenseil The iBaby Monitor M6S has several serious security and privacy flaws, and its maker may not have fixed them yet.
Google Assistant and Siri can be silently hacked through a table: What to do By Paul Wagenseil Flat speakers on a table can silently command voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant from 30 feet away, researchers found.
Don't run your 2FA authenticator app on these smartphones By Paul Wagenseil Apps like Google Authenticator are great for security, but not if you're running them on an outdated iOS or Android phone.
Scary Android malware can steal your 2FA codes and swipe patterns By Kate Kozuch New Android malware can remotely access smartphones to steal credentials and 2FA Google Authenticator codes.
Yikes! Client list of facial-recognition company stolen By Kate Kozuch Clearview AI, the facial-recognition firm that contracts with law-enforcement agencies, reported its client list data has been breached by an intruder with 'unauthorized access.'
A billion iPhones, Galaxy phones, iPads and Kindles at risk from massive Kr00k Wi-Fi flaw By Seth Rosenblatt Flaw in Broadcom Wi-Fi chips could let creeps bypass Wi-Fi network passwords and read your data.
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.
Samsung admits data breach following Find My Mobile fail By Michael Andronico Samsung has admitted that several user records were leaked following a strange Find My Mobile notification error.
iPhone security hole lets apps access your private data By Jesus Diaz Any iOS app or widget can silently read any confidential information from the clipboard, including your location.
Huawei phone ban: Google issues new security warning By Jesus Diaz Google has issued a warning against sideloading apps outside the Play Store and installing them on Huawei phones.
Cameo is leaking user data and private celebrity videos you paid for By Kate Kozuch Cameo, the popular app that lets you pay celebrities to record short shout-out videos, is overrun with security flaws.
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.
MGM Resorts data breach hits millions of guests: What to do now By Paul Wagenseil 10.6 million MGM Resorts guest records were posted in a hacking forum, and the company confirmed it had a data breach last summer.
Rudy Giuliani's Twitter typos are a malware trap! Don't click these By Paul Wagenseil The misspelled weblinks on former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's Twitter feed are being exploited by pranksters and crooks.
