Zoom security issues: Everything that's gone wrong (so far) By Paul Wagenseil Dozens of security and privacy issues have been found in Zoom, though not all are serious and many have been fixed. Here's what you need to know.
The best WhatsApp alternatives for 2021 By Tom Pritchard It doesn't matter why you're leaving, these are still the best WhatsApp alternatives you can download right now.
Credential stuffing: The password-hacking method you need to avoid By Emily Long Credential stuffing is the best way to hack into accounts using reused passwords. Here's how to avoid becoming a victim.
What is a USB security key, and how do you use it? By Billy Givens A hardware or USB security key is one of the best ways to protect your online accounts. Here’s how they work and how to choose one.
WhatsApp now offers 'end-to-end' encrypted backups — here's how it works By Paul Wagenseil WhatsApp now lets you encrypt your chat backups with a private key, Facebook said in a series of online postings. Here's how the process works.
New Verizon text message scam could steal your personal info — don't click this By Richard Priday A new scam text targeting Verizon customers has been spotted, so look out for weird messages claiming to be from the carrier and don't click the link.
Best VPN deals in October 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond, Louis Ramirez VPN There are tons of savings to be had on with these VPN deals if you know where to find them. Here are all the offers worth checking out.
iPhone apps no better for privacy than Android, Oxford study finds By Paul Wagenseil Apps on Android and iOS are roughly equal in how much they track and profile you, Oxford researchers have found.
Apple using 'privacy as cover' for advertising push, claims analyst By Alan Martin Apple’s commitment to privacy has earned the company plaudits from across the tech spectrum, but could it have an ulterior motive?
New Chrome extension rules could hobble ad blockers By Tony Polanco Chrome browser extensions falling under the existing browser framework will stop working in January 2023, which could nuke many ad blockers.
Neiman Marcus data breach hits 4.6 million — here's what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil About 4.6 million people who shopped on the Neiman Marcus website before June 2020 had credit cards and account passwords stolen in a data breach, the company said.
Millions of iPhones, TVs and other devices could go offline Thursday — here's why [updated] By Paul Wagenseil The expiration of a security certificate on Sept. 30 may kill internet access for older iPhones, Macs, smart TVs and millions of other devices.
Amazon Astro called 'privacy nightmare' and 'terrible' — here's why By Rory Mellon Former employees who reportedly worked on the Amazon Astro project have called the device a "privacy nightmare" and "terrible" — here's why.
Three unpatched iOS 15 security flaws posted online — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil An researcher posted exploits for three apparent iOS 15 security flaws online because he said Apple has done nothing to patch them after having known of them for nearly five months.
Don't use these Chinese smartphones, European government warns By Paul Wagenseil Xiaomi and Huawei phones pose security and privacy risks and shouldn't be used, warns the Lithuanian government. OnePlus phones were found to be harmless.
Can VPNs still unblock Netflix? I tested them (so you don't have to) By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn Since Netflix changed its VPN blocking tactics, just about every VPN provider has had issues. Here's what I found when I tested the big boys.
Microsoft just enabled password-free logins for all users — how to set it up By Paul Wagenseil Microsoft now lets all account holders sign in without a password. Here's how it works and how to set it up.
iOS 15: Here are the new privacy and security upgrades you'll get By Paul Wagenseil Apple's iOS 15 is adding many new privacy and security features. Here are the most significant ones coming to your iPhone when the software update arrives Sept. 20.
Kape Technologies buys ExpressVPN for almost $1 billion By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn Kape Technologies has bought up market leader ExpressVPN - does this mean anything for its users?
WhatsApp is still safe to use, despite story claiming otherwise By Paul Wagenseil Facebook still can't read your WhatsApp messages, despite a major news piece that implies otherwise. Here's what's really going on.
Apple just delayed iPhone photo scanning program following backlash By Paul Wagenseil Apple said it was delaying the planned rollout of its program that would scan iPhones for child-sexual-abuse-material.
Apple Wallet will soon hold your driver's license — but is this a good idea? By Paul Wagenseil Apple wants your iPhone to be your everything. Should it be?
T-Mobile data breach puts 48 million people at severe risk of identity theft [updated] By Paul Wagenseil Here's what you need to do about T-Mobile's latest security stumble
This WhatsApp mod will infect your Android phone — what to do By Paul Wagenseil A 'mod' that changes some aspects of WhatsApp on Android is actually laced with dangerous malware, Kaspersky reports.
T-Mobile ups number of data-breach victims to 54 million By Paul Wagenseil T-Mobile has increased the number of accounts affected by its recent data breach by 6 million, for a total of 54 million.
AT&T denies 70 million user records were stolen from its servers By Paul Wagenseil A well-known hacker claims to have 70 million user records stolen from AT&T, but the company denies a data breach.
T-Mobile data-breach website lets anyone sign up for identity-theft protection By Paul Wagenseil T-Mobile's identity-theft-protection page for people affected by the company's massive data breach asks only for an email address and phone number, meaning anyone can try to sign up.
Common mistakes to avoid when using a VPN By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn Using a VPN is super simple nowadays, but there are still a few things that many users get wrong. Here are our top mistakes to avoid.
It’s International VPN Day, but why should you care? By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn International VPN Day might not be the celebration many of us asked for, but it's certainly one we need. Here's what it means to you.
Apple now has a Windows password manager, and this is how it works By Paul Wagenseil Apple has quietly released a password manager for Windows, but it's not for anyone who doesn't often use a Mac or an iPhone.
