These popular security cameras could be hacked to spy on you: What to do By Nicholas Fearn last updated 15 September 22 Flaws in TP-Link's mobile app for its Kasa smart-home devices could let hackers spy on you and take over your accounts.
Credential stuffing: The password-hacking method you need to avoid By Emily Long last updated 8 September 22 Credential stuffing is the best way to hack into accounts using reused passwords. Here's how to avoid becoming a victim.
Americans hit by 87 million credential-stuffing attacks daily: How to stop it By Nicholas Fearn last updated 8 September 22 As data breaches become more common, hackers are increasingly conducting credential-stuffing attacks -- and the U.S. is the biggest victim.
Beware of Google Alerts data-breach notifications -- they could be a scam By Nicholas Fearn last updated 2 September 22 Google Alerts about data breaches might be scams that send you to malicious web pages.
Your smartphone location data is for sale — change your permissions right away By Philip Michaels last updated 25 August 22 A pair of reports in Vice reveal controversial uses of location data gathered from smartphones. It's a reminder to check out the location settings on your own phone.
DuckDuckGo browser is not as private as you think — here's why By Anthony Spadafora last updated 25 August 22 DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for mobile blocks trackers from Google and Facebook — but not Microsoft.
Worried about your data being shared with Google? Then you'll want this app By Anthony Spadafora last updated 25 August 22 Googerteller is a free app that beeps when the sites and services you visit online send your data back to Google.
You.com is a Google search alternative promising better privacy — but something's a bit off By Paul Wagenseil last updated 25 August 22 Privacy-minded search engine You.com is easy to use and looks great, but it's surprisingly intrusive, asking for personal information and insisting that you install a browser extension.
Connected car apps could give hackers access to your vehicle By Anthony Spadafora last updated 23 August 22 Controlling a connected car using a third-party app could put your privacy and security at risk.
Look out – this Android malware can take over your banking and crypto accounts By Anthony Spadafora last updated 23 August 22 The ERMAC Android banking trojan has been upgraded with more features to make it easier to steal your credentials.
Malicious Chrome and Edge extensions infect at least 3 million people — what to do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 16 August 22 Avast researchers found 28 malicious Chrome and Edge browser extensions that could steal user data and install malware.
Surfshark’s new software seeks to revolutionize the VPN industry By Chiara Castro last updated 11 August 22 VPN Nexus is promising to improve security, privacy and connections. Will it be up to the challenge?
Nearly 80 Chrome extensions caught spying -- how to protect yourself By Nicholas Fearn last updated 5 August 22 Google has removed 79 malicious browser extensions from the Chrome Web Store after they were caught spying on users.
ExpressVPN's Lightway protocol goes open-source alongside fresh security audit By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 2 August 22 VPN ExpressVPN's in-house protocol Lightway promises security and blazing speeds, and becoming open-source is a key milestone.
Apple AirTags' anti-stalking features come with a dangerous loophole By Mike Prospero, Paul Wagenseil last updated 23 July 22 Apple has built privacy protections into its AirTag trackers, but they seem to apply only to people using fully updated iPhones.
iOS 16 getting ‘extreme’ Lockdown Mode — what it means for your iPhone By Anthony Spadafora last updated 20 July 22 Apple is making its devices even more secure with Lockdown Mode which will launch alongside iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura.
Your phone is tracking your location: Here's how to stop it By Paul Wagenseil last updated 19 July 22 The mobile-advertising industry uses location data to figure out where you are. Here's how to limit what's collected.
US government agencies spent taxpayer money to buy your location data — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora published 19 July 22 The Department of Homeland Security and other government agencies have been purchasing smartphone location data to keep tabs on American citizens.
Hackers can unlock your phone, smart locks and even your car by exploiting this vulnerability By Anthony Spadafora last updated 14 July 22 The NCC Group has managed to bypass the Bluetooth proximity authentication mechanisms found in many popular devices.
Women report being stalked by Apple AirTags nationwide — what to do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 7 July 22 At least 10 different women across the U.S. have reported being stalked by Apple AirTags since mid-December. Here's what to do if you think someone else's AirTag is tracking you.
Apple AirTags reportedly being used to stalk women — what to do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 7 July 22 Several incidents of Apple AirTags possibly being used to stalk women have shown up online lately. Here's what to do if you detect a rogue AirTag.
Google Chrome gets a big upgrade for controlling your privacy — what you need to know By Tom Pritchard last updated 5 July 22 Google Chrome's about to make it even easier to understand all those privacy and security settings.
Popular child-tracking apps are actually tracking parents — how to stay safe By Anthony Spadafora last updated 3 July 22 Downloading these popular child-tracking apps from the Play Store could put you and your child’s privacy and security at risk.
Get ready for Zoom-based deepfake phishing attacks, expert warns By Paul Wagenseil last updated 1 July 22 Deepfake technology is getting so good that it will become commonplace in phishing scams, an expert said at the Black Hat security conference.
Robots may take over cybercrime by 2030, researchers say By Paul Wagenseil last updated 1 July 22 Cybercrime will be run by intelligent robots by the year 2030, two expert said at the RSA Conference.
Tim Hortons app tracked customers at all times — how restaurant apps can put your privacy at risk By Anthony Spadafora last updated 1 July 22 Downloading the app for your favorite restaurant may make ordering more convenient but it can also put your privacy and personal data at risk.
FCC commissioner demands Apple and Google remove TikTok app By Malcolm McMillan published 29 June 22 FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr posted a letter on Twitter requesting that Apple and Google pull ByteDance-owned Tik Tok from their respective app stores by July 8
Independent audit confirms NordVPN's no-log policy for the second time By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated 27 June 22 Popular VPN provider proves privacy credentials for second year running – read how NordVPN has taken the initiative and undertaken a second privacy audit.
Security flaws in smart Jacuzzis could get owners in hot water By Anthony Spadafora published 24 June 22 A security issue in Jacuzzi’s SmartTub software exposed the names and email addresses of smart hot tub owners online.
Apple’s App Tracking Transparency is now under investigation — here's why By Anthony Spadafora published 15 June 22 Germany’s national competition regulatory agency is taking a closer look at Apple’s App Tracking Transparency to determine whether its anti-competitive and self-serving.
