cybersecurity

The Best New iOS 16 Feature Might Be the Least Publicized

The end of passwords and two-factor authentication seems pretty ideal

What Do You Do When Your Password Manager Gets Hacked?

The latest hacking at LastPass means it's time to up your online security yet again

Apple May Have Just Ended CAPTCHA, At Least for Apple Users

Instead of completing an annoying test to prove you're human, Apple now has unobtrusive tech that works in the background

Why You Need to Update Your Chrome Browser Right Now

There are seven security fixes your desktop browser needs — and we offer a primer on how to keep Chrome up to date

Reminder: Don’t Use Your Pet’s Name as a Password

Here are a few best practices for keeping your online data safe for World Password Day, at least before we reach our password-less future

New Studies Suggest Young People Are Twice as Susceptible to Scams

While older generations have a reputation for not being tech savvy, Millennials and Gen Zers may be getting tricked more often

Coinbase's Super Bowl Ad Is a Reminder Not All QR Codes Are Safe

Back in January the FBI warned that cybercriminals are tampering with the codes to redirect victims to malicious sites

Your Private Instagram Account Might Not Be as Private as You Think

How wary should you be of third-party applications like IGLookup?

The Best Feature of iOS 15? You Can Track Apps That Are Spying on You.

You'll want to find "Record App Activity" in your settings so you can see what your installed apps are sharing

Why You Need to Update Your iPhone (and Other Apple Devices) Immediately

Thanks to "Pegasus," the spyware company NSO Group might be able to infect your Apple gear without you noticing

Security Experts Offer Tips on Your Next Password

Complexity and memorization are both concerns

Why You Need to Update Your Apple Device Right Now

iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1 fix a critical security vulnerability that's at least four months old

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The Best Feature of iOS 15? You Can Track Apps That Are Spying on You.

You'll want to find "Record App Activity" in your settings so you can see what your installed apps are sharing

Why You Need to Update Your iPhone (and Other Apple Devices) Immediately

Thanks to "Pegasus," the spyware company NSO Group might be able to infect your Apple gear without you noticing

Security Experts Offer Tips on Your Next Password

Complexity and memorization are both concerns

Why You Need to Update Your Apple Device Right Now

iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1 fix a critical security vulnerability that's at least four months old

Hotel Internet Has Security Issues. There’s a Very Easy Way to Avoid Them.

The most important piece of travel gear you can own in 2021 is a piece of smartphone software

A Security Vulnerability Was Just Discovered on Peloton Bikes

Thankfully, this malware/privacy issue seems to have a quick and easy fix

If You Updated Your iPhone Recently, You Need To Do It Again, Stat

Another fix for a security issue, plus an improvement to Apple's previous update

The New Apple iOS Update May Change Online Privacy for the Better

With iOS 14.5, it'll be much harder for websites and apps to track your device and online behavior

Why You Should Update Your iPhone Today (As in Now)

The iOS 14.4.2 release should fix an active security vulnerability

Bill Maher and Guests Explore the Connection Between Cryptocurrency and Crime

An insightful conversation with Christopher Krebs made for the episode’s highlight

Inside an Attempted Election Hack: A US Cybersecurity Operative Tells All

“The biggest vulnerability we have in America has to do with misinformation”

Sextortion Is Evolving in the Age of Coronavirus

Much like everything else, online sextortion is getting worse

If You Downloaded an App From This Company, Your Data Isn't Secure

A BuzzFeed News report calls out Sensor Tower for "secretly harvesting" user data

Twitter Was Using Your Email and Phone to Serve Up Targeted Ads

Required security information on the social media platform was accessed by marketers

Yahoo May Owe You Up to $358 for a Data Breach

Here's a quick guide to see what you're owed