More Cybersecurity - Page 29
QAnon believers don't know how to handle Michael Flynn's ties to spyware firm behind Pegasus
"So is General Flynn a bad guy then?" asked one QAnon believer.
By Matt Binder
How to make a private playlist on Spotify
So no one has to know what you're really listening to.
Venmo finally does away with creepy global feed
A small privacy win for Venmo users.
By Rachel Kraus
U.S. and allies formally accuse China of hacking and cyber espionage
The U.S., EU, and NATO formally accuse China of malicious cyber activities.
Spyware meant to track terrorists was used against journalists and activists, too
The spyware was allegedly discovered on a phone belonging to Jamal Khashoggi's fiancée.
By Matt Binder
How to stop strangers from listening in on your Alexa chats (and why you should)
Amazon Alexa-enabled devices are a privacy nightmare. Here's what you can do about it.
By Jack Morse
A popular password manager screwed up, but there's an easy fix
Kaspersky Password Manager had a security problem.
By Jack Morse
GETTR, the newest pro-Trump social network, was hacked on launch day and is now fighting with furries
A hacker defaced the site, and furries keep posting porn.
By Matt Binder
Audacity refutes 'spyware' accusations after privacy policy update
Some users remain unconvinced.
By Amanda Yeo
Startup wants to give you crypto—just let this orb scan your eyes first
The former president of Y Combinator has another bizarre scheme in the works.
By Jack Morse
5 tips to keep your data safe on your road trips this summer
Don't skimp on security while you're on-the-go.
How to remove your ex from your digital life
Want to go no contact? Here are tips that can help.
By Anna Iovine
Ring treated cops like influencers in a bid to boost its brand
The program, called Pillar, operated before, during, and after Amazon's acquisition of Ring.
Android's Messages app now has end-to-end encryption. Make sure you enable it.
You can still be exposed for posting filth in the group chat, though.
By Amanda Yeo
The cartoon gorilla that taught a generation to not click 'download'
BonziBuddy looked like a cute virtual assistant. So how did it end up with troves of personal data in the early 2000s?
How a purple gorilla made us regulate the internet — Kernel Panic
In the early 2000s, internet users were downloading a virtual assistant called BonziBuddy with abandon — until it all imploded.
Have an old iPhone? You should really download this security update.
There's nothing wrong with having an old phone. Just remember to update it.
By Jack Morse
One single CDN user took down the internet this week
Amazon, Reddit, and CNN all went offline because of this.
By Matt Binder
Payment apps collect and share your data. Here's how to lock them down.
Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal aren't as private as some users might think.
By Jack Morse
Apple's 'private relay' feature won't be available in China
It will also be off-limits in nine other countries.
By Matthew Humphries
Apple announces iCloud+ privacy features at WWDC
Private Relay and Hide My Email sure sound nice.
By Jack Morse
