Category: Security

If you want to send private messages securely, Signal is a great option . If you are a government official discussing classified information? Not so […]

Microsoft is taking another big step toward eliminating passwords by setting new accounts to “no password by default.” New users will be prompted to set […]

There’s a new Apple security problem in town, and this time it involves air travel. Or, well, that’s what security researchers call it. A number […]

There’s no doubt that Google is committed to tracking virtually everything you do on the web and inside its apps , but it’s also fair […]

Data breaches targeting healthcare and compromising patient information seem to be coming fast and furious, the latest of which occurred at Yale New Haven Health […]

A new cyberattack is targeting Microsoft 365 users via Signal and WhatsApp messages. Hackers pose as government officials to gain access to accounts. According to […]

Blue Shield of California shared the protected health information of 4.7 million people with Google over a nearly three-year period. According to Bleeping Computer , […]

Despite what you may have heard, Mac computers are also infected with viruses. There are several signs that your Mac may be infected with malware: […]

While no one is immune to the threat of malware, you can certainly minimize your risk by practicing good digital hygiene when browsing the Internet, […]

A high-profile data breach affecting a major insurance company administrator may have compromised the personal information of nearly twice as many people as previously reported. […]

If you receive an email from Google that looks like a legitimate security alert, do not proceed. Fraudsters are exploiting vulnerabilities in Google’s authentication protocols […]

Warning: If you rented a car from Hertz, your information may have been compromised in a data breach. While Hertz itself was not attacked, sensitive […]

Another major data breach compromised the confidential medical records of more than 1.6 million patients, including minors under 18, who received care from Planned Parenthood […]

There are no surprises with the Blink Video Doorbell camera. Blink is an established brand and the doorbell camera has been around since 2022. What […]

Microsoft released the April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, which fixes 134 malicious bugs in its systems, including one zero-day exploit. Windows and Microsoft users should […]

Take a moment and list all the digital accounts you’ve signed up for, and there’s probably more than you thought: email, social media, banking, streaming […]

If you’re a gamer, beware of new malware that pretends to be an ASUS utility. CoffeeLoader poses as Armory Crate , which manages ASUS and […]

As an Airbnb host, a good smart lock is an extremely important purchase. I’ve tried my fair share of smart locks , but none have […]

Mac users should take note: A well-known (and relatively sophisticated) phishing scheme that previously targeted Windows is now redirecting to macOS and Safari in an […]

More than 300 organizations operating in critical infrastructure, including the medical, technology and manufacturing sectors, have fallen victim to a ransomware threat known as Medusa. […]

If you’re tired of websites bombarding you with intrusive banners, pop-ups, trackers, and ads, it’s worth taking a look at this AdGuard family plan: it’s […]

Microsoft has released its monthly Patch Tuesday update for March 2025, fixing 57 bugs in Windows, Office, Azure and other Microsoft systems. Seven patches address […]

Saving your passwords in a browser like Chrome or Firefox provides an easy way to access website logins when you need them, and having a […]

The past few months have already revealed several major data breaches dating back to 2024 (including incidents at PowerSchool and Community Health Center ), the […]

If you receive an email from PayPal, proceed with caution: scammers are using a legitimate PayPal address to send fraudulent purchase notifications to users in […]

Pixel users will soon get an extra layer of protection from malicious calls and texts as Google’s real-time fraud detection system rolls out widely next […]

At this point, it’s not surprising to learn that the company you trusted with your data has turned around and sold it without your knowledge […]

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a fantastic security measure, but not all 2FA are created equal. SMS-based 2FA is by far the least secure authentication option […]

Whether you’re buying your very first security camera or already have a system at home that you’re looking to expand, you may find something worthwhile […]

Fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated in introducing malware into applications. Of course, it’s nothing new that malicious apps are scattered all over the Internet, but […]

Since my house was broken into, I have installed as many CCTV cameras, floodlights and other security measures as I could (and they still work […]

Microsoft just released the February 2025 Patch Tuesday security update. This is a monthly update for Windows that includes all the security fixes and stability […]

As my boys get older, they become more adept at bypassing the parental controls on our devices. Time limits are broken and apps I thought […]

There are no surprises with the Blink Video Doorbell camera. Blink is an established brand and the doorbell camera has been around since 2022. What […]

There are many tips for proper password management: each of your passwords should be strong and unique; use a secure manager to store your passwords; […]

Not all apps are safe. This is why I always recommend downloading apps from official app stores like the iOS App Store and Google Play […]

Software updates are important and inevitable. To enhance functionality and resolve existing security issues, you need to update your applications and computers. If you avoid […]

The healthcare sector is one of the most common targets of hackers and cybercriminals, and another data breach has compromised the personal data of more […]

We know cars are better connected than ever before, which is great when you want to remember where you parked or start defrosting your car […]

Major data breaches and cybersecurity threats are now a reality, resulting in the exposure of our personal information at some point. One of the latest […]