Category: Security

It’s never interesting to hear about a new batch of Android malware found in the Play Store. It’s even worse when this malware has been […]

Last month, the FBI reiterated the dangers of ” juice hacking ,” an alleged practice in which attackers steal data or install malware on your […]

There is magic in the early days of any technology that gets lost as it becomes more popular. The Mac is a great example of […]

The Internet can be a fun place, but it can also be dangerous. After all, hackers are going to hack and you might just be […]

Google has taken a step towards a password-free future by integrating passwords directly into Google Accounts. This change means you no longer need to remember […]

When you browse the Internet, you probably notice a small padlock icon that appears in the URL bar. A common Internet security tip is to […]

Since its inception, Google Authenticator has been a popular choice for generating two-factor authentication codes on the fly. The service is reliable and secure, but […]

Thanks to a recent FBI tweet , you may have come across the term ” jockjacking ” somewhere online recently. Hacking refers to infecting unsuspecting […]

In an ideal world, every app you download from the Play Store would be perfectly safe. After all, Google has strict rules and regulations in […]

I think it’s important to install security updates as soon as possible. When you see that one of them has hit the update panel on […]

Security breaches suck. Unfortunately, they are quite common. According to The Washington Post , the latest high-profile ransomware attack hit Dish and its subsidiaries, Sling […]

One day you boot up your computer and find that nothing is as you left it. Your search results don’t end up in Google, and […]

You must use two-factor authentication (2FA) for each of your accounts that allow it. You probably already do this for at least some accounts, and […]

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is essential to secure your accounts these days. The password is no longer enough. Leaked passwords and weak and reused passwords make […]

Whether you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, your Apple ID is one of your most important digital accounts. If it is compromised, attackers can […]

Hive Social recently took its servers down after security researchers discovered serious security vulnerabilities that put users’ personal data at risk . According to the […]

TikTok’s latest trend is the “invisible body” challenge, in which users post seemingly nude videos in which they are hidden by filters. Unsurprisingly, some users […]

If you’re thinking about deleting your Twitter , I won’t blame you (I’ll just ask why it took you so long to do this). Now […]

It’s hard to track down the many ways malware can infect your devices, but a “typo” is one of the most insidious. As the name […]

Another bunch of malicious apps have been flooding Android devices everywhere, which means it’s time to make sure you don’t unknowingly download one of them, […]

I recently received two alerts from Microsoft that someone was trying to sign into my account. The emails offered me links to view activity and […]

You may have given away your Facebook login information unintentionally if you downloaded one of over 400 malicious apps designed to steal Facebook credentials from […]

WhatsApp is the world’s most popular chat app, making it the perfect platform for spreading misinformation and lies. You can waste your time begging your […]

The popularity of BeReal is on another level. After all, any app that tops the charts on TikTok needs to be taken seriously, especially when […]

Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge come with advanced spell checking tools: but because they are advanced (they help you with more than just spell checking), […]

It happens to the best of us: you can be aware of all the latest phishing scams and still fall for one. While the realization […]

If you feel like you just updated Chrome, then you must have. On Wednesday, Google updated its web browser to version 105 , introducing new […]

Instagram verification is pretty damn strict . There are a number of requirements you need to meet to get the blue badge, so if Instagram […]

Owning physical media has its benefits , especially in the era of streaming and digital distribution, but it also comes with risks such as loss, […]

If you recently updated Google Chrome to version 104 , you may be surprised to know that another update is already available for your browser. […]

If you spend all day videoconferencing, you might think that Zoom has completely taken over your Mac. However, a serious security vulnerability allows hackers to […]

Mac computers have security features installed by default that prevent you from installing applications that contain viruses or malware. This is generally a great system, […]

Apple and App Store devices are generally considered to be more secure than competitors such as Android or Windows. Apple has better control and curation […]

Android users take note: There is a new malware in the Google Play Store that is attacking your data. Dubbed “Facestealer”, this new malware can […]

Bots and spam comments are nothing new on YouTube, but lately the site has been flooded with fake accounts trying to trick viewers into commenting […]

Yesterday (May 10) was Microsoft’s “Patch Tuesday” and should not be ignored . The new system update fixes 75 security vulnerabilities in Windows, including three […]