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Tech companies are selling your privacy back to you
This resurgence of privacy-focused ads has a lot to do with the popularity of data laws. That’s not to say advertising privacy is new, it dates back as far as these companies themselves, but regulation made compliance a selling point.
Colorado education department discloses data breach spanning 16 years
While authorities continue to investigate the full extent of the damage, the department has disclosed that the attacked breached personally identifiable information like names and social security numbers.
Nintendo brings 'Mario Kart 8' and 'Splatoon' for Wii U back online August 3rd
'Mario Kart 8' and 'Splatoon' for Wii U are coming back online after Nintendo spent months fixing security flaws.
Canon's new security-focused 'SPAD' camera can capture color video in complete darkness
Canon has just unveiled the MS-500, an unusual model that's one of the most sensitive non-infrared cameras ever developed.
FBI investigation reveals that it was unknowingly using NSO-backed spyware
A New York Times investigation uncovered earlier this year that the US government used spyware made by Israeli hacking firm NSO. Now, after an FBI investigation into who was using the tech, the department uncovered a confusing answer: itself, according to the New York Times on Monday.
'Minecraft' mod exploit lets hackers control your device
Some 'Minecraft' mods are vulnerable to an actively exploited security hole that lets intruders hijack devices.
Tor’s shadowy reputation will only end if we all use it
The Onion Router, now called Tor, is a privacy-focused web browser run by a nonprofit group. This is what people think of as the “dark web,” because the sites aren’t indexed by search engines. But those sites aren’t an inherently criminal endeavor.
Google rolls out anti-stalking measures for AirTag and other Bluetooth trackers
Google’s anti-stalking measures are rolling out. The company’s unknown tracker alerts and other safety measures, announced at Google I/O in May, should start appearing on Android 6.0+ devices beginning today. The initiative aims to reduce the unfortunate rise in digital stalking that materialized soon after Apple’s AirTag launch in 2021.
SEC: Public companies must report cyberattacks within four days
In a move to prevent public companies from delaying news about cyberattacks, the US Security and Exchange Commission has set a four-day deadline to disclose "material cybersecurity incidents."
ExpressVPN review: Our favorite for gaming and streaming
When we tested nine of the top providers earlier this year, ExpressVPN landed on our list as the top choice for streaming services, frequent travel and gaming but, notably, not the best overall.
What the hell are passkeys and why are they suddenly everywhere?
Passkeys are a unique key pair for every online service you use bound to the domain. So, if you create one for your online banking account, and a spoofed website prompts you to sign in, the passkey won’t work.
Hitting the Books: How hackers turned cybercrime into a commercial service
In "Fancy Bear Goes Phishing", Yale Law professor Dr. Scott J Shapiro traces the internet's illicit history through five of the biggest attacks on digital infrastructure ever recorded.
Google's Chrome Password Manager gets new security and usability features
You can now upload from other password managers, add security notes and more.
Everyone is selling VPNs, and that's a problem for security
The sharp spike in VPN ads adds to the confusion and jargon around cybersecurity — and it could be misleading us on how secure we really are.
Ransomware attack exposes sensitive data for nearly 9 million dental patients
A ransomware attack has compromised a dental insurance company, exposing sensitive data for almost 9 million patients.
Microsoft says China installed malware in US systems in Guam
Microsoft and the NSA say Chinese hackers targeted American systems in Guam, the home of a major air base.
iMessage Contact Key Verification could arrive with iOS 16.6
Apple first announced iMessage Contact Key Verification, a feature for protecting conversations from malicious actors, at the end of last year.
WiZ's motion-sensing smart lights can now monitor your home
WiZ has unveiled a new home monitoring system that uses its existing motion-sensing WiFi smart bulbs in combination with Wiz's new $70 (€90) Indoor Camera.
Google's unknown tracker alerts will soon detect unwanted Bluetooth trackers
Android updates to its "Find My Device" network will alert users to unknown trackers, even if they aren't Google branded, the company announced at Google I/O 2023 on Wednesday.
The government is very hackable, and they have your data
You can probably trust the federal government to keep your data safe in the same way you trust the companies you interact with everyday. What makes the government so different, though, is that it’s a high profile target.