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How to Spot a Business Email Compromise Scam

By: Justin Pot — June 16th 2024 at 12:00
In this common email scam, a criminal pretending to be your boss or coworker emails you asking for a favor involving money. Here’s what do to when a bad actor lands in your inbox.
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A Guide to RCS, Why Apple’s Adopting It, and How It Makes Texting Better

By: David Nield — June 15th 2024 at 12:30
The messaging standard promises better security and cooler features than plain old SMS. Android has had it for years, but now iPhones are getting it too.
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AI Is Your Coworker Now. Can You Trust It?

By: Kate O'Flaherty — June 4th 2024 at 11:00
Generative AI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot are becoming part of everyday business life. But they come with privacy and security considerations you should know about.
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Apple’s iPhone Spyware Problem Is Getting Worse. Here’s What You Should Know

By: Kate O'Flaherty — May 6th 2024 at 11:30
The iPhone maker has detected spyware attacks against people in more than 150 countries. Knowing if your device is infected can be tricky—but there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself.
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AI Scam Calls: How to Protect Yourself, How to Detect

By: Reece Rogers — April 8th 2024 at 11:30
AI tools are getting better at cloning people’s voices, and scammers are using these new capabilities to commit fraud. Avoid getting swindled by following these expert tips.
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Best Privacy Browsers (2024): Brave, Safari, Ghostery, Firefox, DuckDuckGo

By: David Nield — April 6th 2024 at 12:30
Ad trackers are out of control. Use a browser that reins them in.
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You Should Update Apple iOS and Google Chrome ASAP

By: Kate O'Flaherty — March 31st 2024 at 10:00
Plus: Microsoft patches over 60 vulnerabilities, Mozilla fixes two Firefox zero-day bugs, Google patches 40 issues in Android, and more.
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Here Are the Google and Microsoft Security Updates You Need Right Now

By: Kate O'Flaherty — February 29th 2024 at 16:30
Plus: Mozilla patches 12 flaws in Firefox, Zoom fixes seven vulnerabilities, and more critical updates from February.
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5 Best VPN Services (2024): For Routers, PC, iPhone, Android, and More

By: Scott Gilbertson — February 27th 2024 at 14:00
It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.
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I Stopped Using Passwords. It's Great—and a Total Mess

By: Matt Burgess — February 8th 2024 at 12:00
Passkeys are here to replace passwords. When they work, it’s a seamless vision of the future. But don’t ditch your old logins just yet.
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Apple and Google Just Patched Their First Zero-Day Flaws of the Year

By: Kate O'Flaherty — January 31st 2024 at 12:00
Plus: Google fixes dozens of Android bugs, Microsoft rolls out nearly 50 patches, Mozilla squashes 15 Firefox flaws, and more.
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Apple iOS 17.3: How to Turn on iPhone's New Stolen Device Protection

By: Matt Burgess — January 22nd 2024 at 18:43
Apple’s iOS 17.3 introduces Stolen Device Protection to iPhones, which could stop phone thieves from taking over your accounts. Here’s how to enable it right now.
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How to Opt Out of Comcast’s Xfinity Storing Your Sensitive Data

By: Reece Rogers — January 19th 2024 at 13:00
One of America’s largest internet providers may collect data about your political beliefs, race, and sexual orientation to serve personalized ads.
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How to Stop Your X Account From Getting Hacked Like the SEC's

By: Lily Hay Newman — January 12th 2024 at 17:30
The US Securities and Exchange Commission and security firm Mandiant both had their X accounts breached, possibly due to changes to X’s two-factor authentication settings. Here’s how to fix yours.
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What It’s Like to Use Apple’s Lockdown Mode

By: Lily Hay Newman — January 2nd 2024 at 12:00
If you're at high risk of being targeted by mercenary spyware, or just don't mind losing iOS features for extra security, the company's restricted mode is surprisingly usable.
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Google Fixes Nearly 100 Android Security Issues

By: Kate O'Flaherty — December 31st 2023 at 12:00
Plus: Apple shuts down a Flipper Zero Attack, Microsoft patches more than 30 vulnerabilities, and more critical updates for the last month of 2023.
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9 Best Password Managers (2024): Features, Pricing, and Tips

By: Scott Gilbertson — April 28th 2024 at 13:00
Keep your logins locked down with our favorite password management apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.
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How to Not Get Hacked by a QR Code

By: David Nield — December 3rd 2023 at 12:00
QR codes can be convenient—but they can also be exploited by malicious actors. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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Google Fixes a Seventh Zero-Day Flaw in Chrome—Update Now

By: Kate O'Flaherty — November 30th 2023 at 15:42
Plus: Major security patches from Microsoft, Mozilla, Atlassian, Cisco, and more.
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You Don’t Need to Turn Off Apple’s NameDrop Feature in iOS 17

By: Reece Rogers — November 27th 2023 at 15:15
Yes, your iPhone automatically turns on NameDrop with the latest software update. But you shouldn’t really be worried about it—regardless of what the police are saying.
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Private and Secure Web Search Engines: DuckDuckGo, Brave, Kagi, Startpage

By: Boone Ashworth, David Nield, Matt Burgess — November 26th 2023 at 14:00
What you look for online is up to you—just make sure no one else is taking a peek.
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How to Turn Off Facebook’s Two-Factor Authentication Change

By: Reece Rogers — March 5th 2024 at 22:28
With Meta’s updated 2FA process, the company now automatically trusts devices you often use.
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How to Get Facebook Without Ads—if It’s Available for You

By: Reece Rogers — November 9th 2023 at 16:18
Meta now offers users an ad-free option, but it’s only available in Europe for those who can afford the €10-a-month subscription.
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Apple, Google, and Microsoft Just Patched Some Spooky Security Flaws

By: Kate O'Flaherty — October 31st 2023 at 11:00
Plus: Major vulnerability fixes are now available for a number of enterprise giants, including Cisco, VMWare, Citrix, and SAP.
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How to Stop Google Bard From Storing Your Data and Location

By: Reece Rogers — October 1st 2023 at 12:00
Checking out this AI chatbot's new features? Make sure to keep these privacy tips in mind during your interactions.
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Facebook Trains Its AI on Your Data. Opting Out May Be Futile

By: Reece Rogers — September 7th 2023 at 12:00
Here's how to request that your personal information not be used to train Meta's AI model. "Request" is the operative word here.
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How to Use Proton Sentinel to Keep Your Accounts Safe

By: David Nield — September 3rd 2023 at 11:00
If you want the highest possible level of protection, this is it.
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Social Media and Mental Health

By: Pia Ceres — August 23rd 2023 at 12:00
Here’s what the science really says about teens and screens—and how to start the conversation with young people of any age.
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The Most Popular Digital Abortion Clinics, Ranked by Data Privacy

By: Kristen Poli — August 21st 2023 at 12:00
Telehealth companies that provide abortion pills are surging in popularity. Which are as safe as they claim to be?
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How to Remove Your Personal Info From Google by Using Its ‘Results About You’ Tool

By: Reece Rogers — September 3rd 2023 at 12:00
You can now set up alerts for whenever your home address, phone number, and email address appears in Search.
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What Doctors Wish You Knew About HIPAA and Data Security

By: Julie Charnet — August 8th 2023 at 12:00
Think US health data is automatically kept private? Think again.
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Apple iOS, Google Android Patch Zero-Days in July Security Updates

By: Kate O'Flaherty — July 31st 2023 at 11:00
Plus: Mozilla fixes two high-severity bugs in Firefox, Citrix fixes a flaw that was used to attack a US-based critical infrastructure organization, and Oracle patches over 500 vulnerabilities.
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How to Use Discord’s Family Center With Your Teens

By: Reece Rogers — July 11th 2023 at 15:00
The popular communication platform launched a new child safety tool for parents. Here’s what the feature does (and doesn’t) include.
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How Threads' Privacy Policy Compares to Twitter's (and Its Rivals')

By: Reece Rogers — July 6th 2023 at 23:46
Want to try out Meta’s new social media app? Here’s more context on what personal data is collected by Threads and similar social media apps.
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How to Stop Google From Deleting Your Inactive Account

By: Reece Rogers — November 25th 2023 at 14:00
Your inactive profiles, like Gmail or Docs, could turn into digital dust later this year. A few clicks can save them.
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WhatsApp 2023: New Privacy Features, Settings, and More

By: Matt Burgess — May 16th 2023 at 15:00
The Meta-owned app offers end-to-end encryption of texts, images, and more by default—but its settings aren't as private as they could be.
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How to Use Google Authenticator

By: Reece Rogers — May 14th 2023 at 12:00
The two-factor authentication tool got some serious upgrades that can help you bolster security for your online accounts.
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How ChatGPT—and Bots Like It—Can Spread Malware

By: David Nield — April 19th 2023 at 11:00
Generative AI is a tool, which means it can be used by cybercriminals, too. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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How to Use Apple’s New All-In-One Password Manager

By: Justin Pot — April 11th 2023 at 13:00
Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac now have a built-in password feature, complete with two-factor authentication.
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How You Can Tell the AI Images of Trump’s Arrest Are Deepfakes

By: Reece Rogers — March 21st 2023 at 23:31
Doctored images of the former US president went viral on Twitter. These are the telltale signs that they aren’t what they seem.
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I Got Investigated by the Secret Service. Here's How to Not Be Me

By: Sam Fogel — March 19th 2023 at 11:00
Don't drink and tweet.
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AI-Generated Voice Deepfakes Aren’t Scary Good—Yet

By: Lily Hay Newman — March 15th 2023 at 12:00
The threat of scammers using voice deepfakes in their cons is real, but researchers say old-school voice-impersonation attacks are still the more pressing concern.
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What to Do When Your Boss Is Spying on You

By: Omar L. Gallaga — March 4th 2023 at 13:00
Employee monitoring increased with Covid-19’s remote work—and stuck around for back-to-the-office.
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Apple Users Need to Update iOS Now to Patch Serious Flaws

By: Kate O'Flaherty — February 28th 2023 at 12:00
Plus: Microsoft fixes several zero-day bugs, Google patches Chrome and Android, Mozilla rids Firefox of a full-screen vulnerability, and more.
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How to Protect Yourself From Twitter’s 2FA Crackdown

By: Matt Burgess — February 20th 2023 at 15:04
Twitter is disabling SMS-based two-factor authentication. Switch to these alternatives to keep your account safe.
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How to Make Sure You’re Not Accidentally Sharing Your Location

By: David Nield — February 12th 2023 at 12:00
Keep your movements private.
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You Really Need to Update Firefox and Android Right Now

By: Kate O'Flaherty — January 31st 2023 at 12:00
January saw a slew of security patches for iOS, Chrome, Windows, and more.
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How to Encrypt any File, Folder, or Drive on Your System

By: David Nield — January 22nd 2023 at 13:00
Trust us, it’s safer this way.
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The Password Isn’t Dead Yet. You Need a Hardware Key

By: Lily Hay Newman — December 30th 2022 at 13:00
Any multifactor authentication adds protection, but a physical token is the best bet when it really counts.
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LastPass Data Breach: It’s Time to Ditch This Password Manager

By: Lily Hay Newman — December 28th 2022 at 19:53
The password manager’s most recent data breach is so concerning, users need to take immediate steps to protect themselves.
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Lensa AI and ‘Magic Avatars’: What to Know Before Using the App

By: Reece Rogers — December 9th 2022 at 12:00
Are you thinking about uploading some selfies and buying a pack of ‘Magic Avatars’? Consider these expert tips first.
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Drop What You're Doing and Update iOS, Android, and Windows

By: Kate O'Flaherty — November 30th 2022 at 12:00
Plus: Major patches dropped this month for Chrome, Firefox, VMware, Cisco, Citrix, and SAP.
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I Lost $17,000 in Crypto. Here’s How to Avoid My Mistake

By: Alexander Webb — November 24th 2022 at 13:00
I’m not the first person to suffer this fate, but hopefully I can be the last.
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How to Avoid Black Friday Scams Online

By: David Nield — November 24th 2022 at 12:00
'Tis the season for swindlers and hackers. Use these tips to spot frauds and keep your payment info secure.
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How to Use Apple Pay or Google Wallet Instead of Plastic Cards

By: Reece Rogers — November 9th 2022 at 01:00
Cash is safe—for now. Contactless payment methods, like Apple Pay or Google Wallet, are more of a threat to the existence of physical cards.
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Your Microsoft Exchange Server Is a Security Liability

By: Andy Greenberg — October 21st 2022 at 11:00
Endless vulnerabilities. Massive hacking campaigns. Slow and technically tough patching. It's time to say goodbye to on-premise Exchange.
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How to Use Passkeys in Google Chrome and Android

By: David Nield — October 16th 2022 at 11:00
Google wants to make your digital life—in its ecosystem, anyway—passwordless and more secure.
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Windows 11 Now Offers Automatic Phishing Protection

By: David Nield — October 10th 2022 at 13:00
You’re safer than ever—here’s how.
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How to Protect Yourself If Your School Uses Surveillance Tech

By: Pia Ceres — October 10th 2022 at 11:00
Colleges and K-12 campuses increasingly monitor student emails, social media, and more. Here’s how to secure your (or your child’s) privacy.
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Go Update iOS, Chrome, and HP Computers to Fix Serious Flaws

By: Kate O'Flaherty — September 30th 2022 at 11:00
Plus: WhatsApp plugs holes that could be used for remote execution attacks, Microsoft patches a zero-day vulnerability, and more.
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