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How to Get Around the US TikTok Ban

By: Lily Hay Newman, Matt Burgess — January 19th 2025 at 05:39
TikTok is now unavailable in the United States—and getting around the ban isn’t as simple as using a VPN. Here’s what you need to know.
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Hey, Maybe It's Time to Delete Some Old Chat Histories

By: Lily Hay Newman — January 1st 2025 at 11:00
Your messages going back years are likely still lurking online, potentially exposing sensitive information you forgot existed. But there's no time like the present to do some digital decluttering.
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Are You Being Tracked by an AirTag? Here’s How to Check

By: Reece Rogers — December 2nd 2024 at 14:00
If you’re worried that one of Apple’s trackers is following you without consent, try these tips.
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The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance

By: Andy Greenberg, Lily Hay Newman — November 12th 2024 at 11:30
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to evade it.
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What Google's U-Turn on Third-Party Cookies Means for Chrome Privacy

By: Kate O'Flaherty — October 8th 2024 at 15:39
Earlier this year, Google ditched its plans to abolish support for third-party cookies in its Chrome browser. While privacy advocates called foul, the implications for users is not so clear cut.
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Apple’s New Passwords App May Solve Your Login Nightmares

By: Matt Burgess — September 16th 2024 at 15:52
Apple is launching its first stand-alone password manager app in iOS 18. Here’s what you need to know.
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How Apple Intelligence’s Privacy Stacks Up Against Android’s ‘Hybrid AI’

By: Kate O'Flaherty — July 4th 2024 at 10:00
Generative AI is seeping into the core of your phone, but what does that mean for privacy? Here’s how Apple’s unique AI architecture compares to the “hybrid” approach adopted by Samsung and Google.
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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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