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What are botnets, and how do you protect against them?

Botnets are large networks of hijacked devices (robots) that can be remotely controlled by their creator. Mainly run for profit...
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4 mins

Could Facebook’s messenger merger signal dark days for WhatsApp users?

NOTE: This post was originally published on January 31, 2019 Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg recently announced plans to merge his...
The iPhone incoming call screen, except both the icons say accept. Even the decline one. Nice.
1 min

FaceTime flaw lets people hear you, before you even answer

Think twice before cursing that ex who won’t stop calling: A newly found bug in Apple’s FaceTime means someone...
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4 mins

ExpressVPN publishes outside security audit and open-sources browser extension

These two new trust and transparency initiatives further enable everyone to verify that ExpressVPN lives up to our security promises.
Facebook Meme Challenge Data Mining
4 mins

Facebook’s 10-Year Challenge went from nostalgic to dystopian real quick

NOTE: This post was originally published on January 25, 2019 A seemingly innocuous photo op with a potentially seedy underside,...
The U.S. government shutdown causes privacy problems
3 mins

In U.S. government shutdown, your privacy takes a hit

The U.S. government shutdown is causing problems on both the pyhsical and digital level. Here's how it affects your privacy.
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ExpressVPN survey: Americans doubt they’ll get more power over their data

The vast majority of Americans want more control over who shares their personal data but are not confident that...
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2 mins

Here’s why Australia’s cybersecurity bill is a terrible idea

Despite international protest, Australia has passed a new bill that essentially outlaws encryption technology, making its population of 25...
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3 mins

Cloudy skies ahead: LA is suing the Weather Channel for selling...

The city of LA is suing the Weather Company, a subsidiary of IBM, for secretly mining and selling user...
An illustration of a man walking with a phone as data spills onto the floor.
2 mins

4 Ways you can be identified through social media

On social media, it is easy to forget who can see our posts. A pseudonym can protect us from...

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