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Let’s Encrypt has issued a billion certificates, securely encrypting nearly 200...
An effortless way to check whether the site you just logged on to maintains an encrypted connection is whether...
Chrome extensions found leaking millions of records
Malicious browser extensions discreetly uploaded personal user data to unknown servers, in a complex web that could be at least 3 years old.
Facial recognition works even when you’re covering your face
Until recently, facial recognition software needed to scan your entire face in order to attempt to identify you. That...
A new survey shows Americans increasingly care about privacy
Given how many privacy breaches hit the news, it’s of little surprise that 96% of Americans recently surveyed by...
Google was publicly indexing your private WhatsApp groups, and no one...
The loophole for the messaging app was only spotlighted recently, but it’s not clear how long they were publicly searchable.
Are you an Android user? Your Bluetooth might be compromised
CVE-2020-0022 is an Android bug which targets the Bluetooth code of Android devices running Oreo (8.0 and 8.1) and Pie (9.0).
The uncrackable Android trojan: What is xHelper?
We’ve advised our readers to stay safe from malware and trojans by keeping their devices updated at all times,...
Google Maps is turning 15. How has it dominated the...
Do you remember the last time you looked at a printed map? If you drive, then maybe you have...
The privacy nightmare in our wallets
Google’s been keeping track of your online purchases, hotel bookings, and newsletter subscriptions for years, but a new privacy...
Organizations push Google for tighter control over bloatware
Is your Android device glitchy and unresponsive? Part of the problem could be bloatware: pre-bundled apps and software that...
