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6 Easy Ways to Stop Companies From Tracking You
The less data companies collect about you, the less they can share, sell, or lose in a breach. Start protecting your privacy with these simple steps.
New AI Scams Are Targeting You, LastPass Was Breached Again, and an Urgent Warning for Apple Owners
LastPass is back in the headlines, Apple users are facing a troubling hardware flaw, and AI is making life easier for scammers. Here's what happened in cybersecurity this week.
How Well Are You Protected? Rate Your Antivirus or Security Suite Solutions Today
Tell us all about the anti-malware brands you use to defend your PCs, phones, and more against threats. Then, enter to win a $250 Amazon card.
Looking for a New Password Manager After the LastPass Data Breach? Here's the Best Way to Switch
LastPass has been breached (again). If you're looking for another password manager, we've tested all the top contenders, and our guide makes switching easier than you might think.
I Traced My Leaked Email Address to the Dark Web. Here's How It Got There
After AI-powered scams overwhelmed my inbox, I investigated how my email address ended up on the dark web—and discovered the many ways personal data slips out of our control.
As the World Cup Begins, the Internet Enters Its Own High-Stakes Tournament of Scams
This week in cybersecurity saw a surge of World Cup-related scams, malware hidden in gaming tools, a fake breach-reporting incident that briefly disrupted a state portal, and more.
From Instagram Takeovers to Stolen Password Vaults: A Multi-Front Cyberattack Week You Shouldn't Ignore
If you use social media, a password manager, or Spotify, you might already be in the blast radius of this week's digital security fallout.
This Week in Cybersecurity: How AI Supercharged Hackers, Scammers, and Even Worms
From account hijacks and convincing scams to surveillance systems and experimental malware, AI was behind some of this week's biggest cybersecurity stories. Even the worms got an upgrade.
Craigslist Founder Teams Up With a Muppet to Persuade People to Stop Clicking on Scams
Craig Newmark tells us about his star turn alongside Sesame Street's the Count. “I take [scams] personally," Newmark says. "It pisses me off.”
From Pentagon Concerns to Street-Level Phone Theft: Digital Tracking Is Everyone's Problem Now
From ad-tech surveillance targeting US troops to stolen iPhones and AI-assisted cyberattacks, this week's security news showed how deeply digital tracking now affects everyone.
This Week in Hacks: ShinyHunters Hit 7-Eleven, Trump Mobile Exposes Data, and Scammers Target World Cup Fans
Bitwarden is in trouble, ShinyHunters shows no sign of slowing down, and GitHub got hacked (again). It's not all bad news this week, though! I'm here to walk you through it.
Canvas Paid Hackers, AI Chatbots Are Doxxing Users, and More Security Chaos This Week
It's been a rough week on the internet: The fallout from the Canvas breach continues, AI chatbots are handing out people's phone numbers, and Android giveth and taketh away (your security).
I Went Into the Dark Web So You Don't Have To. Here's What's Actually Down There
When you hear "the dark web," you probably think of illegal, sordid activity, but that's not the whole picture. I don't recommend staying long, but these tips can help you explore the dark web using Tails, Tor, and a VPN.
Your Data Was Leaked. Here's What Hackers Hope You Don't Do Next
Your information is already out there. What you do in the next few hours could determine whether hackers steal your money, hijack your accounts, or move on to an easier target.
While You Manage 120 Passwords, AI Is Deleting Databases and Governments Are Blocking the Web
This week in cybersecurity news, the internet's three-way problem—password fatigue, unreliable AI tools, and expanding censorship—shows no signs of slowing down.
Still Using Passwords? It's Time to Upgrade to Passkeys Now
Passkeys are simpler and more secure than passwords. Here's how they work and how to get started.
Don't Let Your Passwords Die With You. Here's How to Share Account Access Safely
Digital legacy features make it easier to transfer account access to family members without sharing passwords up front. I'll show you how to get set up in minutes.
You're Changing Your Password Too Often. Here's Why You Shouldn't
We've been conditioned to think that good cyber hygiene means creating new, strong, and unique passwords every few months. Not so fast!
What Do ADT, Vimeo, and a Rogue AI Have in Common? A Very Bad Week in Cybersecurity
Hackers stole millions of customer records from ADT, scraped user data from Vimeo, and a rogue AI wiped out a company database—and that's just the tip of the infosec iceberg this week.
Infosec This Week: AI Accountability Slips, Windows Defender Turns Attacker, and... Someone Tracked a Warship
This week’s security news includes a restricted AI security tool ending up with Discord users and a $5 Bluetooth tracker being used to locate a $500 million frigate, among other incidents.
