New Chrome “Privacy Guide” Takes the Confusion Out of Your Privacy Settings In an effort to make web privacy easier and more intuitive, Google is rolling out a new “Privacy Guide” for Chrome. This feature, which will slowly roll out to Chrome version M100 users, lets you quickly review all of your privacy and security controls (and learn how they […]
Read morePrivacy Mythbusting #6: Security equals privacy. (Nope!) While security software is important in staying safe online, it is a common misconception that security = privacy. It does not.
Read moreDumping passwords can improve your security — really Security keys, biometrics and a technology called FIDO are upgrading today’s feeble security foundation.
Read morePrivacy Mythbusting #5: I own my personal information. (Not as much as you think.) When you sign up for a website, the data that is collected is rarely your exclusive legal property.
Read moreDoes Your Android Phone Need an Antivirus App? You may be surprised to learn that Android is the most popular operating system on the planet—even bigger than Windows. That makes it a target for malicious attacks. But do you actually need antivirus apps on your Android phone?
Read morePrivacy Mythbusting #4: I can’t be identified just by browsing a website. (If only!) Just as each person has a unique fingerprint, so does every browser. Websites can use this “browser fingerprint” to track you.
Read moreGermany warns against using Kaspersky software, citing ‘considerable’ cyber risk after Russia’s invasion The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) warned organizations against using Kaspersky antivirus software over fears it could be exploited for cyber-espionage or launching cyberattacks amid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. While the office is not explicitly banning the use of Kaspersky software, the security agency […]
Read moreAttackers can force Amazon Echos to hack themselves with self-issued commands Popular “smart” device follows commands issued by its own speaker. What could go wrong?
Read moreHow to Stop Your Neighbors From Stealing Your Wi-Fi If you gave out your Wi-Fi password or host an open Wi-Fi access point and your neighbors are siphoning away your bandwidth—possibly putting you in legal jeopardy as well—it’s time to put a stop to it. Here’s how.
Read moreIs Antivirus Software Worth Paying For? With device-destroying malware hitting the headlines every few months, a few bucks for the software you need to protect your PC may seem like a price worth paying. But that money may not be getting you the extra protection you think it does.
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