Category: Security

Dumping passwords can improve your security — really Security keys, biometrics and a technology called FIDO are upgrading today’s feeble security foundation.

Privacy 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.

Privacy 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.

Germany 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 […]

Attackers 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?

Is 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.

These are the 20 most common passwords leaked on the dark web — make sure none of them are yours Mobile security firm Lookout has a new list of the 20 passwords most commonly found in leaked account information on the dark web. Some are surprisingly easy to guess.

12 Simple Tools to Protect Your Privacy Quick way to enhance online privacy? Use these simple tools to easily take control of your data.