Stop saying, “We take your privacy and security seriously”
In my years covering cybersecurity, there’s one variation of the same lie that floats above…
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Marriott now lets you check if you’re a victim of the Starwood hack
Hotel chain giant Marriott will now let you check if you’re a victim of the…
Users complain of account hacks, but OkCupid denies a data breach
It’s bad enough that dating sites are a pit of exaggerations and inevitable disappointment, they’re…
Google makes it easier for cheap phones and smart devices to encrypt your data
Encryption is an important part of the whole securing-your-data package, but it’s easy to underestimate…
Many popular iPhone apps secretly record your screen without asking
Many major companies, like Air Canada, Hollister and Expedia, are recording every tap and swipe you…
India’s largest bank SBI leaked account data on millions of customers
India’s largest bank has secured an unprotected server that allowed anyone to access financial information…
Cheap Internet of Things gadgets betray you even after you toss them in the trash
You may think that the worst you’ll risk by buying a bargain-bin smart bulb or…
Without proof, is Huawei still a national security threat?
It’s Huawei vs. the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and most of Europe…
Researcher shows how popular app ES File Explorer exposes Android device data
Why is one of the most popular Android apps running a hidden web server in…