You Need to Create a Secret Password With Your Family
Scammers are out of control. Every year, fraudsters and cybercriminals make billions by tricking people into parting with their cash.…
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The Worst Hacks of 2024
Every year has its own mix of digital security debacles, from the absurd to the sinister, but 2024 was particularly…
The Paper Passport Is Dying
Three different approaches to the DTC exist, with two requiring you to carry (but not necessarily use) paper passports, while…
The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2024
For its entire existence as a global medium, the internet’s evolution has been caught in a tug of war, pulled…
US Treasury Department Admits It Got Hacked by China
A disclosure notice to the United States Congress on Monday revealed that the US Treasury Department suffered a breach earlier…
Hey, Maybe It’s Time to Delete Some Old Chat Histories
Similarly, you may want to go through your chats on Android or iOS and delete old SMS conversations. Meta’s Messenger…
Facebook and Instagram Ads Push Gun Silencers Disguised as Car Parts
Experts believe the operation is based in China and relies on a drop-shipping scheme. “It’s likely just a reshipper selling…
Californians Say X Blocked Them From Viewing Amber Alert About Missing 14-Year-Old
People in Missouri reported encountering a similar issue in July 2023, when the Missouri Highway Patrol sent out an Amber…
Apple May Owe You $20 in a Siri Privacy Lawsuit Settlement
It may be a new year, but the hacks, scams, and dangerous people lurking online haven’t gone anywhere. Just a…
License Plate Readers Are Leaking Real-Time Video Feeds and Vehicle Data
In just 20 minutes this morning, an automated license-plate-recognition (ALPR) system in Nashville, Tennessee, captured photographs and detailed information from…