iMessage Contact Key Verification could arrive with iOS 16.6The feature makes an appearance in the latest iOS beta. By I. Bonifacic, 05.21.2023
WiZ's motion-sensing smart lights can now monitor your homeIt uses WIFi to detect movement. By S. Dent, 05.12.2023
Google's unknown tracker alerts will soon detect unwanted Bluetooth trackersComing later this summer, the update will apply to any unauthorized Bluetooth tracker.By K. Malone, 05.11.2023
The government is very hackable, and they have your dataSure, adversaries want government secrets, but they can also get your personal information.By K. Malone, 05.10.2023
Google is replacing Chrome's lock icon because most people don't know what it meansThe lock created a false sense of security.By J. Fingas, 05.04.2023
Apple releases its first rapid-fire security updates for iPhone, iPad and MacThe rollout hasn't been completely smooth, however.By J. Fingas, 05.02.2023
Google Authenticator finally syncs one-time codes in the cloudYou won't be locked out if you lose your device.By J. Fingas, 04.25.2023
Three Samsung employees reportedly leaked sensitive data to ChatGPTOne is said to have asked the chatbot to generate notes from a recorded meeting.By K. Holt, 04.08.2023
What do AI chatbots know about us, and who are they sharing it with?Use the programs with caution, like you would any other app. By K. Malone, 04.07.2023
The dos and don’ts of location sharingNearly every app asks for it, but most don’t need it. By K. Malone, 04.06.2023
Ransomware hackers leak second batch of city data from Oakland attackThe Play group dumped sensitive data for city employees.By J. Fingas, 04.06.2023
Google and ADT team up for new Nest-integrated security toolsWindow sensors, motion sensors, keypads and more.By L. Bonk, 03.29.2023
Portions of Twitter's source code were reportedly leaked onlineThe data had been posted to Github but has since been taken down.By A. Tarantola, 03.27.2023
OpenAI says a bug leaked sensitive ChatGPT user dataThe same glitch that shared chat history titles may have divulged email addresses and payment info too.By A. Tarantola, 03.25.2023
Windows 11 security flaw exposes cropped-out screenshot dataMicrosoft is investigating the vulnerability.By J. Fingas, 03.22.2023
US authorities arrest alleged BreachForums owner and FBI hacker PompompurinFor the time being, the dark web forum is still up and running.By I. Bonifacic, 03.20.2023
FBI says Americans lost $10.3 billion to internet scammers in 2022Many people fell prey to crypto fraud.By J. Fingas, 03.15.2023
It took a TikToker barely 30 minutes to doxx meKristen Sotakoun found out way too much about me in a consensual test of my online security.By K. Malone, 03.14.2023
TikTok whistleblower claims US data privacy efforts are seriously flawedThere are questions about how much the former employee really knows.By J. Fingas, 03.11.2023
Ring Car Cam hands-on: Amazon's video security ecosystem hits America's highwaysHowever, taking some of these features on the road will cost you $6 a month.By A. Tarantola, 03.11.2023