Google's unknown tracker alerts will soon detect unwanted Bluetooth trackers
Coming later this summer, the update will apply to any unauthorized Bluetooth tracker.
Katie joined Engadget in 2023 to cover security, that's anything from data privacy to best cyber practices and more. She started her career covering government technology, which still has a special place in her coverage, but has also covered business tech, cloud and cybersecurity at publications like Insider and Industry Dive. A firm believer in logging off, she spends her time baking her way through cookbooks, being outside, and taking on new crafts or home improvement projects.
Articles By Katie Malone
Google adds more context and AI-generated photos to image search
Photos on the search engine will soon include an "about this image" option.
The government is very hackable, and they have your data
Sure, adversaries want government secrets, but they can also get your personal information.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
The best VPNs for 2023
Don’t fall for the hyped-up, overly-marketed options.
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.
The dos and don’ts of location sharing
Nearly every app asks for it, but most don’t need it.
It took a TikToker barely 30 minutes to doxx me
Kristen Sotakoun found out way too much about me in a consensual test of my online security.
Eight months post-Roe, reproductive-health privacy is still messy
Your phone holds health information that could be turned against you by governments, hackers and more.
Apple is convinced my dog is stalking me
A vital AirTag safety feature is incorrectly notifying me every day.
Twitter’s 2FA paywall is a good opportunity to upgrade your security practices
The platform could become less secure — but that doesn't mean you have to be.
Hyundai and Kia release software update to prevent TikTok thefts
The patch comes after at least 14 reported crashes and eight fatalities.
Update your Apple devices now to patch a security flaw
The issue “may have been actively exploited,” according to Apple.
