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Cyberattacks in the Russia–Ukraine war

WARNING: This article discusses war and violence. It may be distressing for some readers. For ways to help people in Ukraine, please see Checklist 269: Ukraine, Your Loved Ones, and You.The ongoing Russia–Ukraine war...

Cybersecurity Film and TV Guide

Many of us will be stuck inside for the foreseeable future. But while we won’t be heading to the movies any time soon, that doesn’t mean we have to go without entertainment!There are tons of great movies and TV...

Cybersecurity in 2019: Top 9 stories that show what the future holds

December 27, 2019

This year was a big one for cybersecurity news, with plenty of stories worthy of inclusion in a year-end review. We’re going to focus on those stories that are not only significant in and of themselves, but which are also...

Cybersecurity in the Age of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the rise. It’s transforming industry, education, medicine, and media. But like any new technology, AI may lead to unexpected cybersecurity outcomes. We are still in the early days of...

Cybersecurity New Year’s Resolution #1: Get a password manager

Cybersecurity New Year’s Resolution #1: Get a password manager

January 2, 2020

This January, we’re going to offer you the chance to make some changes which will improve your cybersecurity posture and keep you safer all year long. To do this, we’ll give you some background information on each...

Cybersecurity New Year’s Resolution #2: Turn on 2FA

January 8, 2020

This time of year offers an opportunity to make long overdue changes — changes which can greatly improve your quality of life in the months and years ahead. That’s why we’re spending a few weeks showing you how to...

Cybersecurity New Year’s Resolution #3: Test your phishing awareness

January 14, 2020

This January, we’re giving you four ways to stay digitally safe in the coming year. We’re calling these “cybersecurity New Year’s resolutions”, but really, these are best practices that you can implement at any...

Cybersecurity New Year’s Resolution #4: Teach someone about cybersecurity

January 22, 2020

Over the last three weeks, we’ve given you some suggestions for how to change your habits and improve your personal cybersecurity posture this year. So far, we’ve covered password managers, two-factor authentication,...

DEF CON Safe Mode Highlights

August 14, 2020

DEF CON, a major annual event in the world of cybersecurity, was held just last week. This year, the organizers decided to go virtual, calling the event “DEF CON Safe Mode”. There were a number of great talks...

Digital forensics and privacy: 3 things to know

November 11, 2019

Digital forensic analysts are the Sherlocks of cybersecurity, gathering and interpreting evidence from digital sources for use in criminal or civil court cases. While the field of digital forensics is an interesting topic...

Digital Privacy and Relationships

From sneaking a peek at a partner’s texts to logging into their Facebook account while they’re sleeping, people will go to surprising lengths to see what their significant others are doing online. We...

Digital privacy in the metaverse

November 6, 2021

At the end of October, Facebook made headlines by announcing that the company was changing its name to “Meta”. The name is as a reference to the “metaverse”. CEO Mark Zuckerberg defines this as “an embodied...

Disinformation in the age of social media: Renée DiResta’s Black Hat 2020...

August 12, 2020

Black Hat USA is a major event in the world of information security. This year, due to the ongoing pandemic, the conference went virtual — and the organizers offered open access to many of the most important talks and...

Do Macs get stalkerware?

November 8, 2022

We’ve covered iPhones and stalkerware before — but people sometimes ask us if Macs can get stalkerware too. It’s a great question, but one that doesn’t have a straightforward answer. Read on to learn more.What...

Do schools have a cybersecurity problem?

August 28, 2019

We often think of financial institutions, corporations, and governments as the primary targets of cyberattacks. But are schools at risk as well?The answer, unfortunately, is yes—and the problem is growing.In this...

EARN IT Act moves forward, worrying privacy advocates

The “EARN IT” Act is slowly making its way through the U.S. Senate. Despite strong public criticism, an amended version of the bill was unanimously approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee in early July, setting the...

Easy Password Tip for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 10, 2024

Did you know that October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month? The main initiative of this month is to help lower the number of cyberattacks and data breaches, by showing the community easy and effective ways to help...

Encrypted messaging apps: Everything you need to know

November 13, 2019

Privacy is hard to come by these days. Malicious actors, large corporations, and governments are constantly trying to look over your shoulder when you’re online.But some in the tech community are fighting back. Tools...

iOS 18 in front of blue and pink background

Enhanced Security and Privacy Features in Apple’s iOS 18 You Need To Know...

September 24, 2024

As technology continues to evolve, so too does the need for robust security and privacy measures. With the release of iOS 18, Apple has taken significant strides in enhancing user privacy and security. This update...

Eva Galperin on fighting tech-enabled abuse

Eva Galperin on fighting tech-enabled abuse

September 23, 2021

Eva Galperin is Director of Cybersecurity for Electronic Frontier Foundation, the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital realm. Her work focuses on providing privacy and security for...

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