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Facebook data breach exposes details of 500 million users

A massive data breach has exposed the personal information of over 500 million Facebook users. According to security researchers, the leaked data is now being shared freely online.In this article, we’ll tell you about...

Facebook Finds New iOS Spyware Phenakite

Discovery underscores risks of iOS configuration profilesFacebook security researchers have discovered a new iOS spyware threat which they're calling "Phenakite". They believe that the malware was developed by an...

Five ways to keep your kids off dating apps

Being a mom or dad is hard. And these days, it seems like it’s harder than ever.In addition to all the old challenges of raising happy and healthy kids, we have a host of new things to worry about as well. And one of...

Four Apps for Helping Others

The Covid-19 pandemic has created an enormous amount of stress and uncertainty. It’s understandable: We’re worried about our relatives, nervous about the state of the economy, and concerned for our own health. We all...

Four ways mediocre enterprise security can cost you money—and more

September 12, 2019

Cybersecurity spending worldwide is estimated to reach well over $120 billion in 2019—and most analysts predict steady growth after that. There’s a reason why companies are investing so heavily in security: Experts...

Getting back to security basics

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, work, and study — and has created new digital security and privacy issues as well. But as they say, sometimes the more things change, the more they stay the...

Government issues alert about cyberattacks on critical infrastructure

The U.S. government has issued an alert warning that there is an increased danger of cyberattacks on civilian infrastructure. The alert comes from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National...

Hacker breaches water treatment plant in Florida, tampers with chemical safety...

February 10, 2021

Last week, someone breached the computer system of a water treatment plant in Florida. According to public officials, the hacker tampered with critical safety settings, making changes that could have released toxic...

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Hackers at 25 with Renoly Santiago

November 13, 2020

Renoly Santiago has starred in such box office hits as Dangerous Minds and Con Air — but to his fans in the infosec community, he’s best known for playing Phantom Phreak in the cult classic Hackers. The film...

Highlights from the 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference

Apple’s 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC21) kicked off on Monday. As in years past, Apple used the keynote to announce the new OSes and a range of exciting new features. Here are the highlights, with a special...

How to avoid package delivery scams

December 11, 2020

For record numbers of people, holiday gift buying was done online this year — and now everyone is waiting around for those presents to be delivered, hoping there won’t be any issues or delays. The bad guys know...

How to Avoid Student Loan Forgiveness Scams

October 17, 2022

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a one-time plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans for those who qualify.It’s big news. It involves money. And that makes it very, very likely that scammers will...

How to avoid Valentine’s Day romance scams

February 4, 2021

Valentine’s Day 2021 is right around the corner, and the FBI is telling people to be on the lookout for romance scams. In this article, we’ll tell you what romance scams are, how they work, and how you can avoid...

How to begin a career in Mac security

Cybersecurity is a hot field for students and career changers — and increasingly, for people who love macOS security as well! At the moment, there’s a massive shortage of skilled cybersecurity workers worldwide. That,...

How to buy safe IoT gifts

How to buy safe IoT gifts

November 23, 2020

Internet of Things (IoT) devices can make great gifts, but the IoT in general is notoriously insecure — and with IoT threats on the rise, that’s a real cause for concern. If you were planning on buying an IoT...

How to check for stalkerware on an iPhone

October 13, 2021

Stalkerware is frequently thought of as an Android problem, but it can affect iOS users as well. Read on to learn more about the phenomenon of stalkerware, and how to check for stalkerware on an iPhone.What is...

How to detect UpdateAgent Mac malware

How to detect UpdateAgent Mac malware

February 8, 2022

Earlier this month, Microsoft published research about the evolution of UpdateAgent Mac malware. Media outlets picked up the story, with many of them describing the changes to UpdateAgent in rather dramatic terms:...

How to protect kids from sextortion

February 24, 2023

The FBI says sextortion is on the rise—and that it is increasingly affecting children and teens. Here’s everything you need to know about this troubling trend, along with resources on how to use iPhone and Mac tools to...

How to protect yourself from e-skimmers

December 1, 2020

The holiday shopping season is prime time for bad guys, and phishing emails, Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams, and identity theft are recurring threats year after year. Unfortunately, this year has the potential to be...

How to set up a new iPhone in 2021 running iOS 14

February 3, 2021

A new iPhone is a ton of fun — but once you have your shiny new device up and running, you should also take a few minutes to configure it for security, privacy, and performance.Use these iPhone setup tips to get more...

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