Government hacking: How countries surveil their own citizens
There have been numerous incidents in which governments have broken into encrypted apps. This puts your privacy at risk and raises cybersecurity concerns.
Frightening reality: You can buy ransomware as a service
Ransomware attacks were once carried out by skilled hackers. Now, anyone with a credit card can theoretically launch them. Case in point: the Colonial Pipeline hack.
New AI tech bodes ill for identity theft, scams, and propaganda
Artificial intelligence like GPT-3 is advancing deepfakes by imitating real faces, voices, and words. This could spell trouble for the future of humanity.
The battle to outlaw end-to-end encryption in the U.S. is heating...
This post was originally published on July 2, 2020. Following the introduction of the EARN IT bill in the U.S....
What is SIM swapping, and how to avoid it
Malicious actors could cancel your SIM card and divert all your calls to themselves. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself.
5 famous whistleblowers who risked everything
“See something, say something” is a safety and awareness campaign running across multiple cities in the United States. If you...
Marriott loses the data of half a billion customers
Over the past 4 years, up to 500 million people have had their personal data stolen from the Marriott International hotel group.
Is internet privacy a lost cause?
Most people think of privacy as a fundamental right. The right to have a personal conversation without someone listening,...
Swedes are inserting tiny microchips under their skin
Fed up with carrying cumbersome keychains and bulky wallets? Why not copy a growing number of Swedes and implant...
Wi-Fi security: How to stay safe while connected
Wireless security has two components: Authentication and secrecy. And, in theory, responsibility for network security lies with both operators...
