How data breaches shaped the way we use passwords today
Rules for setting passwords and enhanced system protections have been influenced by cybersecurity events.
What is a Canada digital ID?
Canada is planning to launch a countrywide digital ID system. Find out the benefits and risks of such a program.
Ups and downs of post-quantum cryptography—and our hybrid solution
A paper claiming the creation of an algorithm that could break post-quantum encryption created a stir in the cybersecurity world.
2 years post-Musk: Is X nearing super app status?
The verdict is in…
40% U.S. travelers feel social pressure to share their locations
Even though the vast majority of survey respondents are concerned about sharing travel details on social media.
UK survey exposes Brits’ biggest holiday gripes
Rising costs, dirty hotel rooms, and unreliable Wi-Fi are top pet peeves for British travelers.
Survey: How worried are you about cybercrime while traveling?
Up to 7% of travelers fall victim to cybercrime on their vacations. Learn which nations feel best prepared to tackle scams and hacking while abroad.
Data for dollars: Beware of cash-incentive deals
Would you sell your data to a retailer? That’s essentially what’s going on when a company offers you money or discounts just for registering an account.
Explainer: Google settles class-action lawsuit over Incognito mode
Chrome’s Incognito mode doesn’t prevent Google from tracking you—and users sued over it. Here are the terms Google agreed to in a settlement.
What is Incognito mode, and is it safe?
Even in Incognito mode, your privacy is not guaranteed—as highlighted by recently settled lawsuit against Google.
SSH vs. VPN: Which is better?
Both provide a secure, encrypted connection—but SSH is more limiting.
Are age verification laws in the U.S. a threat to digital freedom?
Some states are requiring ID to access adult content online. Here’s why it’s a problem.
Will deceased accounts on social media outnumber the living?
Social media accounts belonging to deceased people are set to outnumber living populations.
