Security News This Week: Sensitive US Military Emails Exposed
US Special Operations Command’s spokesperson Ken McGraw told TechCrunch that an investigation is underway. “We can confirm at this point [that] no […]
Tag: Security / Privacy
You Can’t Trust App Developers’ Privacy Claims on Google Play
It’s basically impossible to keep track of what all your mobile apps are doing and what data they share with whom and […]
How to Protect Yourself From Twitter’s 2FA Crackdown
The latest bizarre move of Elon Musk’s Twitter ownership weakens the security of millions of accounts. On February 17, Twitter announced plans to […]
How to Unlock Your iPhone With a Security Key
It’s important to note that you don’t want to lose your security key. Apple will prompt you to set up two to […]
How to Make Sure You’re Not Accidentally Sharing Your Location
Your devices and apps really, really want to know where you are—whether it’s to tell you the weather, recommend some restaurants you […]
North Korean Hackers Are Attacking US Hospitals
With a major United States intelligence authority set to expire at the end of the year, and a congressional showdown brewing over […]
The FBI’s Most Controversial Surveillance Tool Is Under Threat
Prominent political figures, including US Senators Ron Wyden and Rand Paul, have put forward bills in the past seeking to limit the FBI’s […]
Meet the Creator of North Korea’s Favorite Crypto Privacy Service
In the cryptocurrency economy, there’s often a fine line between financial privacy and money laundering. Now one Bitcoin “mixer” service called Sinbad.io […]
Want to Delete Your Twitter DMs? Good Luck With That
Twitter’s direct messages have always been a security liability. The DMs you send to friends and internet strangers aren’t end-to-end encrypted, making your […]
The Political Theater Behind the State of the Union Data Privacy Push
When it comes to antitrust and tech, there’s a trust deficit on Capitol Hill, even as pressure to act continues to mount. […]