Privacy

This article explains what might happen if someone transfers you funds and then you withdraw the equivalent in cash from your account to give to them, or if you use your own card to pay for a purchase they make.

Thousands of companies exist for one purpose only: to collect and resell information about each of us. How do they do it, how can you limit data collection, and how do you delete what’s already been collected?

We explore which messaging apps let you chat without an internet connection or cell service, and why you might need this.

Here’s what any responsible parent should do if their kid wants to be a blogger.

We look at how AI can help you plan your vacation — and what can go wrong.

Don’t panic. Again, don’t panic. Did we say don’t panic? A common threat explained in simple terms.

A detailed guide to configuring security and privacy in Garmin Connect and the Connect IQ Store.

Google has rolled out an update for Android that gives Gemini access to your Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and Utilities data without your explicit consent. Here’s a detailed guide on how to disable these permissions.

Adjust your daily routines to leave as little data about yourself online as possible.

First, don’t panic. Second, change your passwords. What else? Read this blogpost to protect your accounts.

Malicious actors are busy setting up fake Netflix websites, trying to trick visitors into paying for supposedly legitimate subscriptions, and promising in-game currency and skins for popular games. How else are they scamming Gen Zers, and what can we do to fight back?

Scammers are promising compensation from a bank to all comers — with no exceptions — and to boost their credibility they’ve even rolled out a deepfake newscast generated by AI.

Ever wondered why kids these days spend so much time online? Most parents do. So we found out what they’re actually doing there (spoiler: nothing bad).

Researchers find 57 potentially dangerous browser extensions in the Chrome Web Store. Here’s why they’re dangerous, and how not to fall victim.

Our experts at GReAT have uncovered a dangerous vulnerability in a smart-home control app that allowed attackers to disable physical security systems.

Planning a safe digital detox: a checklist to help prepare for a vacation and unwind in peace.

A year after its disastrous announcement, Microsoft is finally launching its AI-powered Recall feature on Copilot+ PCs. Is the new version secure, and what’s actually changed?

A look at how Apple’s new child protection features work, what their limitations are, and why you still can’t do without third-party solutions.

This is your World Password Day reminder about how to create strong passwords and remember them.

A popular blogger’s Instagram account was hijacked using a SIM-swap attack, and deepfakes were generated to scam followers.

We explain where and how to view porn without risking the security of your devices or your wallet.