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Study on the Wi-Fi security situation in Mexico

Is Wi-Fi safe in Mexico?

Our experts took a road trip through Mexico ahead of the World Cup to test whether it’s safe to connect to public Wi-Fi access points in major cities.

Nearly half of the world's passwords can be cracked in under a minute

Cracked in under a minute: (nearly) every other password

We’ve revisited our study on the crackability of real-world passwords leaked on the dark web — originally conducted two years ago. The findings are sobering: nearly every other password can be cracked in under a minute, and three out of five take less than an hour. How can we move away from insecure passwords?

The dangers of telehealth: data breaches, phishing, and spam

Is telehealth actually safe?

Telehealth services and apps are blowing up in popularity right now, making the availability of medical services better than ever. But just how safe is telemedicine, and what kind of risks does it carry?

CrystalX RAT: a Trojan for pranks, remote access, and cryptocurrency theft

CrystalX RAT can flip your screen and steal your crypto

The new CrystalX remote access Trojan looks like the prank viruses of the 90s on the surface, but it causes a lot more damage. It spies on all that’s happening on your computer, steals cryptocurrency and accounts, and gives the attacker full control over your device. We break down how it works, and how to avoid becoming a victim.

How scammers use legitimate surveys to link to malicious sites

Survey-based scams

Spammers have figured out how to hide links to fraudulent sites within surveys created on legitimate platforms. We’re breaking down the ruse and sharing tips on how to avoid falling for it.