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Did you know that live chat agents on websites can see everything — even messages you never actually sent? This post looks at how this works, and what you can do about it.

After the breakup of a relationship, it’s not just your emotional wellbeing that needs attention — your digital security does too. Here’s what accounts and services to check to avoid awkward situations, unwanted tracking, and unnecessary risk.

Meta’s new Muse Image AI, launched in early July, was briefly training its image generator on user-published Instagram posts. However, following user uproar, Meta killed the feature less than a week later. Here’s the breakdown on Meta’s latest generative AI push — and why you shouldn’t let your guard down just yet.

How Meta plans to implement the NameTag facial recognition feature in its smart glasses, and why it’s already sparking outrage.

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?

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.

Intellexa’s Predator spyware can hide camera and microphone usage indicators on iOS devices. Here’s a look at how it pulls it off.

Breaking down the WhisperPair attack, which allows victims to be tracked via ordinary Bluetooth headphones.

A step-by-step guide to deleting as much of your digital footprint as possible.

Can hackers really hijack your car in 2025?

We explain how cyberattackers intercept cookies, the role of the session ID, and how to keep your cookies from going over to the dark side.

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?

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

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

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?

Why highlighted links to visited sites can be dangerous, and why a solution was over 20 years in the making.

Apple’s Find My network can be exploited to remotely track other vendors’ Android, Windows, and Linux devices.

A security researcher has investigated his own smart mattress cover, discovering several ways to hack it — including through a backdoor preinstalled by the developer.

How to counter new privacy invasions by browser developers

We dive into the mechanics of the controversial nude-scanning app that has mysteriously materialized on a billion phones.

Despite being digital natives, 70% of millennials rarely verify online identities – exposing themselves to risks. Discover how to build safer online habits with expert insights from Kaspersky.