privacy

The Nothing Chats app from Nothing Phone promised to be the iMessage for Android, but in less than 24 hours it was removed from Google Play due to a shocking lack of security.

Our researchers discovered spyware-infected WhatsApp modifications distributed through Telegram channels and websites with WhatsApp mods.

A look at some recent cases of Android malware infiltrating the most official of official app stores — Google Play.

Buying a cheap Android device can be an expensive mistake if it fails to perform its primary function or happens to be infected with viruses right out of the box.

Ready, set, tech: preparing for your kids’ first device.

A detailed checklist on how to prepare for and navigate your child’s first gadget experience.

From watching foreign sports to finding the best online sales, we share the top high-speed VPN lifehacks.

Smiley passwords? Why ever not! The pros and cons of using emojis in passwords.

Generative AI is now a common tool for many, but should business leaders be concerned?

What personal information do modern cars collect about you, and how can you avoid surveillance or hacking of your vehicle?

We explore what Google Ad Topics is, how it functions, and how to disable it. Along the way, we discuss the related topics of Google FLoC, Privacy Sandbox, and the demise of third-party cookies.

Comparing user-friendly, secure alternatives to Zoom, Teams and Google Meet calling.

Researchers have found several spyware-infected versions of Telegram and Signal on Google Play.

The decentralized Mastodon social network claims to be a different breed of social network. Here’s how it works and how to use it without compromising privacy and security.

How URL shorteners work, how they can be used, and the privacy and security threats they pose.

Gadgets to help protect employees’ devices against hackers and other threats.

Detailed tips for those who want to make money from streaming without feeding the trolls.

What settings do you need to clear before getting rid of a gadget?

Here’s how to set up Threads to make your profile both private and secure.

How to secure chats on your phone, and why encryption alone is not enough

Discussing privacy in Threads, and whether you should sign up to Zuckerberg’s Twitter clone.