security

Building a functional app without programming skills is now a possibility, but maintaining it and ensuring cybersecurity remains a challenge. Here are several protective measures that even non-technical creators can implement.

Smart sex toys and their companion apps collect and process some extremely personal data. We break down the risks involved, and ways to protect your privacy.

Personal backups and home NAS are now in cybercriminals’ crosshairs. We break down exactly how hackers encrypt your data — and how you can stop them.

We break down how AI assistant hallucinations can turn lethal, and explain the fundamental principles you need to follow to avoid becoming an accidental casualty of progress.

Tired of hallucinations in AI overviews, and have no clue as to why or how Copilot suddenly appeared on your PC? Here’s a guide to switching off those intrusive AI features in popular services.

An in-depth analysis of CVE-2026-3102, a vulnerability posing a potential threat to anyone processing images on a Mac.

What corporate security teams should do about the “viral” AI agent.

Learn how to spot deepfakes in photos, videos, voice messages, and video calls in real time.

NFC relay attacks, pre-installed Trojans, and other nasties ruining the Android experience in 2026.

How criminals exploit the familiar “tap your phone to pay” feature to steal your money.

We break down a new scam that leverages Telegram Mini Apps, and explain how to avoid taking the bait.

From karaoke rooms to gynecology clinics — these are just some of the tens of thousands of locations where compromised IP cameras were discovered in South Korea. Here’s how to avoid unwittingly starring in steamy videos you didn’t authorize.

Millions of websites based on React and Next.js contain an easy-to-exploit vulnerability that can lead to complete server takeover. How to check if your server is vulnerable, and protect corporate web assets?

How researchers hacked DeckMate 2 card shufflers, and how the mafia exploited those very vulnerabilities to cheat at poker.

How attackers use AI-generated fake websites to distribute trojanized builds of the legitimate Syncro remote access tool (RAT).

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

Can hackers really hijack your car in 2025?

Any game based on the popular Unity engine made in the last eight years can allow attackers to get into your computer or smartphone. Here’s what to do about it.

A close look at attacks on LLMs: from ChatGPT and Claude to Copilot and other AI-assistants that power popular apps.

A race between tech giants is unfolding before our very eyes. Who’ll be the first to transform the browser into an AI assistant app? As you test these new products, be sure to consider their enormous impact on security and privacy.

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