Do not let your messages leak. getty Updated on Jan. 16 with reports into Apple’s new messaging change for iPhone. It’s all change for text messaging. The surprise news that Apple may add fully encrypted texting to iMessage as soon as with its next update fixes its biggest security gap. All eyes now on iOS … Read more
Tracking is here to stay. getty Google has just updated Chrome to kill a secretive form of tracking most of you didn’t even realize was there. It should be a good news story. But it has been overshadowed by the worrying news that Chrome’s more infamous form of tracking is here to stay, and that … Read more
Gmail is suddenly changing NurPhoto via Getty Images There’s a new battle taking place on your computers and your phones that will shape how you use technology for years to come. Google is leading the charge—albeit it’s not alone, and Gmail will likely change more than any other platform. That means serious decisions for its … Read more
Thsi changes everything Getty Images When the FBI warned iPhone and Android users to stop texting each other, it quickly became one of the most viral stories of the year. With Chinese hackers marauding through U.S. networks, the bureau alongside America’s cyber defense agency told citizens to use only end-to-end encrypted platform for messages. While … Read more
Google Launches Tool to Help users Remove Personal Data from search Results Table of Contents Google Launches Tool to Help users Remove Personal Data from search Results How the “Results about you” tool Works Addressing Privacy Concerns The Importance of Online Privacy conclusion Reclaiming Your Digital Footprint: An Expert Interview on Google’s New Personal Data … Read more
All smartphone users must update now getty So, this is interesting. Whether you’re an iPhone or Android user, you need to update your phone right away. Google and Apple have warned that attacks are underway, both quickly releasing security updates. Now there’s a 3 week deadline to install those updates to ensure you are protected … Read more
Pixel vs iPhone gets more interesting Getty Images While update warnings for iPhones and Androids are nothing new, there’s something different this time around. We have not seen this before. It has huge implications for the smartphone duopoly (putting Huawei aside given its unique security issues), and could be a game-changer for Pixel owners as … Read more
And for Microsoft’s latest trick… NurPhoto via Getty Images Republished on January 26th with Microsoft’s new security and update “nightmares” for Windows users, just as the latest AI updates land badly. The fun and games between Microsoft and Google continues, and for its latest trick, the Windows-maker just made Google disappear. “New tactic just dropped,” … Read more
And for Microsoft’s latest trick… NurPhoto via Getty Images Republished on January 25th with new Microsoft “security nightmare” warning for all Windows users. The fun and games between Microsoft and Google continues, and for its latest trick, the Windows-maker just made Google disappear. “New tactic just dropped,” complained one Google exec. “How low can they … Read more
Researchers reveal number one smartphone security threat. getty Smartphone hacks come in many different guises, from the recent Amazon account hackers to a WhatsApp broken link threat, and do not click attacks against billions of email users. While some are very much hardware-based and high-tech, the examples already referenced are all pretty simple, pretty commonplace … Read more