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Why You Need a Password Manager, and How to Choose the Right One
No one can remember every unique, strong password or passkey that you need to navigate life online safely. Here's how a password manager can help.
3 Simple Steps to Stop Apps From Collecting Your Data
Stop letting companies collect your data. Use these tips to keep your personal information safe.
No Shame: How to Report When You've Been Scammed
Online scamming can happen to anyone, but that doesn't mean it's any less embarrassing or scary when it happens to you. We tell you why you should let your family and law enforcement know if you're a victim.
Learn From Jung Kook: 7 Important TikTok Privacy Tips
South Korean pop star and BTS member Jung Kook found out about TikTok’s privacy settings the hard way. Here's how to lock down your TikTok account to avoid making the same mistake.
The Government Wants You to Fight Cybercrime. Do You Have What It Takes?
We talked to the Department of Homeland Security's Cyber Crimes Center to learn what it looks for when hiring special agents.
10 Tips for Safer Online Shopping
Follow these tips to keep criminals out of your accounts while shopping online.
Cybersecurity Checklist: Follow These Simple Steps to Break Bad Habits
Our security experts tell you how to change the way you interact online, lock down your devices, and clean up your digital spaces.
How to Safely Get Rid of Your Old Phone or Tablet
Many people hold onto their old, unused phones and tablets. We tell you how to prepare your mobile device for recycling or trade-in.
Stop Oversharing: How to Make Your Social Profiles Private
Your public posts online can make you an easy target for criminals of all kinds. We tell you how to lock down your social media accounts—and why you should.
Swipe Left on These 5 Common Online Dating Scams
Nothing says love like a 'pig butchering' scam. We decode the meaning behind the scammy messages you see in dating apps.
4 Easy Ways to Stop Companies From Collecting Your Data
Your data is valuable, so businesses try to siphon it from your devices using apps and websites. We tell you how to keep corporations (and hackers) from collecting data without your consent.
Passkeys: What They Are and Why You Need Them ASAP
Passkeys might be what finally puts an end to passwords for good. Here's how they work, where you can use them, and why they keep your accounts safe.
How to Hide Your Home From Google Street View
It's easy to keep your living situation away from prying eyes—but consider the consequences of masking your property, too.
The Scariest Hacks, Bugs, and Scams We Saw at Black Hat 2024
AI, terrifying vulnerabilities, and privacy worries abound at the annual cybersecurity conference.
Meet the Criminals Behind Southeast Asia's Lucrative Online Gambling Websites
At Black Hat, researchers reveal a network of scammers who force people to work for sketchy gambling sites and evade detection through a sophisticated tech suite.
70% AI? Adobe Talks Verifying Content in the Age of Deepfakes
At Black Hat, Adobe outlines how to quickly identify altered media with tools that function like nutrition labels for digital content.
Just the Hacks: How Journalists Work With Hackers to Break News
Hackers reach out to reporters to let them know about their latest conquests, but it's a delicate balance between informing the public and giving bad actors a platform.
US Cybersecurity Chief: Don't Get Your Election Info From Influencers
At Black Hat, Jen Easterly, director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, urges voters to be discerning and get election information from local, state, and federal officials.
What Is Stalkerware? How to Find and Remove It
Obsessed exes can use stalkerware to turn your phones and PCs into listening devices that report everything you do. We show you how to protect yourself.
These Conversations Can Help Uncover Your Teen's Secret Online Life
Teens don't want to be spied on, but they need to be protected from internet dangers. We tell you how to establish trust with your kids while learning the challenges they face online.
