Locked down
Protect your laptop against thieves with a Kensington lock
A good lock helps deter thieves and secure your device. Kensington is one of the most recognized names in the laptop lock industry, but which of them is the best?
security
Your carrier sucks
Your carrier is still selling your location data to the wrong people
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Your carrier is selling your location to the highest bidder — and that includes A-GPS data, too. Carriers suck.
Securing the Surface
Does the Surface Laptop 2 have a Kensington lock slot?
Many laptops have built-in slots for security, but how can you secure your Surface Laptop 2?
Speedy security
Should you buy a PC fingerprint scanner for Windows Hello authentification?
Windows Hello makes it easy to securely log in to your devices, but is it worth investing in an external fingerprint scanner to get it?
Stay safe out there
What you need to know about the VPNFilter router malware
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Malware linked to the Russian government can manipulate your internet traffic, harvest personal information, and serve as a launch point for a broad range of internet attacks.
#EFAIL vulnerability: What PGP and S/MIME users need to do right now
Security researchers will be publishing what they claim are critical vulnerabilities in PGP/GPG and S/MIME email encryption on May 15. In the meantime, EFF advises you disable PGP email clients. GPUPG offers different advice.
Secure your Account!
How to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for Twitter
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Protect your account by enabling Twitter's two-factor authentication options.
Keep it secret... Keep it safe
Keep you and your family safe online with these great security suites
You can't put a price on the online safety of you and your family, so you should always try and take the best steps you can to protect yourself. One such way is with one of these great security suites.
Secure All The Things
Microsoft's Azure Sphere is built to secure IoT devices
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Microsoft's new Azure Sphere platform brings together new silicon, a dedicated OS, and security services to protect IoT devices.
PRIVACY
What kind of personal data does Amazon Alexa collect? Read this.
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Amazon wants your data to build a shopping and advertisement profile, not sell it to the highest bidder.
Giving away the farm
Facebook never earned your trust and now we're all paying the price
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No laws were broken when Cambridge Analytica collected the data of 50 million Facebook users and used it to influence the election for president of the United States. There was no leak and no breach; just gross negligence — and that's terrifying.
Not what you think
What's up with the WhatsApp group chat security flaw?
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Relax, nobody is going to be hacking your WhatsApp messages, at least not this way.
Protecting your identity
Online security services are gaining popularity in light of data breaches
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If you don't already use an online security service you might want to check out these five major benefits.
I hate the internet
Your browser's password manager is helping ad companies track you
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The Same Origin Policy has one fatal flaw, and of course, ad companies have found a way to exploit it.
Ruh Roh
New drive-by cryptomining scheme persists even after you exit your browser
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Researchers have identified a new cryptomining scheme that persists, eating up your CPU resources, even after you leave the compromised website that triggered it.
Ahead of the curve
Microsoft's statement on KRACK WPA2 Wi-Fi vulnerability
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Microsoft has now provided more details on its response to the recently disclosed KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability.
Not out of the Woods Yet
Microsoft says it already patched KRACK WPA2 Wi-Fi vulnerability
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Microsoft has already issued a patch to protect users from a recently disclosed vulnerability that affects virtually all Wi-Fi networks.
Save us, Ethernet
How to protect yourself from the KRACK WPA2 Wi-Fi hack
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An exploit in WPA2 means it's open season on your Wi-Fi network, no matter what router you use.
Phishin' for support
Microsoft warns of new tech support scams that use phishing tactics
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Scammers are always modifying and evolving their ploys, and one of the latest such scams involves spam email that resembles tech support messages from well-known companies, designed to get victims to click suspect links or call for fake support.
Just Do It
Privacy matters, so protect it online with these 6 simple methods
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The right to privacy is one of the fundamental aspects of our culture, but it’s threatened every time you go online. To help protect yourself and your privacy in the cyber world, follow these six tips.