Meta sued for evading Apple’s privacy rules to track iPhone users
Facebook owner Meta is once again under fire, this time for allegedly building a workaround to Apple’s recent privacy rules. Bloomberg reported that two Facebook …
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Google’s new tool that makes it easier to remove personal data from search results is rolling out now
Keeping track of your digital footprint is virtually impossible. Even if you’re careful about the number of online accounts you create and the amount of …
U-Haul hack: Names and driver’s licenses exposed in data breach
Last week, the moving and rental company U-Haul started sending out letters to customers alerting them about a recent data breach. Bleeping Computer reports that …
4 popular Chrome extensions are stealing your browsing data so delete them now
Any untrusted software that you install could be dangerous. Whether it’s a mobile app, a PC game, or a browser extension, it could be stealing …
These fake Android antivirus apps steal banking info, so delete them now
Eventually, we hope to stop having to warn Android owners about infected apps that might be on their phones. Unfortunately, today is not that day. …
Update Google Chrome now to fix a dangerous security bug
Google Chrome is the world’s most popular browser, but that does not make it invulnerable to serious security threats. In case you missed it over …
TikTok’s in-app iPhone browser sees everything you type
If you have TikTok installed on your phone, you may want to think twice before using the in-app browser. Security researcher Felix Krause recently discovered …
Update Chrome ASAP to patch a new zero-day vulnerability
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — you should always keep all of your software up to date. There are simply too …
Tim Hortons offers free coffee in settlement for spying claims on customers’ privacy
What does your privacy cost? If you said a coffee and a pastry, you are in luck. According to Motherboard, that is exactly what Tim …
These Android adware apps have been installed over 9 million times so delete them now
Every week or so, Android users get yet another reminder about why it’s so important to vet every app they download. This week, the IT …
Google just banned 52 malware Android apps from the Play store, you should delete them now
For as many people as it employs, Google can’t stop every malicious app from sneaking its way onto Google Play. That’s why security researchers are …
Italian spyware used to hack iOS and Android phones
Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) revealed this week that an Italian company’s hacking tools were being used to hack iOS and Android devices. According to …
Hacker attempts to ransom Verizon employee database for $250,000
Last week, Motherboard reported that a hacker had acquired a database full of private data about Verizon employees. The database included full names, email addresses, …
How to remove personal information from Google search results
No matter how much time you spend online, chances are that your personal information is floating around the web somewhere. Google has long offered a …
Google’s new Chrome 101 update fixes 29 huge security holes
Three times already in 2022, Google has had to urge Chrome users to update their browsers to patch dangerous zero-day exploits. Thankfully, the fourth zero-day …
Google adds badges to help you avoid terrible Chrome extensions
Extensions for Google’s Chrome browser have always been a double-edged sword. On one hand, they’re the best way to personalize your browser to suit your …
Google issues another urgent Chrome update to patch a zero-day exploit
Right on the heels of celebrating the launch of Chrome version 100, Google has released an even more important update for its browser. On Thursday, …
Best smart security systems of 2022
It’s simpler than ever to outfit your home with a smart security system. In recent years, it’s been a requirement to contact the security provider …
Google just banned dozens of Android apps that secretly stole data
Google banned dozens of apps from the Google Play store after discovering that they were secretly harvesting data, The Wall Street Journal reports. According to …
Google Lens multisearch lets you search with text and images at the same time
There are few tools in the modern era more vital than search engines. They often serve as a gateway to the rest of the internet, …
Cash App confirms data breach affecting millions of users
Block, the financial services and digital payments company formerly known as Square, has announced that Cash App suffered a data breach last December. Block submitted …
Apple and Facebook gave user data to hackers pretending to be cops
Apple and Facebook’s parent company Meta provided user data to hackers posing as law enforcement officials, Bloomberg reports. Sources claim that the hackers forged emergency …
Dangerous new one-click Gmail hack puts your private data at risk
If you need any more reasons to be particularly careful when opening an email attachment, here’s one for you. A new Gmail hack campaign is …
Update Chrome right now to patch a dangerous zero-day bug
Not every stable channel update for Google Chrome contains exciting new features, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore them. Keeping your software up to …
Google collects text and call data from Android users without consent
New research shows that Google has been collecting extremely detailed data about the calls you make via the Phone app and the text messages exchanged …
100,000 Android users downloaded a malware app that steals Facebook accounts
Even when you download a mobile app from an official source, you should be careful before you give them any personal information. Google is always …
Scammers are using Apple’s own tools to install malware on your iPhone
Malicious apps make their way on to the Google Play store way too often. We have covered these incidents repeatedly in recent years, and the …
There was a massive Samsung hack, but your personal data is safe
Hackers managed to steal several gigabytes worth of internal company data from Samsung, the South Korean corporation confirmed on Monday. Over the weekend, the Lapsus$ …
This malicious app was downloaded by thousands of Android users
If you own any Android devices, you hopefully know to be careful when downloading apps from any source other than Google Play. Unfortunately, even Google …
Facebook Protect email may look like a phishing scam, but it’s real
In recent days, Facebook users have been receiving emails threatening to lock them out of their accounts unless they enable Facebook Protect. There is even …
