I do not believe in cheating. Traditionally, the term “ braindump ” referred to someone taking an exam, memorizing the questions, and sharing them online for others to use. That practice is unethical ...

I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, password managers, private messaging apps, and ad-blocking software. I also report on online scams and offer advice to families and individuals ...

Just because you have antivirus software installed on your PC doesn't mean a zero-day Trojan can't steal your personal data. The best encryption software keeps you safe from malware (and the NSA).

This post explains how to find your computer’s username and password in Windows 11. Usernames and passwords are assigned to users when they first set up their Windows account. They are the unique ...

Not everyone agrees. But I’ve found that some dissent is rooted in a lack of understanding how passkeys work. I don’t blame the skeptics. Passkeys are simple to use, but their technical nuances can be ...

Qiang Tang receives funding from Google via Digital Future Initiative to support the research on this project. Moti Yung works for Google as a distinguished research scientist. Yanan Li is supported ...

In context: End-to-end encryption can greatly enhance security in email communications, but it demands commitment from both parties. Google is now simplifying the process with a new message exchange ...

A man who used dozens of people's private data to shop online and sign up to gambling sites has been jailed. Ludek Fiurasek, 29, accessed leaked personal details of people in the UK, including email ...

Warwickshire Police have issued a warning to residents after receiving reports of a bogus officer ringing people and trying to extract personal information. The individual makes the calls look like ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Australians’ stolen usernames and passwords are increasingly being used by cybercriminals to gain access to workplaces, with two in five ...