Security News This Week: FedEx Offered Customers Five Bucks to Re-Install Flash
Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth but that still deserve…
Instagram Has Two-Factor Authentication Now, So Turn It On
It takes just a few minutes to secure your Instagram account. Here’s how to do it. The post Instagram Has…
Don’t Buy the Latest Trump Surveillance Hype
Rep. Devin Nunes made some unprecedented statements today. But even if they’re true, they don’t prove what the White House…
Stop Everything, There’s a Red iPhone 7 Now
There’s some iPad news too, but let’s be honest, we’re here for the iPhone. The post Stop Everything, There’s a…
Russia? Nah. The House GOP Goes After Leakers Instead
After FBI Director James Comey confirmed an investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia, the GOP focused instead on…
Siri’s Not Even the Best iPhone Assistant Anymore
An update to Amazon’s iOS app puts iPhone and iPad owners just two taps away from a voice assistant that…
Trump Can’t Quit His Wiretap Claims. That Won’t End Well
The Trump administration keeps doubling down on a surveillance story, even though it’s in their best interests to drop it.…
Hack Brief: High-Profile Twitter Accounts Overrun With Swastikas
The inevitable social media fallout when Turkey and the Netherlands fight. The post Hack Brief: High-Profile Twitter Accounts Overrun With…
The Easiest Way To Protect Your Devices From Hacks? Keep Them Updated
The simplest thing you can do to make yourself just a little bit safer: Keep your firmware up to date.…
Don’t Let WikiLeaks Scare You Off of Signal and Other Encrypted Chat Apps
Despite some initial confusion, the CIA hasn’t undermined Signal and other important end-to-end encrypted apps. The post Don’t Let WikiLeaks…