Sneaky Exploit Allows Phishing Attacks From Sites That Look Secure
When a phishing attack can impersonate a trusted site it’s even harder to know that it’s happening. The post Sneaky…
North Korea Probably Can’t Strike the US Yet—But It’s Still Plenty Scary
With tensions mounting in the Korean Peninsula, a look at how much—or how little—damage the Hermit Kingdom could cause stateside.…
If You’re Somehow Still on Windows Vista, Upgrade Right Now
Time to upgrade. Today is the first day that Windows Vista is no longer supported by Microsoft. The post If…
That Dallas Siren Hack Wasn’t Novel—It Was Just Really Loud
Emergency alert systems get hacked all the time. Consider this one a wake-up call. The post That Dallas Siren Hack…
Tax Scams Are Absurdly Common. Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Tax fraud is a free-for-all, it’s time to take back some control. The post Tax Scams Are Absurdly Common. Here’s…
Total-Takeover iPhone Spyware Lurks on Android, Too
A version of the nation-state favorite Pegasus software researchers found on iOS officially hit Android as well. The post Total-Takeover…
Security News This Week: Yes, Even Internet-Connected Dishwashers Can Get Hacked
Each weekend we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth but that still deserve…
If You Want a VPN to Protect Your Privacy, Start Here
A VPN’s not a perfect solution to your privacy problems, but it’s a start. The post If You Want a…
If You Want to Stop Big Data Breaches, Start With Databases
The root of so many high-profile data leaks are the insecure databases that underpin the internet. The post If You…
How to Protect Your iCloud Account, Juuust in Case Those Hackers Aren’t Joking
Hackers claim that they’ll wipe out hundreds of millions of iCloud accounts on April 7. Apple says there’s no breach.…