Cybersecurity
The latest news and reviews of cybersecurity services and software.
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TikTok rolls out a Security Checkup tool to help protect your account
TikTok's new Security Checkup tool is designed to help users set up things like two-factor authentication and passkeys to keep their account safe.
Kris Holt03.17.2025
The best password manager for 2025
Remembering dozens of passwords can be difficult for anyone. These are the best password managers you can use to keep your information safe and secure.
Katie Malone03.07.2025
1Password introduces ‘nearby items,’ tying passwords to physical locations
1Password has added a new feature that allows users to tag their entries with physical locations.
Anna Washenko03.06.2025
CFPB drops Zelle lawsuit in latest reversal under Trump administration
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dropped its lawsuit over peer-to-peer payment system Zelle.
Anna Washenko03.06.2025
DOGE workers quit rather than help Musk "dismantle critical public services"
Nearly two dozen former employees of the US Digital Services resigned today rather than "carry out or legitimize DOGE's actions."
Anna Washenko02.26.2025
US employee screening firm DISA hit with data breach affecting over 3.3 million people
Top US employee screening services provider DISA has been hacked, and 3.3 million people's information is at risk.
Jeremy Gan02.25.2025
Gmail will stop using SMS for two-factor authentication
Google is planning on getting rid of SMS two-factor authentication for Gmail to address a myriad of security issues.
Ian Carlos Campbell02.25.2025
Ring beefs up the image quality on its new Outdoor Cam Plus
Ring adds yet another model to its range of outdoor security cameras.
Daniel Cooper02.20.2025
Italian media groups file criminal complaint over the WhatsApp hack on journalists
Nearly 100 journalists and activists were targeted by Paragon spyware. Paragon reportedly suspended a contract recently with the Italian government.
Will Shanklin02.20.2025
The DOGE website is seemingly so insecure it can be edited by anyone
Researchers say a database that populates the Department of Government Efficiency website can be modified by anyone who knows where to look, making it easy to deface the site.
Kris Holt02.15.2025
US lawmakers respond to the UK’s Apple encryption backdoor request
Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Andy Biggs said the UK’s order is “effectively a foreign cyberattack waged through political means.” The pair sent a letter to new National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, and Wyden is circulating a draft bill in the Senate.
Will Shanklin02.14.2025
The best VPN service for 2025
VPNs are not a one-size-fits-all security solution. Instead, they’re just one part of keeping your data private and secure. We tested out nine of the best VPNs available now to help you choose the best one for your needs.
Katie Malone02.12.2025
Apple patches iPhone exploit that allowed for ‘extremely sophisticated' attack
iOS 18.3.1 fixes a bug that allows attackers to turn off USB Restricted Mode on a locked device. The nearly seven-year-old feature is designed to prevent access from law enforcement devices like Cellebrite and Graykey.
Will Shanklin02.11.2025
Kaspersky researchers find screenshot-reading malware on the App Store and Google Play
Researchers from Kaspersky have identified malware being distributed within apps on both Android and iOS mobile storefronts.
Anna Washenko02.07.2025
Protecting the US from hackers apparently isn't in Trump's budget
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is reportedly subject to the same government buyout program as other critical departments, potentially weakening US cybersecurity.
Ian Carlos Campbell02.07.2025
Government workers sue over potentially illegal DOGE server
Federal employees are suing to disconnect a server operated by associates of Elon Musk from the US Office of Personnel Management.
Anna Washenko02.05.2025
How to use your Google TV or Chromecast to stream via a VPN
Here's everything you need to know about installing and using a VPN on your Google TV or Chromecast streamer.
Aaron Kim02.04.2025
Microsoft Defender’s VPN feature will be killed off at the end of February
Microsoft updated the support page for Microsoft Defender's privacy protection VPN to say support is ending.
Cheyenne MacDonald02.02.2025
NordVPN’s NordWhisper protocol can get around VPN blockers
NordVPN's new NordWhisper protocol is designed to bypass VPN blocking technology by disguising itself as regular internet traffic.
Jeremy Gan01.30.2025
How to stream video on Fire TV with a VPN
The on-board VPN support on Amazon's Fire TV opens a wider world of viewing options. Here's how to use it.
Aaron Kim01.28.2025