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The Best Chrome Extensions to Prevent Creepy Web Tracking
Ad trackers follow you everywhere online—but it doesn’t have to be that way.
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6 years ago
A Tip From a Kid Helped Uncover a Slew of Scam Apps
After a girl reported a suspicious TikTok profile, researchers detected aggressive adware in apps that had been downloaded 2.4 million times.
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6 years ago
CryptoHarlem’s Founder Warns Against ‘Digital Stop and Frisk'
On Day 2 of WIRED’s virtual conference, hacker Matt Mitchell cautions that law enforcement routinely trawls social media to surveil protestors.
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6 years ago
The iOS 14 Privacy and Security Features You Should Know
The latest update for your iPhone and iPad will make them safer than ever.Â
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6 years ago
179 Arrested in Massive Global Dark Web Takedown
Operation Disruptor is an unprecedented international law enforcement effort, stemming from last year’s seizure of a popular underground bazaar calle…
6 years ago
Think Twice Before Using Facebook, Google, or Apple to Sign In Everywhere
So-called single sign-on options offer a lot of convenience. But they have downsides that a good old fashioned password manager doesn't.Â
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6 years ago
Gen Z Has a Plan to Save the Election—Starting With the Polls
Poll workers, who skew elderly, are in short supply during the pandemic. Meet some of the young people trying to make up the gap.
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6 years ago
A Patient Dies After a Ransomware Attack Hits a Hospital
The outage resulted in a significant delay in treatment. German authorities are investigating the perpetrators on suspicion of negligent manslaughter…
6 years ago
CBP Seized OnePlus Buds as ‘Counterfeit’ AirPods. Now It's Doubling Down
The US government has detained thousands of wireless earbuds on suspicion of being fake Apple goods—despite crystal clear branding from an establishe…
6 years ago
The Safest Ways to Log In to Your Computer
Passwords, key fobs, fingerprints—there are lots of ways to gain access to your laptop or desktop. Here are the best and most secure.
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6 years ago