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The Best Privacy-Friendly Alternatives to Google Maps
Google Maps is arguably the easiest mapping service to use, but that doesn't mean it's the most secure.Â
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6 years ago
Russia's Fancy Bear Hackers Are Hitting US Campaign Targets Again
Microsoft has revealed that the GRU hacking group has attacked hundreds of organizations over the last year, many of them tied to the upcoming electi…
6 years ago
A Critical Flaw Is Affecting Thousands of WordPress Sites
Hackers have been exploiting the vulnerability, which is now patched: Users should update to File Manager version 6.9 ASAP.
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6 years ago
How to Boost WhatsApp’s Privacy and Better Protect Your Data
The Facebook-owned company has end-to-end encryption by default—but that doesn't mean the service’s settings are as private as they could be.
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6 years ago
Julian Assange Lays Out His Case Against US Extradition
The argument hinges in part on psychiatrists' testimony that Assange is a high suicide risk.
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6 years ago
The Trump Administration Continues to Erode Election Security
The DHS, the DOJ, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have all had recent controversies that bode poorly for electoral integrity.…
6 years ago
A DHS Official Says He Was Punished for Not Pushing Trump's Agenda
Brian Murphy says he was pressured to alter reports on Russia and white supremacy—and that he was fired for refusing to budge.
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6 years ago
Kids' Smartwatches Are a Security Nightmare Despite Years of Warnings
Five out of six brands tested by researchers would have allowed hackers to track kids—and in some cases eavesdrop on them.
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6 years ago
The FBI Botched Its DNC Hack Warning in 2016—but Says It Won’t Next Time
Facing looming election threats and a ransomware epidemic, the bureau says it has revamped its process for warning hacking victims.
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6 years ago
Apple Accidentally Approved Malware to Run on MacOS
The ubiquitous Shlayer adware has picked up a new trick, slipping past Cupertino's “notarization” defenses for the first time.
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6 years ago