Technology

Everything you wanted to know about Google account passkeys: how they work, why they’re needed, where to enable them, how to configure them, and what storage options are available.

Even if you don’t know it, you probably have devices running Linux at home — and they need protection too! Here are three Linux threats that even IT professionals often forget about.

We explain what the Fediverse is, how it works, where you can experience it today, and what to expect in the future.

Audio deepfakes that can mimic anyone’s voice are already being used for multi-million dollar scams. How are deepfakes made and can you protect yourself from falling victim?

Get all the benefits of a VPN — not just on your phone, but on your home computer, game console and smart TV too. The easiest way is to enable the VPN feature on your home router.

It’s obvious already that AI needs regulating, but how? Here’s Eugene Kaspersky telling us how he sees it.

Learn how geolocation services work, and who learns of your location when your smartphone pins it down.

Image-generating neural networks are already everywhere. What privacy risks do they pose?

Better put them on something not very valuable or necessary. Here we explain why.

If you want your smart home to do more good than harm, you should configure it correctly and secure it adequately. We review smart-home security in detail.

We explain how two-factor authentication with one-time codes works, what the benefits and risks are, and what else you can do to better protect your accounts.

AI is going to have a tremendous impact on our lives. How can we get ready for it?

Chances are your home already contains a few smart components. But can you make them even smarter so as to reap yet more benefits from them?

What web beacons and tracker pixels are, what’s so obnoxious about them, and how to disable them.

New iPhone 14 wows with Emergency SOS feature for emergency calls via satellite. How does it work, and is it available on any other smartphone?

In a new study, security experts explore eavesdropping on phone conversations through a bug inside almost every smartphone. How dangerous is it?

How authenticator apps work and what alternatives there are to Google Authenticator.

We look at how secure password managers are against hacks, and how to protect your passwords as much as possible.

A new generation of chatbots creates coherent, meaningful texts. This can help out both cybercriminals and cyberdefenders.

Everybody knows that we should prepare ourselves for a “quantum future”, but it was expected to come about in 10-20 years’ time. Is a breakthrough possible this year?

Avast solutions have a pretty good reputation, but a handful of incidents call their safety into question. Read on to learn whether Avast can be trusted.