Threats

Buying a cheap Android device can be an expensive mistake if it fails to perform its primary function or happens to be infected with viruses right out of the box.

The three most dangerous Android features that make your smartphone much more vulnerable to malware.

It’s time to update Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server: they contain a serious vulnerability that allows unauthorized creation of administrator accounts.

Examples of how QR codes in emails are used for phishing.

What personal information do modern cars collect about you, and how can you avoid surveillance or hacking of your vehicle?

Fraudsters are buying blue checkmarks to impersonate well-known brands on X (ex-Twitter) and scam users.

We’ve found several scam investment-apps in the App Store that dupe users out of personal information.

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.

Kids use social networks and IMs a lot, and don’t keep in mind that the “internet remembers all”. How to reduce the digital footprint of your tiny beloved ones (even if they’re taller than you).

Web services and apps are part and parcel of the modern learning process — both online and offline. But they’re often insecure and pose a threat to your child’s personal data. How to stay safe?

Researchers have found several spyware-infected versions of Telegram and Signal on Google Play.

The new school year is in session. Here are some tips for keeping your kids safe both on their devices and online.

A new school year, and a familiar headache for parents: kids’ cybersecurity. In this first post, we discuss how to protect your children’s gadgets from cyberthreats.

How URL shorteners work, how they can be used, and the privacy and security threats they pose.

Scammers want to steal your passwords and financial data with fake websites. But where do they host them, and how to spot a fake?

Detailed tips for those who want to make money from streaming without feeding the trolls.

What settings do you need to clear before getting rid of a gadget?

Four threats you might face when using Airbnb, and tips for avoiding them.

Fake websites and email addresses are often used in phishing and targeted attacks. How do fake domains get created, and how to spot one?

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?

Online dangers faced by travelers in summer 2023.