privacy

Did you know that live chat agents on websites can see everything — even messages you never actually sent? This post looks at how this works, and what you can do about it.

Who sends regular hidden requests from your smartphone and why, how phone number verification works, and whether you should turn it off.

After the breakup of a relationship, it’s not just your emotional wellbeing that needs attention — your digital security does too. Here’s what accounts and services to check to avoid awkward situations, unwanted tracking, and unnecessary risk.

Researchers have shown that a single text message can trick Gemini into opening the windows of your house or launching a Zoom call, or poisoning its own long-term memory. How do you protect yourself against these attacks?

Meta’s new Muse Image AI, launched in early July, was briefly training its image generator on user-published Instagram posts. However, following user uproar, Meta killed the feature less than a week later. Here’s the breakdown on Meta’s latest generative AI push — and why you shouldn’t let your guard down just yet.

How Meta plans to implement the NameTag facial recognition feature in its smart glasses, and why it’s already sparking outrage.

For over a decade, internet users have had to squint at blurry fire hydrants, bridges, and bicycles — until AI came along. What’s next for the CAPTCHA?

We break down Elon Musk’s new messaging app, XChat: here’s what we know about its end-to-end encryption, and whether the new service can truly compete with Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram.

Our experts took a road trip through Mexico ahead of the World Cup to test whether it’s safe to connect to public Wi-Fi access points in major cities.

Kaspersky experts have found that a single fraudulent message in a messaging app leads to an average loss of $733. We break down new AI-powered messaging scam schemes, provide platform-specific statistics, and offer tips on how to protect yourself from digital fraudsters.

We’ve revisited our study on the crackability of real-world passwords leaked on the dark web — originally conducted two years ago. The findings are sobering: nearly every other password can be cracked in under a minute, and three out of five take less than an hour. How can we move away from insecure passwords?

How law enforcement and intelligence agencies leverage data from connected vehicles, and what your car might be leaking about you.

We’re diving into how the Be My Eyes app helps blind and low-vision users, checking if it’s actually effective at spotting cyberthreats, and sharing essential safety tips for the visually impaired community.

Smart sex toys and their companion apps collect and process some extremely personal data. We break down the risks involved, and ways to protect your privacy.

Telehealth services and apps are blowing up in popularity right now, making the availability of medical services better than ever. But just how safe is telemedicine, and what kind of risks does it carry?

Personal backups and home NAS are now in cybercriminals’ crosshairs. We break down exactly how hackers encrypt your data — and how you can stop them.

Researcher Niels Provos’ prototype IronCurtain architecture: a system designed to restrict the actions of AI agents through isolation and security policies.

Intellexa’s Predator spyware can hide camera and microphone usage indicators on iOS devices. Here’s a look at how it pulls it off.

We’re diving into why mental health apps have become a headache for their users, and how to minimize the risks of medical data leaks.

Tired of hallucinations in AI overviews, and have no clue as to why or how Copilot suddenly appeared on your PC? Here’s a guide to switching off those intrusive AI features in popular services.

Why do we have a love-hate relationship with dating apps, and what are they doing to our brains? Can an emoji start a war? Is marrying an AI actually a thing? We’re exploring how modern tech is redefining love and our very ideas of it.