security

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?

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?

Yarbo smart mowers were found to have a built-in remote access loophole with identical passwords across all devices. A security researcher managed to completely hijack a mower, and could even force it to… run over its owner.

Hackers have developed a PowerShell script that hijacks Telegram sessions and grants an attacker access to accounts without a password or verification codes. Here’s a breakdown of how it works and how to stay safe.

How to detect and block unauthorized AI tools in an organization.

A guide to detecting and blocking built-in AI features in popular software products.

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.

We break down how cybercriminals are using fake IPTV apps to spread malware, and how you can protect your devices and data during the World Cup.

Are you sure your Android TV box is secure? Cutting corners on streaming subscriptions could turn your device into part of a botnet, leave your IP addresses up for rent, and trigger other serious headaches.

Attempts at hijacking AI resources are now taking place on an industrial scale. How is AI infrastructure being targeted, and what defensive measures should you implement?

The new VoidStealer Trojan utilizes a novel method to bypass Chrome’s App-Bound Encryption, allowing it to hijack sessions and steal user data.

Building a functional app without programming skills is now a possibility, but maintaining it and ensuring cybersecurity remains a challenge. Here are several protective measures that even non-technical creators can implement.

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.

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.

We break down how AI assistant hallucinations can turn lethal, and explain the fundamental principles you need to follow to avoid becoming an accidental casualty of progress.

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.

An in-depth analysis of CVE-2026-3102, a vulnerability posing a potential threat to anyone processing images on a Mac.

What corporate security teams should do about the “viral” AI agent.

Learn how to spot deepfakes in photos, videos, voice messages, and video calls in real time.