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Jul 15, 2022 • 5min
A Privacy Panic Flares Up in India After Police Pull Payment Data
Nonprofit donors had their information given to law enforcement without consent, highlighting limited data protections in the world’s largest democracy.
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Jul 14, 2022 • 7min
Will These Algorithms Save You From Quantum Threats?
Quantum-proof encryption is here—decades before it can be put to the test.
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Jul 13, 2022 • 9min
Russian ‘Hacktivists’ Are Causing Trouble Far Beyond Ukraine
The pro-Russian group Killnet is targeting countries supporting Ukraine. It has declared "war" against 10 nations.
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Jul 12, 2022 • 8min
How to Avoid the Worst Instagram Scams
Fake sellers. Competitions. Crypto cons. There are plenty of grifts on the platform, but you don’t have to get sucked in.
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Jul 11, 2022 • 5min
Apple’s Lockdown Mode Aims to Counter Spyware Threats
Starting with iOS 16, people who are at risk of being targeted with spyware will have some much-needed help.
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Jul 8, 2022 • 8min
The Worst Hacks and Breaches of 2022 So Far
From cryptocurrency thefts to intrusions into telecom giants, state-backed attackers have had a field day in the year’s first half.
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Jul 7, 2022 • 7min
End-to-End Encryption’s Central Role in Modern Self-Defense
With abortion set to be criminalized in more than half the US, encryption has never been more important for protection—and civil disobedience.
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Jun 30, 2022 • 4min
How to Use Microsoft Defender on All Your Devices
If you use a mix of Apple, Android, and Windows gadgets, you're in luck: The security tool is now available to any Microsoft 365 subscriber.
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Jun 29, 2022 • 5min
Google Warns of New Spyware Targeting iOS and Android Users
The malware has been used to target people in Italy, Kazakhstan, and Syria, researchers at Google and Lookout have found.
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Jun 27, 2022 • 6min
Here’s Why You’re Still Stuck in Robocall Hell
Despite major progress fighting spam and scams, the roots of the problem go far deeper than your phone company’s defenses.
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