messengersNothing worked out with Nothing Chats
The Nothing Chats app from Nothing Phone promised to be the iMessage for Android, but in less than 24 hours it was removed from Google Play due to a shocking lack of security.
Alanna Titterington
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Malware that steals Facebook accounts
How attackers use infected archives and malicious browser extensions to steal Facebook Business accounts.
vulnerabilitiesHow “zero-clicks” work, and how to defend against them
We discuss what zero-click attacks are, why they’re dangerous, and how to protect your company from them.
tipsFour ways to lock your screen on Windows and macOS
Four handy ways to lock your screen on Windows and macOS.
androidGoogle Play malware clocks up more than 600 million downloads in 2023
A look at some recent cases of Android malware infiltrating the most official of official app stores — Google Play.
2FAPasskeys for your Google account: what, where, how, and why
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.
Top-3 most dangerous Android features
The three most dangerous Android features that make your smartphone much more vulnerable to malware.
A good reason to update Confluence
It’s time to update Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server: they contain a serious vulnerability that allows unauthorized creation of administrator accounts.
passwordsA how-not-to guide to password policies
Examples of password policies that will have users tearing their hair out — and why you shouldn’t employ them.
Scammers with blue checkmarks on Twitter X
Fraudsters are buying blue checkmarks to impersonate well-known brands on X (ex-Twitter) and scam users.
googleWhat Google Ad Topics is, and how to disable it
We explore what Google Ad Topics is, how it functions, and how to disable it. Along the way, we discuss the related topics of Google FLoC, Privacy Sandbox, and the demise of third-party cookies.
Password storage as the cornerstone of security
How online services should store user passwords, and how to minimize the damage in the event of a leak or hack.
Security of Electron-based desktop applications
A few words on why desktop applications based on the Electron framework should be approached with caution.
The Fediverse: what is it, what’s it for, and how does it work?
We explain what the Fediverse is, how it works, where you can experience it today, and what to expect in the future.
Wrong system time and insecure Secure Time Seeding
Why the Windows system time can suddenly change, and how to stop it from happening.
OSINT: what’s the danger, and how to stay safe
We explain what OSINT is, why it has to be front-of-mind at all times, and how to guard against hackers using it.
What to patch first: prioritizing updates
Some thoughts on what PC software patches should be prioritized and why.
The perils of short links
How URL shorteners work, how they can be used, and the privacy and security threats they pose.
Information security gadgets
Gadgets to help protect employees’ devices against hackers and other threats.
Airbnb security: tips for safe travel
Four threats you might face when using Airbnb, and tips for avoiding them.
How to make your Threads account more private and secure
Here’s how to set up Threads to make your profile both private and secure.