Every file and every program leaves traces in your system: It accesses other files, uses Windows resources, makes entries in the registry, and possibly installs additional software. In the best-case scenario, you […]
Unless you fly strictly under the radar, your Facebook account has valuable data about you—like who you speak with the most and what you talk about. It can also be a treasure […]
By this point, you’ve probably heard of passkeys, a much simpler (and more secure) alternative to passwords. You don’t have to memorize anything or mess with complicated mixes of numbers, letters, and […]
Just having a password set on your PC in Windows 11 isn’t a sure way to stop hackers from physically gaining access to your PC — yes, it can be bypassed. But […]
Earlier this month, an alarm sounded—security researchers at GitLab Threat Intelligence discovered a handful of Chrome extensions adding code in order to commit fraud, with at least 3.2 million users affected. But […]
Anyone who logs into a public Wi-Fi network or surfs the internet without protection quickly runs the risk of exposing their data. A VPN for Chrome can help and allows you to […]
Protecting your data is important, especially because cyber criminals are becoming more sophisticated in their hacking and phishing attempts. But did you know that you can store your data in a virtual […]
In September 2024, the Germany’s federal criminal police (BKA) and the public prosecutor’s office in Frankfurt, Germany were able to report a success: The suspected operators of the darknet platform Boystown, formerly […]
Last year, a hacker infiltrated PowerSchool, a software company that offers cloud-based services to K-12 schools, then came back several months later to steal. The breach resulted in stolen personal data for […]
Spam and phishing emails are an annoying everyday occurrence that everyone is probably familiar with and finds annoying. These intrusive messages often clog up your inbox and require tedious deletion or filtering. […]
