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5 times military secrets were exposed in apps

We take a look at how military personnel have inadvertently revealed sensitive locations through fitness apps, flashcard apps, and more.
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2 mins

How to opt out of Amazon Sidewalk and stop sharing internet with neighbors

Got an Echo or Ring at home? Starting June 8, Amazon will enroll all devices to its Sidewalk program, which lets users share each other's Wi-Fi.
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Frightening reality: You can buy ransomware as a service

Ransomware attacks were once carried out by skilled hackers. Now, anyone with a credit card can theoretically launch them. Case in point: the Colonial Pipeline hack.
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When catfish meets crypto scam on dating apps

Do your attractive matches on dating apps mainly want to talk about a great crypto opportunity? Beware of the latest catfish.
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How Google Nest Hub sleep sensors monitor from afar

As Google grows its reach into our lives with hardware devices, is our health data falling into the wrong hands?
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WhatsApp’s new privacy policy explained (2021)

The app wants to collect your chats with businesses. Not accepting its new privacy policy will mean limited access to app functions and eventual account deletion.
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Explainer: iPhone’s new App Tracking Transparency feature

Apple has rolled out a privacy feature on its iOS 14.5 iPhone update that allows users to opt-out of being tracked on apps. Here’s how it works.
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3 mins

Privacy flaw found in Google and Apple’s contact-tracing tool

Hundreds of contact-tracing apps on Android devices didn't keep sensitive data secure.
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1 min

To log in, just type. How typing biometrics makes life easier

The way you type is unique, and it might soon become a convenient method to authenticate your identity when you sign in to your accounts.
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Tests, shots, apps: The invasive new world of travel

Amid Covid-19, summer travel will happen. Is it worth the loss of your privacy?

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