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We’ve found several scam investment-apps in the App Store that dupe users out of personal information.

Even if you don’t know it, you probably have devices running Linux at home — and they need protection too! Here are three Linux threats that even IT professionals often forget about.

How online services should store user passwords, and how to minimize the damage in the event of a leak or hack.

Kids use social networks and IMs a lot, and don’t keep in mind that the “internet remembers all”. How to reduce the digital footprint of your tiny beloved ones (even if they’re taller than you).

A few words on why desktop applications based on the Electron framework should be approached with caution.

How to protect a company’s reputation from illegal use of its name on the internet.

We explain what the Fediverse is, how it works, where you can experience it today, and what to expect in the future.

Attackers invite employees to complete fake self-evaluations to steal corporate credentials.

What tasks needlessly overload infosec experts, and how to break the curse of overtime.

Comparing user-friendly, secure alternatives to Zoom, Teams and Google Meet calling.

You’re spending way more on subscriptions than you expect. How to take control of them and save money?

Web services and apps are part and parcel of the modern learning process — both online and offline. But they’re often insecure and pose a threat to your child’s personal data. How to stay safe?

Researchers have found several spyware-infected versions of Telegram and Signal on Google Play.

Why the Windows system time can suddenly change, and how to stop it from happening.

The decentralized Mastodon social network claims to be a different breed of social network. Here’s how it works and how to use it without compromising privacy and security.

Why criminals want to hack your website, how they might use it in new attacks, and how to stop them.

The new school year is in session. Here are some tips for keeping your kids safe both on their devices and online.

We explain what OSINT is, why it has to be front-of-mind at all times, and how to guard against hackers using it.

A new school year, and a familiar headache for parents: kids’ cybersecurity. In this first post, we discuss how to protect your children’s gadgets from cyberthreats.

Why QR codes can be dangerous, and how not to spend US$20,000 on… bubble tea.

Some thoughts on what PC software patches should be prioritized and why.