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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.

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.

Where to store credentials: browser or password manager? The latter, of course. Here’s why.

A few dozen malicious extensions — with a combined 87 million downloads — discovered in Google’s Chrome Web Store.

How scammers can hack your YouTube channel without knowing a password and second factor.

Learn how geolocation services work, and who learns of your location when your smartphone pins it down.

Alternatives to Google Chrome that take data privacy more seriously.

Why you should update to the latest version of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Yandex Browser, Vivaldi, Brave and other Chromium-based browsers.

Vulnerabilities found in the Exynos chipset allow Samsung, Vivo and Google smartphones to be remotely hacked if the owner’s phone number is known. How is this possible, and how to protect yourself?

Let’s see how Google, Microsoft and Apple can work together to do away with passwords.

The recent Google Chrome update patches 10 high severity vulnerabilities and a dozen of less critical bugs. Time to update your browser!

How to update Google Chrome right when you really need to, and what to do if you run into problems.

Six interactive globes with useful or quirky visualizations.

A recent study shows that even “clean” Android smartphones collect a lot of information about their owners.

Google released an update that patches three dangerous vulnerabilities in Google Chrome. Update your browser right away!

How Spook.js, the first practical Spectre-based attack, works.

Scammers are using redirects through Google Apps Script to prevent mail servers from blocking phishing links.

A vulnerability in Google Chrome has already been exploited by malefactors. All users need to update to version 89.0.4389.90.

Jeff and Dave discuss deepfakes, doxing, ransomware, and the Microsoft Exchange Server attack.

Hackers are actively exploiting a dangerous vulnerability in Google Chrome. With Chrome 88.0.4324.150, Google has patched the vulnerability.

Jeff and Dave discuss COVID-related scams in the UK, a Massachusetts school system hit with ransomware, and more.