Security

Firefox Wants to Stop Spam Calls With Burner Phone Numbers

The browser's updated Relay feature allows users to mask their real phone number and block unwanted calls and texts

Fog Reveal Is a Tech Tool That Allows Police to Circumvent Warrants

Data collected by apps on your phone can be sold and utilized by law enforcement in a way that sidesteps normal search warrant procedures

Every Airport Should Offer This Expedited Security Service

Berlin's Brandenburg Airport recently implemented a game-changing program that'll get you to your gate faster

Amazon Gave Ring Security Footage to Police Without a Warrant

The company admits it provided user recordings to law enforcement 11 times this year in what they call "emergency" situations

Should You Be Worried About Hidden Cameras in Airbnbs?

A viral tweet sparked a debate about safety, but it’s not the whole story

Reminder: Don’t Use Your Pet’s Name as a Password

Here are a few best practices for keeping your online data safe for World Password Day, at least before we reach our password-less future

This Is Why Airport Security Just Got Much Slower

TSA's new 3-D scanners offer up better security measures and some benefits to travelers, but they're not helping you get to your gate faster

A Whole Lot of People Tried Bringing Guns on Planes in 2021

A new record for firearms stopped by security had been set by October

The Four Letters You Never Want to See on a Boarding Pass, And How to Avoid Them

There are a handful of reasons you might find yourself with an "SSSS," though sometimes it's assigned at random

Your Private Instagram Account Might Not Be as Private as You Think

How wary should you be of third-party applications like IGLookup?

The Best Feature of iOS 15? You Can Track Apps That Are Spying on You.

You'll want to find "Record App Activity" in your settings so you can see what your installed apps are sharing

Why You Need to Update Your iPhone (and Other Apple Devices) Immediately

Thanks to "Pegasus," the spyware company NSO Group might be able to infect your Apple gear without you noticing

Security Experts Offer Tips on Your Next Password

Complexity and memorization are both concerns

A $125,000 Protection Dog Beats the Hell Out of a Burglar Alarm

Montana-based company Svalinn prides itself in providing pettable, personal protection

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The Best Feature of iOS 15? You Can Track Apps That Are Spying on You.

You'll want to find "Record App Activity" in your settings so you can see what your installed apps are sharing

Why You Need to Update Your iPhone (and Other Apple Devices) Immediately

Thanks to "Pegasus," the spyware company NSO Group might be able to infect your Apple gear without you noticing

Security Experts Offer Tips on Your Next Password

Complexity and memorization are both concerns

A $125,000 Protection Dog Beats the Hell Out of a Burglar Alarm

Montana-based company Svalinn prides itself in providing pettable, personal protection

Why You Need to Update Your Apple Device Right Now

iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1 fix a critical security vulnerability that's at least four months old

Amazon Devices Have Never Been This Cheap

For one day, take up to 77% off Alexa-enabled screens, speakers and more

Why You Should Update Your iPhone Today (As in Now)

The iOS 14.4.2 release should fix an active security vulnerability

More Passengers Are Trying to Board Planes With Guns During the Pandemic

A new TSA report suggests we have things besides a pandemic to worry about

Amazon’s Offering Home Security at Huge Discounts

Plus, deals today on mini-blades, compact fridges and more

If You've Been Waiting to Buy a Ring Video Doorbell, Today’s the Day

It’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen on Amazon’s home-security device

Take 50% Off One of the Simplest Home Security Systems Around

The Wet Bandits don't stand a chance against SimpliSafe

Here Are All the Foods TSA Won’t Let You Bring Through Security

Plus a couple surprising permissible foods, including ... eggs?

Is Someone Following You? This New Device Uses Tesla’s Cameras to Find Out.

The AI-powered Surveillance Detection Scout also raises legal and ethical concerns

Thanks to Keyless Entry, Some Cars Can Be Stolen in 10 Seconds

The magazine What Car? used tech popular with thieves to demonstrate

Here’s What You Can Do to Stop Robocalls

Verizon’s new free call filter service is just a first step

This Tiny Security Device Locks Down Your Entire Digital Life

A password manager and key that fits in your pocket