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The three most dangerous Android features that make your smartphone much more vulnerable to malware.

It’s time to update Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server: they contain a serious vulnerability that allows unauthorized creation of administrator accounts.

Examples of how QR codes in emails are used for phishing.

We take an in-depth look at securing and configuring containerization systems.

Fraudsters are buying blue checkmarks to impersonate well-known brands on X (ex-Twitter) and scam users.

You’ve interacted with scammers or visited a phishing site. What steps should you take to avoid being hacked?

We take a look at drivers: why we need them, the threats they pose, and how to keep your computer secure.

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

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

How URL shorteners work, how they can be used, and the privacy and security threats they pose.

Scammers want to steal your passwords and financial data with fake websites. But where do they host them, and how to spot a fake?

What caused a mass vulnerability in VPN clients, and how to keep them working.

How cybercriminals force victims to work for them with offers of easy money.

Four threats you might face when using Airbnb, and tips for avoiding them.

Fake websites and email addresses are often used in phishing and targeted attacks. How do fake domains get created, and how to spot one?

Audio deepfakes that can mimic anyone’s voice are already being used for multi-million dollar scams. How are deepfakes made and can you protect yourself from falling victim?

Online dangers faced by travelers in summer 2023.

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

Low-code apps lower IT costs, but boost information security risks. How to mitigate them?

Malicious versions of the free-to-download game Super Mario 3: Mario Forever plant a miner and a stealer on gamers’ machines.

What web skimmers are, why you should keep a look out for them when shopping online, and how to protect yourself.