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Intellexa’s Predator spyware can hide camera and microphone usage indicators on iOS devices. Here’s a look at how it pulls it off.

Breaking down the WhisperPair attack, which allows victims to be tracked via ordinary Bluetooth headphones.

A step-by-step guide to deleting as much of your digital footprint as possible.

Can hackers really hijack your car in 2025?

We explain how cyberattackers intercept cookies, the role of the session ID, and how to keep your cookies from going over to the dark side.

Thousands of companies exist for one purpose only: to collect and resell information about each of us. How do they do it, how can you limit data collection, and how do you delete what’s already been collected?

Researchers find 57 potentially dangerous browser extensions in the Chrome Web Store. Here’s why they’re dangerous, and how not to fall victim.

A year after its disastrous announcement, Microsoft is finally launching its AI-powered Recall feature on Copilot+ PCs. Is the new version secure, and what’s actually changed?

Why highlighted links to visited sites can be dangerous, and why a solution was over 20 years in the making.

Apple’s Find My network can be exploited to remotely track other vendors’ Android, Windows, and Linux devices.

A security researcher has investigated his own smart mattress cover, discovering several ways to hack it — including through a backdoor preinstalled by the developer.

How to counter new privacy invasions by browser developers

We dive into the mechanics of the controversial nude-scanning app that has mysteriously materialized on a billion phones.

We break down the most covert mechanism of smartphone surveillance using real-life examples.

The recent leak at major location-data broker, Gravy Analytics, shines a light on the implications of mass location-data collection.

We look into every method of hijacking WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messaging accounts – from quishing to fake gifts and viruses, and ways to protect yourself against them.

We examine a special breed of scams aimed at lovers, married couples, and singles. Read on to learn how to avoid falling for “Brad Pitt”.

How to avoid giving away your password to scammers when logging in to third-party sites or viewing “encrypted” or “confidential” documents.

Is a taped-over webcam or phonecam a sign of paranoia – or smart thinking?

A step-by-step guide for those who may be tracked through stalker apps or wireless beacons.

A detailed guide to configuring privacy settings in the ASICS Runkeeper running app.