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Hackers are targeting your smart home. Here's how to stop them

Smart homes offer convenience with a side of security risks. Here's how to prevent hackers from gaining access to your smart ...
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Is Your VPN Really Protecting You? Here's How to Tell

Not all VPNs are created equal. Independent audits reveal which services are keeping your data safe—and which are just paying ...

The little-known Wi-Fi sharing trick to get my guests online in seconds

I have an unlimited high-speed broadband connection at home, so I don't mind sharing it with my guests. Android makes this ...

Password guessing without AI: How attackers build targeted wordlists

Attackers don't need AI to crack passwords, they build targeted wordlists from an organization's own public language. This article explains how tools like CeWL turn websites into high-success password ...

Your default home Wi-Fi setup isn't nearly as private as it should be - 6 free ways to improve it

Your default home Wi-Fi setup isn't nearly as private as it should be - 6 free ways to improve it ...

iFixIt tears down new AirTag, finds 50% louder speaker still 100% easy to disable

As is tradition with any new Apple product, iFixit has published a teardown of the new AirTag, released last week. Here’s ...

I turned my AirTag into the secret Wi-Fi password key - here's how it works

NFC tags are so useful and customizable, and it's quite simple to make your own. Here's what you can do with it and how.

What to Do If Someone Has Your Bank Account Number

If you think someone has your bank account number, get in touch with your bank immediately. Check your statements and credit ...
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FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone thanks to one security setting

FBI forensic experts couldn't crack a reporter's iPhone for weeks due to Lockdown Mode, proving this consumer security toggle ...