All the Ways to Remove a Security Tag From Clothing
Photo: mdbildes (Shutterstock) As an anti-theft measure, clothing stores affix certain items with security tags that will set off an alarm should you attempt to leave with the tag still…
Hackers Can Steal Your Passwords by Listening to You Type
So you think you’ve got this whole digital-security thing covered. You don’t reuse passwords; you don’t click suspicious links; you might even use burner email addresses. You’re invincible. Except, whoops,…
You Can Now Securely Share Apple Passkeys
Sharing passwords securely is not as easy as you think. If you want to do it well, you’ll need a specialized tool like 1Password that encrypts the data during the…
People Are Still Terrible at Creating Passwords
Bad password habits are hard to break. In the olden days of the internet, many of us got used to repeating the same, easy-to-remember password on every site, so we’d…
Passkeys Are the New Passwords
Google has made a stride towards a password-free future by integrating passkeys directly into Google Accounts. The change means you no longer need to memorize a strong and unique password…
Take These Steps to Protect Your Data After a Cyberattack
Security breaches suck. Unfortunately, they’re quite common. As reported by The Washington Post, the latest high-profile ransomware attack hit Dish and its subsidiaries, Sling TV and Boost Mobile, six weeks…
I Got Investigated by the Secret Service. Here’s How to Not Be Me
Unfortunately, my thought process wasn’t that complex when I suddenly had to talk to a federal agent on my phone about what I’d posted to Twitter. “Can I take a…
Don’t Trust Your iPhone’s Passcode to Keep Your Data Safe
Photo: Thaspol Sangsee (Shutterstock) Losing your iPhone is bad. Losing your entire digital life, from photos to finances, is traumatic. Unfortunately, the latter is all too common. Journalist Joanna Stern…
It’s Fine to Never Meet IRL
“You still haven’t met?” My cheeks flush at the question, and I feel a combination of frustration and shame not dissimilar to when someone questions why I’m still masking, avoiding…
This Authenticator App Reportedly Collects, Sends Developer Secret QR Codes
Authenticator apps like Authy and Google Authenticator help users add a second layer of security to their account, preventing malicious actors from accessing their personal information and data. Last week,…