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How Apps Use Push Notifications to Spy on You (and How to Stop Them)
TikTok, Facebook, X, and more are scraping your data using push notifications, but you don't have to put up with it.
You Can Finally Log Into Twitter for iPhone With a Passkey
"X" for iPhone users no longer need to log in with a password.
The Best Security Cameras You Can Buy Right Now
Keep an eye on your stuff with these great choices.
The Biggest Scams to Avoid This Holiday Season
Tips to help you avoid online scammers and other bad actors.
You Can Get SimpliSafe's Home Security System for 50% Off Right Now
This security system will call the cops or first responders for you in case of fires, floods, or burglary.
Apple Really Doesn't Like Beeper Mini
For a brief, shining moment, it looked like Beeper Mini was a secure way to use iMessage on Android. Then Apple stepped in.
You Need to Update Your Apple Devices Now
Apple just released security patches for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
You Should Update Chrome Right Now (Again)
Chrome has a nasty security flaw that puts your browsing at risk.
This Is Your Last Chance to Stop Google From Deleting Your Old Gmail Account
Google will delete millions of dormant Gmail accounts starting Dec. 1. Here's how to save yours.
‘Nothing Chats’ Isn't a Safe Way to Use iMessage on Android
Don't jeopardize your security for a blue bubble.
Watch Out for Malicious Ads on Bing Chat
Bing Chat might be an impressive tool, but it's still vulnerable to malicious ads.
You Can Finally Use iCloud Keychain in Google Chrome
Here's how to access iCloud Keychain in Chrome, including your Apple passkeys.
Update Your Browsers Right Now
There's a new security vulnerability, and Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Microsoft Edge, and Tor—as well as certain other apps—need to be patched.
You Can Browse the Internet Without CAPTCHA Prompts
Google is testing the ability to prove you're human without needing to pass a CAPTCHA every time.
Beeper Isn't a Safe Solution for iMessaging on Android
It's tempting to use Beeper to iMessage on Android, but it isn't safe.
Your Android Now Knows When an AirTag Is Tracking You
AirTag stalkers no longer have an advantage when targeting Android users.
Hackers Can Steal Your Passwords by Listening to You Type
Researchers have trained an AI to identify your keystrokes with 95% accuracy. Seems bad.
Be Wary of ChatGPT Clones
Many ChatGPT-like third-party browser extensions and plugins are not worth the risk.
Stop Strava From Revealing Your Home Address
Your Strava routes are fun to share, but they might show where you live.
Google Chrome's Password Manager Is Getting Better
New features move Chrome's Password Manager in a better direction.