Are RFID-Blocking Wallets Worth It?
RFID-blocking wallets are supposed to prevent your RFID card information from being stolen. But do they really work? Even then, is the danger real enough to make a purchase worth it? Let’s find out.
What Is Wi-Fi “Wardriving” and How Can You Protect Yourself?
War, what is it good for? Well, when we’re talking about wardriving, it’s away to find unsecured Wi-Fi, sometimes with malicious intent. Wardriving is hard to detect, but with preparation you can protect your home network f…
What Is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
You’ve heard of two-factor authentication (2FA) and its many benefits, but what about multi-factor authentication (MFA)? MFA can go beyond a simple text or authentication app, and might even happen without you knowing it….
How Much Is Your Data Worth to Advertisers?
What with all the stories about data harvesting by large companies, you may have wondered what’s actually in it for them. Let’s take a look at what your data’s worth—and why so many companies are doing whatever it takes to …
What Is a Bug Bounty and How Can You Claim One?
Bug bounties allow people who discover security flaws in computer software and services to be rewarded with money. So what does it take to be a bug bounty hunter, and can you make a living doing it?
Warning: Did You Install the Play Store on Windows 11? Read This Now
In March 2022, we published instructions for installing the Google Play store on Windows 11. The method involved an open-source project from GitHub. Unfortunately, it contained malware. Here’s how to fix it….
Why You Should Use Peer-to-Peer Messaging Apps
Peer-to-Peer messaging is as reliable as Facebook Messenger or Discord, but you maintain control of your data and don’t rely on a third-party server to talk with people. It’s a better way to communicate….
Home Security Robots Are Already Here to Protect You
Robots are already cleaning our homes (and giving free rides to pets), but the market for home security robots is quickly expanding. There are already security bots you can buy today and some exciting ones in development for …
Stop Using Flashlight Apps
Flashlight apps were once a clever tool inspired by everyone having a display in their pocket. Those days are long gone, though. You shouldn’t be using flashlight apps anymore. We’ll explain why and what you should use instea…
Here’s What a VPN Can’t Protect You From
VPNs are powerful tools that can help keep you safe on the web, but they aren’t some kind of magical armor that will protect you from all online dangers—no matter how much VPN providers promise that they are. Let’s take a l…
What Is Shadowsocks, and How Does It Work?
If you’re looking to escape internet censorship, one interesting option is something called Shadowsocks. Not only is its name intriguing, it also promises to get you past any blocks safely. Let’s see what this protocol can an…
What Is a Warrant Canary, and Does It Really Work?
When shopping for a VPN, you may have run into a feature called a warrant canary. Touted as extra protection against government surveillance, you may have wondered what it is and whether it’s useful.
What Do VPNs Share with Law Enforcement?
VPNs promise to protect your privacy, but law enforcement and courts the world over have the legal right to ask for your records—provided they can make a case against you. How do VPNs handle these requests, and how much do …
How to Escape Internet Censorship
As you probably know, the internet isn’t free everywhere: in some countries, people are met with blocks when accessing sites the government doesn’t approve of. Thankfully, there are ways around these blocks, and you don’t eve…
Why SMS Needs to Die
The SMS mobile phone texting standard turns 30 this year, and its insecurity and legacy features are holding the world back. Here’s why SMS needs to go away as soon as possible.
What Is a VPN Tunnel, and How Does It Work?
If you’re shopping for a VPN—or even just curious about what these services can do for you—you’ve probably come across the term “VPN tunnel” or “secure tunnel.” What are these tunnels exactly, and why are they important?…
Your COVID Passport App Might Put Your Privacy at Risk
Do you use an app for your COVID vaccine? It might not be as secure as you’d hope. Apparently, about two-thirds of digital vaccination applications exhibit behavior that may put your privacy at risk.
Hackers Hack Samsung, Leak 190GB of Company Secrets
Samsung appears to have been the victim of a massive hack, leading to approximately 190GB of data being leaked. This could be a huge deal for Samsung, as the data is alleged to contain lots of company information….
That Paypal Balance on Social Media Was Faked, Here’s How
You may have seen people posting screenshots of their PayPal balances with incredible amounts reflected. While the screenshots are really of the PayPal page, the amount has been faked! These balances are used for scams, but a…
What Is a Double VPN, and Does It Even Work?
An interesting feature that’s popping up more and more in VPN advertisements is one called double VPN or multi-hop VPN. Once offered by just a handful of VPN services, it seems other VPNs are now catching up to the marketin…
Oops: That NVIDIA RTX LHR Unlocker Is Actually Malware
A program called Nvidia RTX LHR v2 Unlocker was making the rounds all over the tech media as a way to restore the Ethereum mining power of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 30 and A-series graphics cards. As it turns out, it’s malware an…
Beware of Malware in Windows Apps on the Microsoft Store
Be careful the next time you download a game off the Microsoft Store on Windows, as there’s dangerous malware hiding in clones of several popular games. Before you download anything, make sure it’s the actual app and not a fa…
6 Reasons to Use Apple’s Location Sharing with Friends and Family
Apple uses a location-sharing feature called Find My to help you locate devices that you own. You can also use it to share your location and track the location of participating friends and family. Here’s why might want to do …
How to Change Your PayPal Password
PayPal makes it easy to change your current password so you can use a stronger password in your account. You can currently only do this from PayPal’s website and not the mobile app. We’ll show you how….
If You Can Hack ExpressVPN, They’ll Give You $100,000
ExpressVPN has long been a fantastic choice for VPN users and the company is so confident in its security measures that it’s launching a $100,000 bug bounty program. If you can find a way to hack ExpressVPN, you can receive a…
