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Google auto-enrolling 2FA leads to 50% drop in hacked accounts
By Darragh Murphy published
After Google started auto-enrolling over 150 million users to its two-factor authentication process in 2021, the tech giant announced a significant decrease in accounts being compromised.
How to block a website on Safari
By Dylan Lockwood published
Learn how to block websites on Safari and protect your kids from inappropriate content on the web.
iPhone users opting out of app tracking are still being tracked by Facebook and Snapchat (report)
By Sean Riley published
iOS users are able to opt out of app tracking, but apps such as Facebook and Snapchat have found a loophole to keep targeting iPhone owners with ads.
Google starts auto-enrolling accounts to use two-factor authentication — stay away from SMS
By Darragh Murphy published
Google is making 2-Step Verification mandatory for 150 million users
5 iPhone apps you need to ramp up your online privacy
By Shubham Agarwal published
Your iPhone falls short against advanced online attacks. Use these free apps to protect your identity and data.
Bluetooth is riddled with nasty security flaws — your devices could be in trouble
By Kimberly Gedeon published
A new study reveals that Bluetooth is riddled with security flaws that affect countless devices, including laptops, smartphones and more.
Disguised Lightning cable secretly steals your passwords — a tool fit for hackers and spies
By Darragh Murphy published
The USB-C to Lightning cable can record and send private data
T-Mobile hack may leave up to 49 million vulnerable to identity theft — what to do
By Sean Riley published
T-Mobile has confirmed a data breach affecting up to 49 million people including former and prospective customers and is offering a number of services in response.
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