New AI tech bodes ill for identity theft, scams, and propaganda
Artificial intelligence like GPT-3 is advancing deepfakes by imitating real faces, voices, and words. This could spell trouble for the future of humanity.
The battle to outlaw end-to-end encryption in the U.S. is heating...
This post was originally published on July 2, 2020.
Following the introduction of the EARN IT bill in the U.S....
What is SIM swapping, and how to avoid it
Malicious actors could cancel your SIM card and divert all your calls to themselves. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself.
6 of the biggest crypto heists of all time
When you store your money in a traditional bank, you do so because you have few other options. Of...
What is a phishing attack?
Phishing is by far the most common “hack” used to steal passwords, take over accounts, and enter systems without...
5 famous whistleblowers who risked everything
“See something, say something” is a safety and awareness campaign running across multiple cities in the United States.
If you...
Marriott loses the data of half a billion customers
Over the past 4 years, up to 500 million people have had their personal data stolen from the Marriott International hotel group.
Is internet privacy a lost cause?
Most people think of privacy as a fundamental right. The right to have a personal conversation without someone listening,...
Swedes are inserting tiny microchips under their skin
Fed up with carrying cumbersome keychains and bulky wallets? Why not copy a growing number of Swedes and implant...
Wi-Fi security: How to stay safe while connected
Wireless security has two components: Authentication and secrecy. And, in theory, responsibility for network security lies with both operators...
