7 breaches, hacks, and leaks you might have missed this year
Hundreds of millions of people, including nearly the entire country of Brazil, have had their data stolen by hackers this year.
The internet is safer now—but a VPN is still essential protection
The internet is a far more encrypted place than it was 10 years ago, but privacy and security experts still recommend a VPN for most users.
Eye in the sky: The history of the spy plane
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Yes, it's a spy plane! From espionage balloons to blimps and drones, we take a (bird's eye) look at the history of the spy plane.
Cybersecurity’s next frontier: Space
The world is waking up to a growing need to protect satellites and other space equipment.
Guide to Facebook’s new privacy settings
Where did Facebook’s Privacy Settings go? The answer: everywhere.
Australia’s ‘hacking’ bill lets police take over a person’s social media
Australia’s new surveillance bill lets police access devices, modify data, and take over social media accounts—all without judicial oversight.
8 of the biggest crypto thefts of all time
The world just saw what was possibly the largest crypto heist yet—after which the hacker returned all of the stolen 600 million USD.
Explainer: Apple’s plans to scan your iPhone photos
Apple will soon start scanning all photos before they get uploaded to iCloud Photos. Find out how this affects you and how to stay private.
Smart borders: Hubs of mass surveillance
Automated border-crossing systems are designed to be convenient. But what are we giving up along the way?
What is Pegasus spyware? And how to protect your phone
Pegasus is phone hacking software used by governments. Read how it can be secretly installed on your phone remotely.
