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Hackers can hijack WhatsApp accounts without ever cracking passwords or encryption GhostPairing attacks exploit legitimate device-linking features to gain full account access Users are tricked by fake ...

With so much hacking, scamming, theft, and spying in the digital world, encryption is becoming more popular. You see it in messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp, in secure connections to websites ...

Chrome is getting an upgrade aimed at making online forms less painful. Google has rolled out a new autofill enhancement that promises to handle more than just addresses and passwords. In an official ...

I got an email from a listener named Jim K., and it’s the kind of note that sticks with you. “I checked Have I Been Pwned and found one account breached twice, another nine times, and another five ...

Chat backup encryption will no longer require you to memorize passwords or lengthy encryption keys. Chat backup encryption will no longer require you to ...

For years I relied on Chrome’s built-in password manager thanks to its convenience. Even as more appealing solutions emerged, I hesitated to make the switch to a standalone password manager. But in ...

Google wants you to start using passkeys. Its vision is to “progress toward a passwordless future," allowing you to store passkeys in the Google Password Manager service. For websites that support the ...

I’ve set up multiple password managers, as part of my testing and reviews for PCWorld. And every time, I always take a moment right after creating an account to do one very, very important thing: ...

A single security breach can jeopardize everything you’ve built. The theft of intellectual property and confidential customer data can result in a cascade of consequences, from hefty financial losses ...