Privacy and Security
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Bitwarden Password Manager Is Officially Going Passwordless The open-source password manager will now let users log in with nothing more than a smartphone and the service's mobile app. -
New Malware Apps Get 2 Million Downloads on Google Play Don't fall for free apps with names like "Volume," "Music Equalizer," or "Bluetooth device auto connect." -
87% of US Defense Contractors Fail Basic Cybersecurity Requirements 80% lack a vulnerability management solution, while 79% lack a comprehensive multi-factor authentication system. -
Tech Companies Cutting Budgets Must Boost Cybersecurity Cybersecurity spending is expected to increase in the next year by 10% to 15% and your business should follow suit. -
Mis-Price ‘Freebie Bots’ Cost Millions for Retailers on Black Friday Bots are taking advantage of retailer errors, causing chaos and costing online stores big, while shoppers miss out too. -
Scams to Watch Out for as Black Friday Spam Mail Surges If you're going to be shopping this Black Friday, you'll be just as vulnerable as everyone else. Here's how to stay safe. -
Amazon Shutters Secure Messaging App One Year After Purchase The commercial version of the app will be closed, but government and enterprise versions will remain. -
Twitter Is Working on End-to-End Encryption for Direct Messages One researcher spotted changes to Twitter for Android source code, which were then vaguely confirmed by CEO Elon Musk. -
Twitter to Crowd-Source Reporting of Misleading Tweets via Birdwatch Birdwatch sees the social media giant turn to select members of its user base for help tackling misleading information online -
The Cost of Cyber Insurance Just Keeps on Rising With insurance prices rising while cyber-attacks keep occurring, many businesses feel stuck between a rock and a hard place. -
FBI Alert: Watch Out for Subscription Renewal Scams The law enforcement agency says it has observed "several instances" of this specific social engineering scam since October. -
National Guard Cybersecurity Units Deployed Nationwide Ahead of Midterms Fourteen states, including New York, Washington, and Louisiana, have called in the Guard to tackle cyber threats.