VeraCrypt is a free, open-source disk encryption software that is available for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. With VeraCrypt, you create a virtual encrypted disk on your internal drive that can then be ...

STRONG PASSWORDS. SO WE’VE TALKED ABOUT THIS BEFORE, BUT IT’S WORTH REPEATING. STRONG PASSWORDS ARE ABSOLUTELY THE KEY TO PERSONAL ONLINE SECURITY. I’VE TALKED TO MANY HACKING VICTIMS OVER THE YEARS, ...

More than 230 malicious packages for the personal AI assistant OpenClaw (formerly known as Moltbot and ClawdBot) have been ...

Ready for the ultimate in password security? You can build your own uncrackable random generator; all you need is a ...

When security questions and password hints are required for your accounts, you might not be filling them out wisely. To best protect your account security, you shouldn’t be truthful in these fields.

Smart homes offer convenience with a side of security risks. Here's how to prevent hackers from gaining access to your smart ...

In today’s digital landscape, where privacy concerns and cyber threats are ever-present, securing your iPhone is a critical step in protecting your personal information. Apple equips its devices with ...

If you received a bunch of password reset requests from Instagram recently, you're not alone. Malwarebytes, an antivirus software company, initially reported that there was a data breach revealing the ...

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Unencrypted DNS can expose your browsing activity, but Android's Private DNS helps keep it private. Here's how to enable it.