7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free

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 ...
WGAL

Strong passwords are key to online security: How to create, save them

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, ...

Malicious MoltBot skills used to push password-stealing malware

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

Did Epstein create Bitcoin as Satoshi Nakamoto? Don't fall for email making the claim

A screenshot shared on social media in February 2026 authentically showed an email from the Epstein files proving that he was ...
Hackaday

When Clever Hardware Hacks Bite Back: A Password Keeper Device Autopsy

Sometimes you have this project idea in your mind that seems so simple and straightforward, and which feels just so right ...
Hosted on MSN

Here's the Secure Way to Use Password Hints and Security Questions

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.
Geeky Gadgets

Arduino Uno Q : Hybrid Board Build Smarter Projects with Precise Control

Is the Arduino Uno Q the missing piece in your next project? With its hybrid design that fuses the precision of a microcontroller with the flexibility of a Linux-based single-board computer, this ...
PCMag on MSN

I don't trust password generators, so I built my own. Here's how you can, too

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

Protect Your iPhone Like a Pro: 15 Must-Use Security Settings

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 ...
Engadget

Instagram says accounts 'are secure' after wave of suspicious password reset requests

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 ...
PCMag on MSN

Hackers Are Targeting Your Smart Home. Here's How to Stop Them

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

You Can Still Get Free Security Updates For Your Windows 10 PC

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...