Oura says it gets government demands for user data. Will it share how many?
Oura users' data is not end-to-end encrypted and can be handed to the government. Will the wearable tech maker say how often it turns over data?
AI can find bugs and flaws, but don't forget the cybersecurity basics
The leading cause of big breaches is failing to do the cybersecurity fundamentals.
The most dangerous threats to the internet in 2026
From surveillance and choking online access to governments going rogue, these are the most pressing threats to face the internet and its billions of users today.
Plot twist: I'm suing the Justice Department and FBI
Why I'm suing the government for records under the Freedom of Information Act.
Why every organization should make it easy to report security flaws
Companies make it too challenging to report security bugs and data leaks. Having a dedicated security email address could save your company from a damaging hack.
Why your doctor's AI recorder can be bad for your health (and privacy)
Privacy experts have nine good reasons why you can — and should — decline a doctor or therapist's request to record your conversations with AI tools.
How hackers are helping criminal gangs hijack truck deliveries
Cargo hijackings are rising, with cybercriminals using remote access tools to track and divert shipments of high-end goods from delivery trucks globally. (Updated)
That company's big hack probably wasn't an employee's fault
Companies that blame an employee or human error following a cyberattack often neglect to account for broader security failings.
Security precautions to consider while traveling through airports
As border device searches rise, there are practical steps you can take to protect your devices and data from airport searches.
Lawmakers seek to close loophole that allows feds to buy people's location data without a warrant
Federal agencies have been purchasing large datasets to track people's whereabouts from data brokers without asking a court for approval.
Papers, please: Age verification laws threaten everyone's online security and privacy
Laws that require adults to upload their driver's licenses or passports to access apps, websites, and VPNs will make the entire web less safe.
A beginner's guide to analyzing the network traffic of apps and websites
In 2025, journalist Zack Whittaker found three popular apps were leaking sensitive user data. This is how he uses network analysis tools like Burp Suite to understand how apps and websites work and share your data. This is how you can, too.
