What can we learn from the data breaches of FBI and Pentagon personnel records?
Four takeaways from the biggest counterintelligence disasters in recent U.S. history.
A breach of over 150 million U.S. and Canadian driver's license photos is an anonymity disaster
The breach links the names and photos of millions of people across North America. One expert said this is likely the largest database of facial images ever breached.
Watch what you say: Apple opens the door to a nightmare world of always-listening tech
Apple's new upcoming ambient audio recording features set a risky precedent in normalizing intrusive surveillance. Privacy experts weigh in.
Most fitness wearables lack end-to-end encryption and don't disclose government data demands, says EFF
Most fitness wearables don't use end-to-end encryption to protect users' health information, leaving open the door for government demands for data.
The sneaky ways that governments get your private data
Discover some of the most common ways that authorities, police, and spies obtain your personal data, and how you can prevent it from ending up in their hands.
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.
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.
Apple nuking a customer's account over a bad gift card is a warning for everyone
One long-time Apple customer was left with no recourse after a bad gift card triggered a full account and device lock-out.