Security, Spoken

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Think Twice Before Using Facebook, Google, or Apple to Sign In Everywhere Sep 30, 2020

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So-called single sign-on options offer a lot of convenience. But they have downsides that a good old fashioned password manager doesn't.Â

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Gen Z Has a Plan to Save the Election—Starting With the Polls Sep 29, 2020

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Poll workers, who skew elderly, are in short supply during the pandemic. Meet some of the young people trying to make up the gap.

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A Patient Dies After a Ransomware Attack Hits a Hospital Sep 28, 2020

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The outage resulted in a significant delay in treatment. German authorities are investigating the perpetrators on suspicion of negligent manslaughter.

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CBP Seized OnePlus Buds as ‘Counterfeit’ AirPods. Now It's Doubling Down Sep 25, 2020

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The US government has detained thousands of wireless earbuds on suspicion of being fake Apple goods—despite crystal clear branding from an established company.

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The Safest Ways to Log In to Your Computer Sep 24, 2020

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Passwords, key fobs, fingerprints—there are lots of ways to gain access to your laptop or desktop. Here are the best and most secure.

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The Best Privacy-Friendly Alternatives to Google Maps Sep 23, 2020

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Google Maps is arguably the easiest mapping service to use, but that doesn't mean it's the most secure.Â

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Russia's Fancy Bear Hackers Are Hitting US Campaign Targets Again Sep 22, 2020

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Microsoft has revealed that the GRU hacking group has attacked hundreds of organizations over the last year, many of them tied to the upcoming election.Â

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A Critical Flaw Is Affecting Thousands of WordPress Sites Sep 21, 2020

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Hackers have been exploiting the vulnerability, which is now patched: Users should update to File Manager version 6.9 ASAP.

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How to Boost WhatsApp’s Privacy and Better Protect Your Data Sep 18, 2020

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The Facebook-owned company has end-to-end encryption by default—but that doesn't mean the service’s settings are as private as they could be.

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Julian Assange Lays Out His Case Against US Extradition Sep 17, 2020

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The argument hinges in part on psychiatrists' testimony that Assange is a high suicide risk.