How easy is it to destroy the DNA samples held at genetic-testing labs, or delete the resulting genealogical profile? We compare some of the most popular services’ policies.
At Chaos Communication Congress, election security expert J. Alex Halderman describes the United States’ rough yet vital road toward securing its many vulnerable voting systems.
Even when we’ve exposed our bank log-in credentials through a phishing attack, we need to cap our emotions and respect the rep on the line. Here’s how to get efficient help on the call.
Facebook might not sell user data. But it has been trading deep access to it with tech powerhouses Amazon, Netflix, Huawai, and others, according to a New York Times report.
At the CyberMed Summit in Arizona, simulated hospital emergencies highlight today’s medical-cybersecurity challenges. At their heart: education, collaboration, and advocacy.
Major sites and browser vendors are increasingly supporting physical two-step authentication keys, known as U2F keys. Could they remedy your account security anxiety?
Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s first congressional hearing—a milestone he probably wished he could have postponed for a few more years—did not ... Read More...
The new Gmail feature Confidential Mode gives senders several ways to protect their messages, including timed deletion, passcode-required opening, and blocked forwarding. But experts are wary.
DriveSavers isn’t divulging what its “proprietary technology” is or how it works. It is saying, however, that it won’t use its tech to help law enforcement agencies carry out search warrants.
Over four years, Marriott hackers accessed millions of guest records, including names, mailing and email addresses, passport numbers, and birth dates. Here’s what we’re learning.
