Privacy

Many swear phones secretly listen in through their built-in microphones. We investigate the claims — and offer other explanations for spookily precise mobile ads.

A review of the new Netflix documentary, The Great Hack, a take on Cambridge Analytica and life in the social media age in general.

We explain how not to drown in the stream of annoying browser push notifications — or even kiss them goodbye.

Dave and Jeff discuss the latest trend in US cities paying the ransom, hacking the smart home, Cirque du Soleil app issues and more.

Apple to roll out a system of its own for quick login to websites and apps. Learn what makes it different from similar offers.

We explain how to leave the social network while keeping some posts as a memento, even if you forgot your password and changed your phone number.

A guide on how to disappear from Snapchat but keep the mementos you want.

Dave and Jeff tackle the latest on the Baltimore ransomware attack, Amazon’s new Alexa patent, recent wins against cybercrime, and more.

10 Facebook mistakes that threatened users’ security and privacy.

Dave and Jeff talk about Avengers: Endgame scams, trust in social networks, the new royal baby, and more.

Dave and Jeff take a look at the latest in the IC3 report, digital clutter, USB devices gone rogue, and more.

In this episode of the Kaspersky Lab podcast, Dave and Jeff take a look at the latest Facebook snafu, AI in Dota 2, dumb criminals, and more.

Ten tips to make your private digital life really private.

This episode brings you stories of Amazon Alexa, a UK government BCC error, and so-called smart-car apps with hard-coded passwords.

Commercial spying apps — stalkerware — are not malware in the proper sense of the term, but it’s better to avoid using them anyway.

Facebook suing developers from Ukraine, Apex Legends’ battle against cheaters, Facebook’s double-edged sword on privacy, and more.

In this episode of the Kaspersky Lab podcast, the team takes a look at hacks in OKCupid, the acquisition of Eero, and connected refrigerators.

Jeff and David take a look at a recalled smart watch in the EU, faulty webcam covers from the NSA, changes in iOS, and more.

When you’re ready to leave the privacy fever dream that is Facebook, make sure you have everything before you lock the door on your way out.

Let’s take a look at a VPN from Facebook that is more than meets the eye, a bug in FaceTime, happy trails to Internet Explorer and good privacy work from Mozilla.

In this episode, Dave and Jeff plus some special guests talk travel and keeping your data safe.