privacy

Fortnite for Android is not available on Google Play. We explain how to download and install it properly, and what else to do to stay safe.

WhatsApp for Android can back up your chats to Google Drive. It’s free, but it may hurt older backups. Here’s how to get it right.

Kaspersky hogs the CPU, collaborates with the KGB, and writes viruses? We bust these myths and explain their origins.

We asked, and your answer was yes.

No PIN on your phone? Pickpockets will thank you for that.

Creators of ad mailings and spam are very interested in knowing whether you read their messages. This post explains how to protect against e-mail tracking.

We investigate intercepting smartwatch motion-sensor data to monitor people and steal information.

Advertising in voice assistants is coming soon. We examine how it will use personal data and what you can do about it.

Stress relating to technology and cybersecurity is an escalating issue we can’t escape.

Rumor has it that typing “BFF” as a Facebook comment checks your profile security. We investigate the claim.

Even very popular apps display ads using third-party code, which can transmit personal data unencrypted.

Find out if your smartphones, tablets, and laptops are coming between you and your loved ones.

The European Commission’s proposed ePrivacy Regulation takes effect in May 2018. Why is it a battle — and who is fighting for what?

Harmless toy or a way to phish for personal data?

We investigate how couples often neglect privacy — and the consequences.

Browser extensions are handy, but they can also be really dangerous. Here’s what can go wrong and what you can do about it.

Do border agents have the right to search your devices? How can you protect your data from searches at the border? We have 11 tips covering this topic.

The Skygofree Trojan comes with a powerful array of spyware features, some unique — like turning on audio recording by geolocation and stealing private messages.

Facebook sends so many notifications that sometimes it’s tempting just to turn them off. We tell you how to do it — or how to adjust them so they don’t take over your life.

Google’s new E-Screen Protector prompts users when prying eyes are on their smartphone screen. Is this technology useful?

The dangers of online dating apps on work devices