These were 2017's biggest hacks, leaks, and data breaches
Dozens of data breaches, millions of people affected.
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Security firm Keeper sues news reporter over vulnerability story
The vulnerability was fixed, but Keeper now demands that the allegedly defamatory article is pulled offline.
For privacy and security, change these Android settings right now
All Android devices are different, but they all come with some basic security and privacy features. Here are the important tweaks to get started.
A server hosting dozens of popular file converter sites has been hacked
The server hosting the sites had been "tampered with for months on end, without the server owner noticing it."
BitLocker (and BitLocker-to-Go) for Dummies
No matter how hard you try, BitLocker just won't work. The help is useless and Google doesn't help. For students, this is how to tighten up your laptop.
NSA mass surveillance leaks: Timeline of events to date
The U.S. government mass surveillance scandal may be the biggest ongoing story of the year. In this updating timeline, you can explore the full scope of the Edward Snowden leaks, which have implicated the world's most powerful nations in the worldwide spying operation.
14 privacy tools you should use to stay secure
From encrypted instant messengers to secure browsers and operating systems, these privacy-enhancing apps, extensions, and services can protect you both online and offline.
Leaked files show what a Cellebrite phone extraction report looks like
US law enforcement alone have spent millions on the phone-cracking technology.
24 internet-connected things that really shouldn't be online
A roundup of some of the more bizarre things that are online -- but really shouldn't be.
Stop calling everything a "hack"
Nevada state government's website was leaking thousands of social security numbers, and highly sensitive personal data. They said it was a hack. Spoiler alert: It wasn't.