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What’s the Difference Between USB-C and USB 3?

Even in an increasingly wireless world, USB cables are still a major presence in nearly all of our tech. Computers, smartphones, tablets, and cameras all use USB cables to charge batteries, transfer information, and connect other USB devices. Knowing which...

December 27, 2022

Your Smartphone Photos Are Likely Giving Away Your Location

Your smartphone is probably your main camera these days. All those photos you take, however, might be sharing more information than you think. For many of us, these pictures reveal exactly where we were when we took them. It's called...

December 27, 2022

Ransomware Attack Temporarily Takes Down the Met

According to The New York Times, the Metropolitan Opera in New York is the largest performing arts organization in the country. As such, it might not be surprising to learn the Met is the latest high-profile organization to be targeted...

December 20, 2022

Microsoft Patches Two Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

Each month, Microsoft releases a big security update known as "Patch Tuesday." As the name implies, the update comes on the second Tuesday of each month, fixing any security vulnerabilities the company found since the previous Patch Tuesday update. This...

December 20, 2022

Is It Safe to Use AI Face Art?

You might have noticed recently an interesting trend on social media: More and more people are sharing portraits of themselves "painted" by AI. This AI art is generated by software to make fantastical portraits in seconds. But while the technology...

December 12, 2022

Google Patches Ninth Chrome Zero-Day of the Year

In software, security vulnerabilities are inevitable. It isn't about preventing them outright with perfect code. Rather, the challenge is discovering vulnerabilities and patching them before bad actors take advantage of them. Google has been working overtime to fight against security...

December 6, 2022

Millions of Twitter Users’ Data Stolen and Posted Online

Twitter has consistently been in the news this year, and for good reason. The social media platform has gone through major and rapid changes, with concerns those changes could put users' data in jeopardy. Those concerns may be valid, but,...

November 29, 2022

How to Stop Apps From Tracking Your Smartphone Activity

We use our smartphones everyday, for everything from sending work email to video chatting with our friends and family. As evidenced by screen time records, we spend a lot of time on these devices, and app developers know it. They...

November 29, 2022

The FBI Has ‘National Security Concerns’ About TikTok

TikTok is no stranger to controversy, particularly from a cybersecurity perspective. The app has come under fire many times in the past as a data mining tool for the Chinese government, including an allegation the company had plans to spy...

November 22, 2022

This Chrome Extension Steals Crypto and Passwords

Browser extensions make surfing the web better. They add useful features missing from the original browser, and allow you to customize your internet experience to fit your needs. However, they aren't without risk, as we saw this week. The extension...

November 22, 2022