Apple’s Latest Update for iPhone Patches 15 Security Vulnerabilities

Apple’s latest update for iPhones, iOS 17.5, adds a few new features for your smartphone. But aside from these fresh changes, the most important thing about the update is the 15 security patches Apple included this time around. Apple doesn’t include the security notes with the usual description of the software update. Instead, it publishes this report later on its …

Microsoft May Be Trying to Earn Back Trust in Cybersecurity

On an earnings call last week, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, told investors and analysts that the company would be “increasing its focus on cybersecurity.” This likely isn’t a statement made by a CEO on an earnings call. Microsoft has repeatedly lost some trust in the industry, especially with government officials, as high-profile cyberattacks have happened on the company’s watch. …

Protect Your Privacy By Forwarding Your Emails Through a Decoy Account

One of the reasons our inboxes are full of spam is because our email addresses are all over the internet. Some of the organizations you share your email with aren’t quite so honest or careful, and either sell your data to spammers, or have it stolen in data leaks. The thing is, if these organizations never had your email address …

Don’t Send Important Business Information Over SMS

SMS (Short Messaging Service) is a foundational messaging platform, empowering cellular communication for decades now. But the system is now, unfortunately, outdated, and should not be used for any important business communications—or any communication, if you can help it. SMS’ main flaw is its lack of end-to-end encryption (E2EE): E2EE is the standard for high-quality messaging services in 2024. When …

How Following Cybersecurity Best Practices Keeps Your Accounts Safe

The tried and true cybersecurity best practices are classics for a reason. Using strong and unique passwords, never reusing your passwords, taking advantage of MFA whenever possible: These tips aren’t just theoretical suggestions, but they actively keep your accounts safe. You see this in real-world examples all the time. Case in point, Roku: The company responsible for creating TVs and …

Do You Know What’s in That Browser Extension?

Browser extensions are a great way to enhance your internet browser’s capabilities. Usually, they add one really good feature to your internet experience, since the developer of the extension can spend all their resources on that one feature. It fills gaps in a browser or enhances existing, weaker features, since browser developers can’t make every possible feature in their browsers. …