The Google Calendar Setting That Could Put You at Risk
A vulnerability that allowed a malicious invite to influence Gemini’s responses was patched. The bigger issue was not. (Techlicious)… Read the rest
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Security
Techlicious
WhatsApp Embroiled in Privacy Controversy – What to Use Instead
The allegations give me pause and make me wonder about the security of direct messages on Meta-owned Instagram. Fortunately, you have solid alternatives. (Techlicious)… Read the rest
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That Handy Free Browser Extension You Installed Could Be Spying on You
Unlike traditional malware, malicious extensions don’t have to sneak onto your computer. You install them yourself. (Techlicious)… Read the rest
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How to Stop an iPhone from Auto-Connecting to ‘Known’ Wi-Fi Networks
Recently, I looked down and saw that my phone was also connected to the cafe’s Wi-Fi network. I didn’t set this up, but Apple did it silently for me. (Techlicious)… Read the rest
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How to Stop Cookie Jacking and Keep Hackers Out of Your Accounts
A type of cyberattack called cross-site scripting (XSS) can sometimes allow a hacker to make a copy of your session cookies and also access your accounts without a username and password. (Techlicious)… Read the rest
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Your Weak, Old, Reused Passwords Are All Over the Internet
The latest accounting of passwords exposed to hackers – all 1.3 billion of them – shows the importance of upgrading your antiquated logins. Here’s how. (Read on Techlicious)
Podcasts, Wall Street Journal
Behind the Passwords Alternative: Passkeys (Podcast)
Passkeys promise safer and easier logins to websites and apps. But if you’re wondering what they are or how they work, you’re not alone. WSJ contributor Sean Captain will explain. (In WSJ Tech News Briefing, from 5:21)… Read the rest
Wall Street Journal
What Are Passkeys—and What Do You Need to Know About Using Them?
A new technology promises safer and easier logins to websites and apps. But using them raises a lot of questions. (Read on the Wall Street Journal)
Wall Street Journal
How to Make Sure Information on Your Old Computer Is Really, Truly Deleted
It isn’t as simple as pressing ‘delete’ and emptying the Trash. Here’s a step-by-step guide. (Wall Street Journal)
Fast Company
If you use your personal phone for work, say goodbye to your privacy
The recent firing of a Google employee demonstrates how you relinquish your privacy—and private data, including personal photos—when you put work accounts on your personal device. (Fast Company)… Read the rest