The Flipper Zero reading the Apple Pay NFC signal from my Apple Watch Ultra. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET RFID is everywhere, even packed into your credit and debit cards, allowing the information to be read in a “contactless” fashion. Concerns that cards could be read covertly have generated a massive industry of security devices designed to block […] More
Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images Twitter will soon be removing the option for text message two-factor authentication to all but those subscribed to Twitter Blue. But fear not, there are other ways to secure your account. Also: Why is Twitter turning millions of accounts into defenseless targets? There are two alternative options available […] More
Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images Okay, lemme see if I’ve got this right. Effective March 19, Twitter has decided to open up millions of user accounts to hacking and theft, just to pick up a little spare coin. Really? And, apparently, Twitter (or He Who Shall Go Unnamed) somehow thinks that users value […] More
Image: Getty/MoMo Productions Your smartphone is the key to not just your online life, but increasingly, almost every aspect of your everyday life. Special Feature You use it for communicating with friends and family, taking photos, sharing posts on social media, browsing the web, accessing your bank account, online shopping, streaming and much more. That’s […] More
Image: Tile Tile has launched a new feature, called Anti-Theft Mode, for all of its Bluetooth-powered tracking devices. The feature is designed to let users track their devices while staying “under the radar,” so to speak — so a thief with your stolen item doesn’t find out you’re onto them. The new anti-theft mode is […] More
Michael Gariffo/ZDNET Earlier this week Apple pushed out critical updates for iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS that patch an exploit that’s being used right now to attack systems. The fact that this vulnerability is being used to attack systems means that these updates need to be installed as soon as possible. While Apple products are generally […] More
Want to try a top-notch password manager? 1Password is running a deal that might be right for those of you who have smaller teams of up to 10 people. ZDNET Recommends 1Password helps you store, manage and secure all your passwords in one place. It works by encrypting your passwords and storing them in a […] More
Image: Getty/BongkarnThanyakij Business Email Compromise (BEC) gangs are making their payment fraud scams even more effective by using translation tools and machine learning to convincingly distribute emails in multiple languages. BEC attacks are some of the most effective and financially damaging cyber attacks, with the FBI estimating that they have cost businesses a combined total […] More
