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Cape Cyberattacks that target mobile devices and services can impact anyone, but the risk is especially great against politicians, journalists, activists, and public figures. Now a relatively new mobile carrier promises extra special protection against mobile threats. Cape, a Washington, D.C.-based mobile provider promotes its service as built with privacy and security at its core. […] More
Vaishnav K Suresh / 500px / Getty Images After multiple delays, Microsoft has finally begun rolling out a preview of its controversial Recall feature for testing by members of the Windows Insider Program. The feature, which promises a “photographic memory” for Windows 11 PCs, was originally announced as part of the rollout of the new […] More
Flipper Zero reading an NFC security key. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETAfter over a year of use, I love my Flipper Zero, and I’m still finding cool things to do with it.Am I using it to steal cars, clone credit cards, or change the prices shown on gas station displays? Of course not! That’s just fake trash people upload to TikTok to try to look cool, and you can’t do anything like that. Also: The 50+ best Black Friday deals 2024: Early sales live nowBut that doesn’t mean the Flipper Zero can’t do some very cool and useful things. Over the past year, I’ve been exploring the suite of tools built into the Flipper Zero, as well as extending its capabilities by installing custom firmware. It’s been a game-changer in so many ways! The Flipper Zero might be small, but there’s a lot of hardware packed into a small space.To begin with, there’s a sub-GHz wireless antenna that can capture and transmit wireless codes to operate wireless devices and access control systems, such as garage door remotes, boom barriers, IoT sensors, and even remote keyless systems. RFID support allows it to read, store, and emulate a number of different RFID cards.Also: Do RFID blocking cards actually work? My Flipper Zero revealed the truthIt can also read, write, store, and emulate NFC tags. On the front, there’s a 1-Wire connector that can read and emulate iButton (aka DS1990A, CYFRAL, Touch Memory, or Dallas key) contact keys. More
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Kulpreya Chaichatpornsuk/Getty Images Most people are keeping a close eye out for online scams these days, but if you’re not careful, you might do the scammers’ work for them. A new study from Gen, the company behind cybersecurity brands like Norton, Avast, LifeLock, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner, shines some light on “scam yourself” attacks that […] More
tupungato/Getty Images Hackers and security researchers who uncover vulnerabilities in certain Microsoft products could take home part of a $4 million bug bounty. On Tuesday, the company announced a new invitation-only hacking event called Zero Day Quest. Touted as the largest of its kind, the event will invite top-ranked researchers to discover and report high-impact security flaws. […] More
Anadolu/Getty Images Your Android device retains your Google searches, enabling various sites and services to use that data to personalize ads and other types of recommendations. For some of us, that level of personalization makes using the platform easier. But in this modern era, with companies leveraging such information to capture a very particular picture […] More
Websites have become flooded with ad-sponsored content and tracking scripts, making browsers a battleground for user privacy. Online advertising companies can use web browsing histories to fingerprint individual browsers over time, creating shadow user profiles spread across different online services to store information, including your interests, product searches, and more, leading to targeted advertising.You don’t have to consent to tracking or data collection — and this is why your browser choice is important. While Chrome is the most widely used browser in the world, alternative browsers and ways to improve your security are available to help you stay anonymous online.Also: The best VPN services (and why you need one to protect your privacy)When you look for a privacy-focused browser, you should investigate how advertising trackers and cookies are managed, whether search histories are stored or shared, and whether the browser developer operates with a transparent privacy policy.What is the best secure browser for privacy in 2024?ZDNET experts have kept a finger on the pulse of the secure browser market for decades, and many of us have tried and tested different options over the years. Brave More
