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matejmo/Getty Images If you’re an ExpressVPN<!–> user, you have access to some new identity theft tools – and won’t have to pay anything extra for them. The company (which topped our list as the fastest VPN service) announced a trio of new services this week aimed at helping you before, during, and after an identity […] More
Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images The Internet Archive has finally recovered from a devastating series of cyberattacks last month with all its main sites and services back up and running. Only a few ancillary features are still down, but those should be coming back soon. Also: Apple will pay you up to $1 million if you can hack […] More
Tor Project Tor Browser is, hands down, the most secure web browser on the market. When using Tor, every packet that leaves your browser is not only encrypted but also anonymized, making it very private and secure. Recently, the Tor developers released the latest major update to the browser, version 14.0. This new release is […] More
Apple Think you can hack your way into an Apple server? If so, you could score as much as $1 million courtesy of a new bug bounty. On Thursday, Apple revealed a challenge to test the security of the servers that will play a major role in its Apple Intelligence service. As Apple preps for the […] More
The Ridge wallet is a slim RFID-blocking wallet designed to hold up to 12 cards. Cash can be stored via a cash strap or money clip on the outside of the wallet, and the brand offers three AirTag configurations for tracking: an AirTag holder designed to or for $25, or the AirTag carbon add-on holder that attaches outside any Ridge wallet for $40. The Ridge offers durability and functionality while also providing top-notch security and smart capabilities. Although it is a bit pricey, it has a lifetime warranty to keep up with your daily use and a risk-free 99-day trial period. All things considered, a quality, traditional leather-style wallet could easily run you over the $100 mark, too, which makes this long-term investment worth it, in my opinion. I gifted this wallet to my Dad a year before using one myself, and I can confidently say it’s a winner. Prior to gifting him the Ridge, he used several other wallets, including a traditional leather and titanium case style, but none of them fit his needs. My Dad is a shove-everything-into-your-pockets-and-go kind of person, and no wallet could ever keep all his cards, cash, and receipts organized until the Ridge. The minimalist design helps ensure he can put what he really needs into his wallet and makes it easy to access cards and cash when he wants.I initially thought the maneuvering to slide the cards in and out would be annoying, but after a little practice, he said it became second nature and is surprisingly easier than opening and removing cards or cash from a traditional wallet. I agree that there’s a brief learning curve involved, but once you get it down, it’s a non-issue. The practicality, coupled with the RFID technology, numerous color and metal options, and the addable AirTag tracker, makes the Ridge nearly faultless. Although it can get a little chunky when it’s full to the brim with cards (but alas, what wallet doesn’t?). This is a great wallet for small handbags, concert or stadium bags, and going out on the town, too. Current Ridge customers said on the website that they liked the wallet capacity, durability, design, and functionality of the Ridge wallet. The wallet features a 4.8/5 starts online, and 97% of customers said they’d recommend the Ridge wallet to a friend. Several customers said they were repeat purchasers and that their wallets stood the test of time.Ridge Wallet specs: Type: Expandable | Material: Aluminum | RFID blocking | Accessories and add ons available | Several materials and designs | Cash strap or money clip for cash storage | Dimensions: 86 x 54 x 6 mm More
Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images Looking for advice on how to protect your home and office from cyberattacks? A good place to start is with the people who do this stuff every day on behalf of the United States government. The folks at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have created a simple Cybersecurity Basics […] More
Quardia/Getty Images In his keynote speech at the Secure Open Source Software (SOSS) Fusion Conference in Atlanta, renowned security expert Bruce Schneier discussed the promises and threats of artificial intelligence (AI) for cybersecurity and society. Schneier opened by saying, “AI is a complicated word. When I think about how technologies replace people, I think of them […] More
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are often used to access streaming services and stay entertained at home and abroad.You can use a VPN server to connect to a new location and access your streaming account to watch locally available films and TV shows. You may also be able to use a VPN to avoid geo-blocks and watch live sports events.Also: The best live TV streaming servicesAccessing these services is a legal gray area when you aren’t in your usual location. Even if you have a legal right to content at home, you may violate a streaming service’s terms and conditions when you are elsewhere or masking your original IP address. That said, streaming services, including Netflix, have acknowledged that subscribers often use VPNs, so at least some content will typically be displayed if a VPN is detected. Accessing streaming services no matter where you are is a key reason many people invest in a VPN. VPN vendors often share how customers can use their services to bypass restrictions, including what streaming services can be unblocked.What is the best VPN for streaming right now?NordVPN More
