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Facial recognition works even when you’re covering your face
Until recently, facial recognition software needed to scan your entire face in order to attempt to identify you. That...
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A new survey shows Americans increasingly care about privacy
Given how many privacy breaches hit the news, it’s of little surprise that 96% of Americans recently surveyed by...
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1 min
Google was publicly indexing your private WhatsApp groups, and no one...
The loophole for the messaging app was only spotlighted recently, but it’s not clear how long they were publicly searchable.
The Bluetooth logo with evil eyes.
2 mins
Are you an Android user? Your Bluetooth might be compromised
CVE-2020-0022 is an Android bug which targets the Bluetooth code of Android devices running Oreo (8.0 and 8.1) and Pie (9.0).
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The uncrackable Android trojan: What is xHelper?
We’ve advised our readers to stay safe from malware and trojans by keeping their devices updated at all times,...
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Google Maps is turning 15. How has it dominated the...
Do you remember the last time you looked at  a printed map? If you drive, then maybe you have...
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3 mins
The privacy nightmare in our wallets
Google’s been keeping track of your online purchases, hotel bookings, and newsletter subscriptions for years, but a new privacy...
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Organizations push Google for tighter control over bloatware
Is your Android device glitchy and unresponsive? Part of the problem could be bloatware: pre-bundled apps and software that...
SIM cards and arrows forming a circle.
3 mins
What is SIM swapping, and how to avoid it
Malicious actors could cancel your SIM card and divert all your calls to themselves. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself.
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Global Internet and Social Media Censorship Report, 2020
ExpressVPN examines internet censorship around the world and reports which countries block which social media platforms.

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