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AirTag stalking: What is it, and how can I avoid it?
More voices are being raised against the use of everyday technology repurposed to attack and stalk people. Most recently, it’s reported…
How to remove Google from your life
Swearing off a company used to be easier. Rude customer service, an unfortunate bout of food poisoning, even standing up for…
Google fixes two critical Pixel vulnerabilities: Get your updates when you can!
Google has made updates available for Android 10, 11, 12 and 12L. The May Android Security Bulletincontains details of security vulnerabilities…
Google Play’s Data safety section empowers Android users to make informed app choices
Google has launched its new “nutrition labels” for apps, a feature it promised in the spring of 2021. This release came…
Apps removed from Google Play for harvesting user data
Dozens of apps were removed from the Google Play Store after they were found to be harvesting the data of device…
Old Play Store apps served notice by upcoming API level changes
Starting very soon, old and outdated apps on the Google Play Store will no longer be available to download. A major…
De-Googling Carey Parker’s (and your) life: Lock and Code S03E06
Three years ago, a journalist for Gizmodo named Kashmir Hill wanted to understand what life was like without “Big Tech.” Far…
Linux “Dirty Pipe” vulnerability gives unprivileged users root access
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel, nicknamed “Dirty Pipe”, allows an unprivileged user to overwrite data in read-only files. This can…
Update now! Microsoft patches three zero-day vulnerabilities on Patch Tuesday
The updates for Microsoft’s March 2022 Patch Tuesday should fix 92 vulnerabilities, including three zero-day vulnerabilities. Of the 92 vulnerabilities, 21…