Proton Mail came under scrutiny for its role in a legal request by the Spanish authorities leading to the identification and arrest of a user.

Signal is testing Usernames instead of phone numbers to protect people's privacy while using the popular end-to-end encrypted messenger app.

The Proton Pass password manager follows the bad practice of keeping unencrypted usernames and passwords in the computer's memory.

Signal says it will need $50 million per year by 2025 to cover infrastructure and operational costs, which are to be covered by donations.

ProtonMail often touts its Swiss jurisdiction and privacy guarantees, but at the same time, it is complying with a record number of data request orders going through the Swiss legal system. ProtonM...

The Signal messenger app will soon begin rolling out usernames to replace phone numbers, making them the default option from now on.

The EFF has announced the availability of a new version of 'Privacy Badger' that features better link-tracking blocks for Google services.

Security researchers report that the latest stable version of iOS, 16.6, and the one before it, 16.5.1, still bypass VPN connections.

Secure E2EE email service Proton Mail has just introduced a new privacy feature called "hide-my-email aliases."

Tor announced the release 'WebTunnel,' designed to bypass censorship in problematic regions where accessing the Tor network is challenging.

Bitwarden has expanded its product suite with the introduction of Bitwarden Authenticator, a new app designed to generate and manage TOTPs.

A verified Twitter vulnerability from January has been exploited by a threat actor to gain account data allegedly from 5.4 million users. While Twitter has since patched the vulnerability, the...

Skiff was acquired by the Evernote note-taking app maker Notion and will become part of the company's product portfolio.

Internet connections using the OpenVPN protocol can be easily identified by using DPI technologies and blocked with minor collateral damage.

Tuta Mail, the German end-to-end encrypted email service, has introduced TutaCrypt for to quantum computing decryption threats.

DuckDuckGo introduced a new data backup and syncing feature on its web browser that uses end-to-end encryption to keep the data protected.

Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project have partnered to release’ a privacy-focused web browser created specifically for use with a VPN connection.

Signal has refuted the claims about a zero-day vulnerability in its platform, saying there’s no evidence such a problem exists.

KeePass password manager saves user input in retrievable memory strings, including master passwords that protect the user's credentials.

Ateam reported about a data leak impacting a million customers caused by incorrect permissions on one of its Google Drive instances.

Cloudflare announced it detected unauthorized access to their self-hosted Atlassian server, resulting in a limited-scope data breach.

The Murena Fairphone 4 has launched a "U.S. pilot" program to sell the repairable, sustainable, and privacy-enhanced smartphone in the U.S.

This guide examines the best secure and private email services that protect your privacy and will keep your data safe.

A zero-day flaw named "EvilVideo" that targets Telegram for Android, enabling attackers to send malicious payloads disguised as video files.

DuckDuckGo introduced Privacy Pro, a subscription service that combines an anonymous VPN, a data removal tool, and an identity theft service.

Data from 700 million LinkedIn users has been put up for sale online, making this one of the largest LinkedIn data leaks to date. After analyzing the data and making contact with the seller, we have...

A database containing 35 million rows of data on LinkedIn Premium users is shared for free on a popular clearnet hacking forum.

The data of Turkey's entire population, were added to a website where visitors can search by name to locate what interests them.

Discord, the company behind the social platform, has informed of a data breach that impacts the personal information of a few users.

AT&T has determined that the data a threat actor published on a hacker forum two weeks ago is theirs, impacting 73 million customers.

In this Threema review, we tested out and analyzed the service to reveal the pros and cons and how Threema compares to others.

A new FTC report details how internet service providers (ISPs) are collecting vast amounts of private data and sharing this with partners.

A malicious advertising campaign targets users searching for NordVPN on Microsoft Bing, infecting them with the SecTorRAT malware.

Proton has released native versions of its Proton Pass password manager for Linux and macOS, as well as a Safari browser extension.

DuckDuckGo has finally made its privacy-focused web browser available to all Windows users, as the project has exited the closed beta stage.

Meta announced that it has rolled out significant interoperability updates to its messaging platforms, WhatsApp and Messenger.

The terms "Five Eyes", "Nine Eyes", and "14 Eyes" are important to understand. This guide shows you what to avoid to stay safe online.

This Google alternatives guide gives you alternatives to every Google product, including Gmail, search, Youtube, and more.

Meta has announced the introduction of end-to-end encryption on Facebook and Messenger to enhance the privacy of user communications.

The FTC has imposed a fine of $16.5 million on Avast and prohibited the company from selling or licensing user browsing data to advertisers.

A data breach at identity verification service AU10TIX, used by TikTok, Uber, and X, underscores the privacy risks of such services.

Google has agreed to wipe billions of records it collected from over 136 million Americans, users of its Chrome browser, as part of a settlement for a 2020 lawsuit.

ExpressVPN informed its customers that a vulnerability in its Windows app exposed the DNS requests of a subset of users to their ISPs.

Signal is a secure messenger that is widely touted as one of the best options. This Signal review shows you the pros and cons.

ProtonMail has been caught logging a user that was the target of an investigation. After getting caught, ProtonMail changed its website.

Since January 23, 2022, Russia has blocked access to skiff.com, the website of the secure, decentralized email service Skiff.

This new and updated Firefox privacy guide shows you how to tweak and configure Firefox for maximum privacy and security.

This Google alternatives guide gives you alternatives to every Google product, including Gmail, search, Youtube, and more.

Signal's president warned about the threats to end-to-end encryption that EU legislative proposals such as "upload moderation" introduce.

In what appears to be yet another privacy blow to Twitter, a hacker is now selling data allegedly from 400+ million Twitter users. In a post published on the ‘Breached’ forum yesterday, the hacker...

Several free Android VPN apps have been found to support a malicious residential proxy operation named 'Proxylib.'

Google announced upcoming updates to Google Maps aimed at giving users enhanced control over their location data. These updates will not only make it possible to achieve a more private experience on...

A threat actor has leaked over 73 million records allegedly containing information on AT&T customers on the ‘Breach’ hacking forum.

Mullvad VPN has confirmed the existence of critical DNS leak problems in certain Android VPN apps due to inherent bugs in Android.

In this guide we examine the 5 best alternatives to WhatsApp in that value the privacy and security of their users.

A user leaked a zero-day flaw on Reddit that can force-disconnect the Linux client of AtlasVPN and reveal the user's actual IP address.

The terms "Five Eyes", "Nine Eyes", and "14 Eyes" are important to understand. This guide shows you what to avoid to stay safe online.

The VPN service provider Le VPN announced earlier today that its app was removed from the Apple App Store in Russia.

We uncovered a shocking trend in the advertising industry whereby advertisers are paying off ad blockers to get their ads through.

Six VPN apps have been found to be infecting users' systems with malware, contributing to one of the largest botnets ever dismantled.

New Chrome extension 'Under New Management' checks other extensions periodically and displays a warning when change of ownership is detected.

In this updated NordVPN review we examine how well the VPN performs in real-world testing with speeds, security, and unblocking content.

A cybercriminal has posted samples of data allegedly stolen from CACI International, a U.S. government contractor, on a popular hacker forum.

Fake keyboards that look exactly like Apple’s default iOS keyboard for the iPhone log everything typed on the device across all applications.

Data from 700 million LinkedIn users has been put up for sale online, making this one of the largest LinkedIn data leaks to date. After analyzing the data and making contact with the seller, we have...

In this Telegram we review, we tested out the secure messaging app on Android and desktop to see how it compares to others.

Tuta has issued a statement refuting claims that it operated as a "storefront" for intelligence gathering, calling the allegations false.

Comcast is sending notices of a data breach to Xfinity subscribers, informing them that their sensitive information has been compromised.

The Chief Information Officer for ExpressVPN, Daniel Gericke, has entered into a plea deal with the US government for his role in facilitating the United Arab Emirates in hacking and surveilling...

Researchers have developed a new attack named TunnelCrack that cause VPN clients to leak traffic outside the encryption tunnels.

Atlas VPN announced that it will be shutting down its services on April 24, 2024 due to challenges from a competitive VPN market.

The terms "Five Eyes", "Nine Eyes", and "14 Eyes" are important to understand. This guide shows you what to avoid to stay safe online.

Over the past 48 hours, we have been watching the news about the RockYou2021 “Password Leak” blowing up in the media. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about this so-called “leak” floating...

Session is a secure messaging service in Australia. In this Session review we examined the pros and cons of this messaging app.

This guide shows you how to easily secure your entire home network against threats. Wireless network security can be fast and easy.

2FA authentication protections push phishing actors to turn to reverse-proxy solutions that are becoming increasingly popular.

Microsoft's introduction of the Recall feature on its new Copilot+ PCs has sparked controversy due to privacy and security concerns.

Here are the top privacy and security tools you should be using to keep your data safe and secure in 2024 and beyond.

Researchers devised a new side channel attack dubbed ‘Side Eye,’ which can extract sound from the environment at the time an image was taken.

We analyzed the best secure messaging services that will encrypt and secure your communications. Here are the top recommendations.

We analyzed the best secure messaging services that will encrypt and secure your communications. Here are the top recommendations.

A new FTC report details how internet service providers (ISPs) are collecting vast amounts of private data and sharing this with partners.

Researchers presented a prototype named 'TorKameleon,' which enhances Tor network's resistance to sophisticated deanonymization attacks.

DuckDuckGo seems to be in hot water with its users, this time over a clear and intentional violation of privacy. The blowback has been swift with many in the privacy community condemning DuckDuckGo’s...

Using a private search engine is critical if you want to keep your private data secure. Here are the best private search engines.

Looking for the best temporary email service? This guide lists the top disposable email providers to keep you safe and private.

A supermassive data leak comprising 26 billion records, dubbed the "mother of all breaches" (MOAB), has been discovered, but don't worry.

Europol voiced concerns over the deployment of E2EE across digital communication platforms, specifically Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp.

Update June 2019: Tutanota has officially launched the encrypted contact form feature, which they call Secure Connect. This feature is ideal for privacy-conscious media outlets, websites, and...

In this guide we will examine how to create strong passwords and also keep them secure and safe from third parties.

A system log file on the Apple iPhone can help users determine if their devices have been infected by spyware like Pegasus or other strains.

France Travail, the country's public employment service, has fallen victim to a cyberattack that resulted in a major data breach.

Researchers found it's possible to infer the locations of users of WhatsApp, Signal, and Threema by the delivery status notifications.

Apple announced plans to introduce a security-enhancing feature on the iMessage called ‘Contact Key Verification.’