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A Simple Software Fix Could Limit Location Data Sharing
Carriers know where you are every time your phone reconnects to the cell network—but with Pretty Good Phone Privacy, they wouldn’t have to.
Messaging Apps Have an Eavesdropping Problem
Vulnerabilities in Signal, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, and more all point to a pervasive privacy issue.
How the Erin Condren Star Wars Collection Brings Galactic Style to Everyday Essentials
Merchandise // AUGUST 4, 2021 Erin Condren CEO Tonia Misvaer on a new line of office and school supplies inspired by Princess Leia, Grogu, and more. Achieving one’s destiny is no easy feat, whether you’re in a galaxy far, far, away, or right here on planet Earth. Sometimes you need a little help to keep […]
Star Wars Back-to-School Shopping Guide 2021
Merchandise // JULY 26, 2021 Incomplete was their training! Jump into learning at lightspeed with the galaxy’s best school supplies and dormitory accessories. Master Yoda was right: Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is. As we get ready to gear up for the next school year, StarWars.com has scoured our galaxy for the best new […]
Porn Showed Up on Legit News Sites Thanks to Internet Rot
Plus: China’s pipeline probing, a Chromebook debacle, and more of the week’s top security news.
An Explosive Spyware Report Shows the Limits of iOS Security
Amnesty International sheds alarming light on an NSO Group surveillance tool—and the gaps in Apple’s and Google’s defenses.
How China’s Hacking Entered a Reckless New Phase
The country’s hackers have gotten far more aggressive since 2015, when the Ministry of State Security largely took over the country’s cyberespionage.
How to Travel Safely During Your Pandemic Summer
Whether you want to fly internationally or cross state lines by car or train, here’s what you should know.