At its hardware event, the retailer took the wraps off several new smart home gadgets, from a TV-sized Echo Show to an ultra-cheap smart thermostat.
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Cloudflare Is Taking a Shot at Email Security
The internet infrastructure company wants to protect your inbox from targeted threats, starting with the launch of two new tools.
Google, Microsoft and Oracle amassed the most cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the first half of 2021
A recent AtlasVPN report rounds up an inglorious cybersecurity top 10 of sorts, highlighting the companies that have amassed the most vulnerabilities in the first half of this year.
Former US Intelligence Operatives Admit They Hacked for UAE
Plus: Remote learning spyware, an AT&T bribery scandal, and more of the week’s top security news.
Anonymous Leaked a Bunch of Data From a Right-Wing Web Host
The hacktivist collective targeted the domain registrar Epik for providing services to clients including the Texas GOP, Parler, and 8chan.
A New App Helps Iranians Hide Messages in Plain Sight
Nahoft uses encryption to turn chats into a random jumble of words, and it works even when the internet doesn’t.
It’s a Good Day to Update All Your Devices. Trust Us
iOS, Windows, and Chrome all have zero-day vulnerabilities that hackers are going after. Now that the fixes are here, you need to install them ASAP.
How to Call Customer Service and Actually Get What You Want
These tips are your best shot when trying to resolve issues swiftly with minimal stress.
Biggest DDoS Attack in History Hits Russian Tech Giant Yandex
Plus: A TrickBot hacker arrest, a Fortinet VPN password leak, and more of the week’s top security news.
WhatsApp Fixes Its Biggest Encryption Loophole
The ubiquitous messaging service will add end-to-end encryption to backups, keeping your chats safe no matter whose cloud they’re stored in.