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How to Protect Yourself If Your School Uses Surveillance Tech
Colleges and K-12 campuses increasingly monitor student emails, social media, and more. Here’s how to secure your (or your child’s) privacy.
Go Update iOS, Chrome, and HP Computers to Fix Serious Flaws
Plus: WhatsApp plugs holes that could be used for remote execution attacks, Microsoft patches a zero-day vulnerability, and more.
How to Use DuckDuckGo’s Privacy-First Email Service
Tired of advertisers spying on your private communications? This beta promises to kick tracking technology to the curb.
How to Use Signal Encrypted Messaging
The best end-to-end encrypted messaging app has a host of security features. Here are the ones you should care about.
How to Use Lockdown Mode in iOS 16 to Make Your Phone More Secure
Whether you want to turn off link previews or block unwanted FaceTime calls, here’s what you need to know.
Apple Just Patched 37 iPhone Security Bugs
Plus: A Google Chrome patch licks the DevilsTongue spyware, Android’s kernel gets a tune-up, and Microsoft fixes 84 flaws.
How to Safely Lend Someone Else Your Phone
The next time someone wants to borrow your device to make a call or take a picture, take these steps to protect your privacy.