Nahoft uses encryption to turn chats into a random jumble of words, and it works even when the internet doesn’t.
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.
6 Things You Need to Do to Prevent Getting Hacked
You are your own biggest weakness, but changing just a few of your behaviors can reduce the chances that your online accounts get breached.
How to Send Messages That Automatically Disappear
Need to be discreet? Here’s how to set up vanishing texts, photos, or videos in most popular chat apps.
A Guide to RCS, and Why It Makes Texting So Much Better
Google is pushing the new standard for Android devices, which promises better security and cooler features than plain old SMS.
WhatsApp Has a Secure Fix for One of Its Biggest Drawbacks
Starting with a beta that launches today, you’ll no longer have to route all your messages through your smartphone.
Cuba’s Social Media Blackout Reflects an Alarming New Normal
In response to mass protests, the country has been blocking social media and communication platforms since Sunday—an increasingly common action worldwide.