How the Ring Search Party feature works (and how to turn it off, if it’s too creepy)

You may have heard about the recent backlash to a new Ring feature called Search Party, which is now live and working with ...
CNET

Another Data Breach? Here's How to Lock Down Your Online Accounts

If your login info was exposed, don't panic -- but don't ignore it either. Here's how to secure your accounts, change ...

PromptSpy is the first known Android malware to use generative AI at runtime

Researchers have discovered the first known Android malware to use generative AI in its execution flow, using Google's Gemini ...
Forbes

How To Use A Mobile Wallet

Robin has worked as a credit cards, editor and spokesperson for over a decade. Prior to Forbes Advisor, she also covered credit cards and related content for other national web publications including ...

Notepad++ boosts update security with ‘double-lock’ mechanism

Notepad++ has adopted a "double-lock" design for its update mechanism to address recently exploited security gaps that ...
WeLiveSecurity

PromptSpy ushers in the era of Android threats using GenAI

ESET researchers discover PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to abuse generative AI in its execution flow.

PromptSpy malware uses AI tools and Gemini to hijack Android devices

PromptSpy malware uses AI tools and Gemini to hijack Android devices, locking apps while spying on every action secretly ...
The Associated Press

One Tech Tip: All you need to know about the iPhone’s Lockdown Mode

A little known security feature on iPhones is in the spotlight after it stymied efforts by U.S. federal authorities to search devices seized from a reporter.
CNET

Is It Rude to Have Your Phone Face Up on the Table?

Some people won't mind if you keep your screen visible, but that doesn't mean you should let yourself be distracted. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, ...