Apple’s recent SSL bug has now been patched for OS X. A similar patch for iOS devices went live last week.
Security & Privacy
The Rumored Galaxy S5 Fingerprint Sensor Sounds Like Trouble
Unlocking the phone may require some careful swiping.
30-Second Tech Trick: How to Hide Facebook Posts from Certain People
For when unfriending your boss or your parents isn’t an option.
Google Wants to Protect Your Password with Sound
Don’t lose your phone, though.
Datacoup: Make Money Selling Your Personal Data Yourself
A new company will pay you monthly for anonymized access to your financial data and social media accounts.
6 Ways to Protect Yourself from Online Threats
To help better illustrate the importance of online safety and security, Microsoft recently released the results of its 2013 Microsoft Computer Safety Index study
How Much Do Americans Really Care About Online Privacy?
Given all the talk about protecting our personal privacy, is anyone seriously doing something about it? Well, sort of.
How to Check If Your Accounts Have Been Hacked
There are a slew of sites out there that consolidate the publicly available details from all the major hacks and let you search to see if your email is among them.
Blackphone Aims to Be an NSA-Proof Smartphone
Good luck with alllllllll THAT.
Snapchat Security Blunder: How to Stop the Spam
If the recent increase in spam is bothering you, the good news is that you can put a stop to it with a little effort.
How to Minimize Your Risk of Password Theft
The only way to minimize the impact of stolen log-in credentials is to use a different password for every site.
How to Survive the Snapchat Hack (and Others)
A New Year’s resolution everyone can live with: firewall your online footprints.