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Google has removed dozens of apps from the Google Play Store that were secretly collecting users’ data, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The Journal said the Panamanian company that wrote the data-collecting code is linked to a Virginia defense contractor that does cyberintelligence work for US agencies.  The code was found in several Muslim …

This story is part of War in Ukraine, CNET’s coverage of events there and of the wider effects on the world. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, cybersecurity risks have become more of a concern for small businesses and unsecured home office networks. The uptick in larger cyberattacks has also created a target-rich environment for small-time malicious actors. Virtual …

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple’s annual developer confab is officially on the books for June. The iPhone maker on Tuesday announced plans to hold its Worldwide Developers Conference June 6 through 10, during which it’s expected to show off the next versions of its iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS, MacOS …

If you’re reading this, it’s likely your personal information is available to the public. And by “public” I mean everyone everywhere. It’s never a bad time to get your internet privacy ducks in a row and effectively “delete” yourself from the internet. But if you’re wondering how deleting yourself from the internet can stop companies from getting hold of your …

This story is part of War in Ukraine, CNET’s coverage of events there and of the wider effects on the world. It’s been over a month since Russia invaded Ukraine, and worries about cybersecurity continue to grow. Even before the invasion, US officials blamed Russia for cyberattacks against some Ukrainian websites, including Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense and two banks. While …

Landmark European Union legislation could mean WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Apple’s iMessage will have to let their users communicate with one another. Approved by EU members on Friday and awaiting official adoption, the Digital Markets Act is aimed at regulating massive “gatekeeper” providers, requiring them to exchange more information between services and provide space for smaller platforms to thrive in …

If you’re on any social media platform, you’ve likely encountered a post stating something like, “Your preppie name” (or your pirate name, your indie band name, etc.) “is the street you lived on as a child plus the name of your first pet.” The often hilarious results number into the thousands in the comments. Facebook quizzes and questionnaires might seem …

If you’ve ever used a Mac, you’ve probably realized how Apple puts a lot of emphasis on making its computers easy to use, intuitive and secure. Many of your Mac’s default settings are there to help make using the device as straightforward and convenient as possible, but you also have a lot of options to tweak settings and tailor your …

Okta, an authentication service used widely across the globe, is investigating a data breach Tuesday morning after hackers posted screenshots claiming to show the company’s internal systems. Any hack impacting Okta could have rippling ramifications for the other companies and organizations that rely on Okta’s authentication services to access their own systems. As listed on Okta’s website, JetBlue, Grubhub, T-Mobile, Peloton …

Tile launched a new antistalking safety feature called Scan and Secure for its line of item trackers, the company announced Thursday. “Scan and Secure is a simple tool you can use to determine if there are unknown Tiles or Tile-enabled devices traveling with you,” the company wrote in a news release. “We take the safety and security of our users …