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How password managers can be hacked – and how to stay safe
Look no further to learn how cybercriminals could try to crack your vault and how you can keep your logins safe
Phil Muncaster • 13 Nov 2025
In memoriam: David Harley
Former colleagues and friends remember the cybersecurity researcher, author, and mentor whose work bridged the human and technical sides of security
Editor • 07 Nov 2025
AI-aided malvertising: Exploiting a chatbot to spread scams
Cybercriminals have tricked X’s AI chatbot into promoting phishing scams in a technique that has been nicknamed “Grokking”. Here’s what to know about it.
Phil Muncaster • 13 Oct 2025
The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe
Not all browser add-ons are handy helpers – some may contain far more than you have bargained for
Phil Muncaster • 29 Jul 2025
Rogue CAPTCHAs: Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware
Before rushing to prove that you're not a robot, be wary of deceptive human verification pages as an increasingly popular vector for delivering malware
Phil Muncaster • 24 Jul 2025
Don’t let dormant accounts become a doorway for cybercriminals
Do you have online accounts you haven't used in years? If so, a bit of digital spring cleaning might be in order.
Phil Muncaster • 02 Jun 2025
Will super-smart AI be attacking us anytime soon?
What practical AI attacks exist today? “More than zero” is the answer – and they’re getting better.
Cameron Camp • 22 Apr 2025
Watch out for these traps lurking in search results
Here’s how to avoid being hit by fraudulent websites that scammers can catapult directly to the top of your search results
Tomáš Foltýn • 10 Apr 2025
So your friend has been hacked: Could you be next?
When a ruse puts on a familiar face, your guard might drop, making you an easy mark. Learn how to tell a friend apart from a foe.
Tomáš Foltýn • 09 Apr 2025