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‘Nudify’ apps: What to do if someone makes a fake nude of you
Whether you’re a victim, the parent of a victim, or just concerned, here’s what you can do about fake nude images
Phil Muncaster • 18 Sep 2026
AI-driven OSINT in the wrong hands – and why everyone could be a target for fraud
It’s getting cheaper and easier for cybercriminals to research potential victims. Here’s what’s still in your control.
Phil Muncaster • 27 Aug 2026
What to consider before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
Using chatbots for medical advice could elicit hallucinations and even expose you to security and privacy risks. Here’s what’s at stake and how to stay safe.
Phil Muncaster • 27 May 2026
Eyes wide open: How to mitigate the security and privacy risks of smart glasses
Smart glasses allow anyone to track and record the world around them. That could put your data and the privacy of those nearby at risk.
Phil Muncaster • 11 May 2026
Face value: What it takes to fool facial recognition
ESET’s Jake Moore used smart glasses, deepfakes and face swaps to ‘hack’ widely-used facial recognition systems – and he'll demo it all at RSAC 2026
Tomáš Foltýn • 13 Mar 2026
Your personal information is on the dark web. What happens next?
If your data is on the dark web, it’s probably only a matter of time before it’s abused for fraud or account hijacking. Here’s what to do.
Phil Muncaster • 13 Jan 2026
The OSINT advantage: Find your weak spots before attackers do
Here’s how open-source intelligence helps trace your digital footprint and uncover your weak points, plus a few essential tools to connect the dots
Mario Micucci • 20 Nov 2025
What if your romantic AI chatbot can’t keep a secret?
Does your chatbot know too much? Here's why you should think twice before you tell your AI companion everything.
Phil Muncaster • 17 Nov 2025
How Uber seems to know where you are – even with restricted location permissions
Is the ride-hailing app secretly tracking you? Not really, but this iOS feature may make it feel that way.
Tony Anscombe • 09 Oct 2025