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Phil Muncaster • 03 Jun 2026 • 6 min. read
Kids Online
Lessons for life: Why children’s data is a long-term identity risk
Privacy
What to consider before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
Malware
BTMOB: A stealthy RAT burrowing deep into Android devices
Your child’s first data breach may happen before they’ve even opened a bank account. Here’s how to keep their digital life safe.
Phil Muncaster • 03 Jun 2026
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
The malware pairs remote access capabilities with ready-made campaign tools, lowering the barrier for full device compromise
Daniel Cunha Barbosa • 26 May 2026
Digital Security
Foul play: Fake FIFA websites target soccer fans looking for World Cup tickets, merchandise
Watch out for bogus World Cup websites that mimic official ticket and merchandise flows to steal money and personal data
Christian Ali Bravo • 22 May 2026
The quest for greater tech independence
A complete decoupling from US technology is neither realistic nor necessary, but the changing environment does require nations and companies to reassess their relationships and dependencies
Andy Garth • 19 May 2026
Why geopolitical turmoil is a gift for scammers, and how to stay safe
Conflict is a boon for opportunistic fraudsters. Look out for their ploys.
Phil Muncaster • 15 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
Fixing the password problem is as easy as 123456
How come it’s still possible to ‘secure’ an online account with a six-digit string?
Tony Anscombe • 07 May 2026
Scams
That data breach alert might be a trap
Ignoring a real breach notification invites risk, but falling for a bogus one could be even worse. Stop reacting on autopilot.
Phil Muncaster • 17 Apr 2026