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Federal authorities announced hackers in China have stolen "customer call records data" of an unknown number of Americans, but encrypted messaging could be the first line of defense for people in the ...

A security expert at 39C3 demonstrated how messages can be faked, identities stolen, and sensitive metadata intercepted in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Dec. 3 with advice on other encrypted messaging platforms ...

The iOS Backup Machine project on GitHub centers on a compact Linux device that creates automatic local backups when an iPhone is connected by USB. It avoids wireless syncing and keeps data off ...

A ransomware gang exploited the critical React2Shell vulnerability (CVE-2025-55182) to gain initial access to corporate networks and deployed the file-encrypting malware less than a minute later.

Weekly roundup exploring how cyber threats, AI misuse, and digital deception are reshaping global security trends.

UPDATE (December 10, 2025): Google is pushing out a big photo viewer redesign to its Messages app. Read more about it at the end of the article. Summary: Google Messages is a messaging service from ...

Some stories, though, were more impactful or popular with our readers than others. This article explores 15 of the biggest ...

This weekly recap brings those stories together in one place. No overload, no noise. Read on to see what shaped the threat ...