For decades, he criticized the industry’s lax attitudes toward computer security and individual digital privacy. He also ...

A study published to coincide with the Centre for Emerging Technology and Security 2025 event has highlighted some of the concerns the public has with automated data processing for national security.

The creation of government-mandated security vulnerabilities, commonly known as backdoors, into E2EE services jeopardizes the security and privacy of global communications. Once a backdoor is built, ...

Once upon a time, Windows was notorious for its poor security, with frequent reports of major attacks by viruses and hackers. With the release of Windows 7, Microsoft started to get its security act ...

A team of University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers and computer scientists has identified vulnerabilities in popular automation apps that can make it easy for an abuser to stalk individuals, track ...

Android 17, expected to roll out next month, will introduce several security and privacy features focused on device theft, ...

Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on virtual private networks. He's an advocate for digital privacy and has been quoted in online publications like Computer Weekly, The Guardian, ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Avira offers freemium antivirus and device optimization ...

Talks by Butler Lampson and Donald Norman provided workshop participants with an overview of key challenges related to security and usability. Lampson’s presentation discussed the current state of ...

Edward Felten is the Robert E. Kahn Professor of Computer Science and Public Affairs. He is the founding director of the University’s Center for Information Technology Policy. In 2011–12, he served as ...

Kenyans are celebrating Dr Collins W. Munyendo, a PhD graduate from George Washington University, for his impactful research ...