VeraCrypt is a free, open-source disk encryption software that is available for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. With VeraCrypt, you create a virtual encrypted disk on your internal drive that can then be ...

Nitrogen ransomware’s ESXi encryptor corrupts its own public key, making file recovery impossible, even if victims pay.

If you want stronger privacy across your LAN, it's time to think beyond a single computer. Here's how I keep mine more secure.

Google Drive's recently introduced Gemini-based summarization features make me uncomfortable about my private document.

In this post, we discuss some of the best free tools for syncing files, folders, video and other content between Windows and ...

Nintendo 3DS emulator Azahar just released a simple update that cleared up one of the most confusing and frustrating parts of 3DS emulation.

A lawsuit alleges WhatsApp may expose more data than people realize. We compare Signal, iMessage, Google Messages, and RCS as ...

The EFF's new "Encrypt It Already" campaign urges Apple, Google, and Meta to expand end-to-end encryption and grant users more control over AI privacy settings.

ExpressVPN, CNET’s current top-rated VPN, announced a handful of significant updates that should help customers use the ...

The lockdown-style protections are for users who face higher risks of targeted cyber attacks, including journalists and ...

The deadline for Trump’s justice department to release the files came and went, but experts say there are still options ...