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We've selected the top Bluetooth trackers, from AirTags to Tile, to help you keep track of your belongings, no matter if you're on iOS or Android.

Unveiled today, AI Assist aims to help public safety officers do their jobs more efficiently - and safely. Here's how it works.

Until Google rolls out a fix, you'll have to be on the lookout for this particularly convincing phishing scam.

ChatGPT can 'read' your photos for location clues - even without embedded GPS or EXIF data. Here's why that could be a problem.

The number of infostealers sent through phishing emails jumped by 84% last year. IBM X-Force offers these recommendations for defending yourself from all manner of malware.

Apple's iOS 18.4.1 update fixes a bug with wireless CarPlay and resolves two security holes already exploited in targeted attacks.

Expired US government funding nearly disrupted this global security system. How can we prevent this from happening again in 11 months?

Apple's solution is called 'differential privacy' - and it's already been using it for Genmojis.

The company is investigating.

Setting up a VPN on your router can give you full coverage for all your devices at home. We've found the best routers that support VPN installation or include pre-installed VPN solutions.

If you are in need of a way to improve your online privacy, consider using a VPN. We tested the best free VPNs which offer solid services without invading your privacy or selling your data.

This new security feature from Google will make your Android phone more difficult to access if you haven't used it in a while.

ZDNET's pick for best value VPN just got cheaper. Through April 30, you can save and score three months free on Surfshark VPN and antivirus plans.

There are legitimate uses for cookies but they have a dark side too.

It may look empty, but that folder is tied to a new security patch - and it shouldn't be removed.

The change is meant to speed things up, but some staff are calling it 'a recipe for disaster.'

Here are the biggest warning signs that your phone may be compromised and the secret codes that can tell you all about it.

Do passcodes really protect you more from warrantless phone searches than biometrics? It's complicated.

Never lose your wallet again with Apple AirTag tracking accessories from expert-tested brands like Ridge, Nomad, and more.

You may not be the intended target of these malicious apps masquerading as legitimate programs - but you can still be their victim.