The Next Web

The captive portal economy: how hotel WiFi sign-in pages became both a security vector and a hidden ad channel

KeepSolid CEO Vasyl Ivanov explains how hotel WiFi captive portals evolved into both a security vulnerability and a programmatic ad channel, and what VPN clients should do about it.
Android Police

This Android metadata removal utility allowed me to escape creepy internet tracking bugs

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer covering Android devices, laptops, portable projectors, VR headsets, software, and AI recorders for Android Police and Talk Android. She has five years' experience ...

ConsentFix and ClickFix: How Microsoft 365 Accounts are Hijacked in 3 Seconds

ConsentFix and ClickFix attacks steal Microsoft 365 tokens in seconds using fake prompts and OAuth flows. Learn how these MFA ...

Opera is releasing a new feature that detects and blocks malicious clipboard content

If you tend to copy/paste content from websites, you might be surprised to find yourself under the thrall of a ClickFix ...

AI browsers like Perplexity Comet can be tricked into spilling your password through BioShocking exploit

A new exploit called BioShocking convinces AI browsers they're playing a game, then gets them to hand over your private ...
CNBC

Should I use home equity to pay for my kid's college?

College is more expensive than ever, especially with federal cuts to student loan options. If you own your home, you may be considering using your home equity to fund your child's education. Instead ...