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News & Stories
Cybersecurity news and stories that matter, from a recent cyber attack to the latest data breach
We asked 350 people to pass a cybersecurity quiz. Here are the results: Header image
We asked 350 people to pass a cybersecurity quiz. Here are the results.
How savvy is the average person in their understanding of cybersecurity? That is exactly what we have been trying to find out. To celebrate and raise awareness during Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024, Moonlock...
Nov 6, 2024
7 min read
Latest iOS and macOS updates patch over 70 vulnerabilities
Nov 1, 2024
3 min read
Alleged Cisco hack may have exposed Apple and Google data
Oct 23, 2024
5 min read
Deepfake bots that “undress” any photo have millions of users now
Oct 21, 2024
8 min read
Safer Web
Combating online scams, fakes, and spam to make your web experience safer
What is deepfake and how do cybercriminals use it? Header image
Deepfake explained: Can you spot the technology and protect yourself from it?
Oct 23, 2024
11 min read
LinkedIn scams: How safe is LinkedIn and how to protect yourself: Header image
10 common LinkedIn scams and how to stay safe from them
Sep 30, 2024
9 min read
Emerging Threats
The latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks you should know about
New version of LightSpy is even better at spying on iPhones: Header image
New version of LightSpy is even better at spying on iPhones
Nov 7, 2024
6 min read
Meta ads posing as Adobe and Canva are spreading SYS01 stealer (Header image)
Meta ads posing as Adobe and Canva are spreading SYS01 stealer
Oct 31, 2024
7 min read
New macOS vulnerability could let hackers access your browser data and camera (Header image)
New macOS vulnerability could let hackers access your browser data and camera
Oct 25, 2024
5 min read
Data Security
From photos in cloud storage to files in a vault, here's how to protect your data
Is Temu legit? Discover the truth about its safety and potential scams: Header image
Is Temu legit? Here’s the truth about its safety and potential scams
Nov 6, 2024
9 min read
Lost an iPhone? How to find it and protect the data that's on it: Header image
Lost an iPhone? How to find it and protect the data that’s on it
Oct 11, 2024
9 min read
How to change Mac Firewall settings to turn off the firewall on Mac: Header image
How to change Mac Firewall settings to turn off the firewall on Mac
Oct 4, 2024
8 min read
What is iCloud Keychain, and is Apple’s password manager safe? Header image
What is iCloud Keychain, and is Apple’s password manager safe?
Sep 27, 2024
8 min read
Meet Our Experts
The writers, researchers, and journalists unpacking cybersecurity for the Moonlock Blog
Ray Fernandez Ray Fernandez Ray has been covering tech and cybersecurity for over 15 years. His work has appeared on TechRepublic, VentureBeat, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and the Microsoft Blog, among others.
Dawna Roberts Dawna Roberts Dawna has spent her entire career in web dev, cybersecurity, and IT. Her work has been featured on Forbes, Adobe, Airtable, Backblaze, Cyberleaf, Lifewire, and other online publications for the past ten years.
Jacob Fox Jacob Fox In addition to being an academic, Jacob is a lifelong technology expert and cybersecurity writer who has helped his readers understand information security for almost five years. He has written for TechRadar, PCGamer, and other online technology publications.
Mark O'Neill Mark O'Neill Mark has been a technology writer since 2004 when he wrote a regular eBay column for AuctionBytes (now eCommerceBytes). He was a contributing writer to Lifehacker, Lifewire, PC World, and Android Authority, as well as a managing editor at MakeUseOf.
Nihad Hassan Nihad Hassan Nihad is an independent cybersecurity consultant and cyber OSINT expert, online blogger, and book author. He has been researching different areas of information security for more than 15 years.
Franklin Okeke Franklin Okeke Franklin is a technology writer specializing in cybersecurity, cloud computing, 5G, and IoT. He has written for TechRepublic, ServerWatch, The Register and other technology publications.
Privacy
Privacy is your right. Here's what you should know about data privacy and protection.
Is a VPN safe to use, and are there any privacy concerns with VPNs? Header image
Is a VPN safe to use, and are there any privacy concerns with VPNs?
Oct 18, 2024
10 min read
How to hide orders on Amazon and clear your browsing history: Header image
How to hide orders on Amazon and clear your browsing history
Oct 11, 2024
8 min read
Is my iPhone listening to me? Here's how to make it stop (Header image)
Is my iPhone listening to me? Here’s how to make it stop
Oct 4, 2024
7 min read
How to lock apps on iPhone with a password, FaceID, or TouchID: Header image
How to lock apps on iPhone with a password, Face ID, or Touch ID
Sep 29, 2024
7 min read
Hacking
How hacking works, how to tell you've been pwned, and how to keep your devices safe
16 common hacking signs: How to tell you've been compromised (Header image)
24 common hacking signs: How to tell if you’ve been compromised
How many devices and accounts do you use every day? From personal social media to work-related email accounts and messaging apps, the digital landscape continues to expand. And with this expansion, your data’s...
Nov 9, 2024
15 min read
Your Telegram got hacked? Here’s what you can do about it
Oct 25, 2024
9 min read
Can Macs be hacked and how can you tell if your Mac has been hacked?
Oct 22, 2024
12 min read
How can you know if your phone is being tapped, and how can you stop it?
Oct 10, 2024
10 min read