Hacker may have stolen millions in a malware attack against online poker players Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) 29 October 2026 at 15:03 Wired has the story of a superuser cheating scandal.
Hackers leaked details of more than 41,000 Homeland Security personnel Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) 29 October 2026 at 04:33 A hacktivist group stole the information of ICE agents and border police from Homeland Security.
What are wrong number text scams, and how can you avoid them? Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Ben Stegner) 27 October 2026 at 18:00 It's not an honest mistake; it's the start of an attack on your wallet.
What are the different types of digital wallets? Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Yoni Yardeni) 24 October 2026 at 18:30 Digital wallets can completely remove the need to carry cards and cash, but there's a lot more to them than just your usual Apple, Samsung and Google offerings.
Capcom confirms data breach that affected 11.7 million users Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) 24 October 2026 at 12:40 Capcom ID is still available to use, but users may see more phishing scam emails.
Government websites in the EU and Canada taken offline over PHP vulnerability Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) 21 October 2026 at 16:56 All websites using PHP should update to the latest security patch.
Two dangerous internet security issues are putting site admins on edge Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) 21 October 2026 at 07:02 The web is a bit of a hot mess today following the discovery of two severe vulnerabilities.
How to stop fake virus pop-ups on your Windows PC Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Kari Paul) 20 October 2026 at 09:15 Blaring security alerts that urge you to call a number or download a scanner are bogus, and you can shut them up easily.
Robot vacuums have a major privacy problem you should be aware of Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Thomas Godwin) 19 October 2026 at 19:00 Your robot vacuum's microphone and camera are useful for more efficient cleaning, but it's vital to know how that information is stored and shared.
Is paid antivirus actually a waste of money for your PC in 2026? Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Jack Whitcombe) 19 October 2026 at 14:00 Subscribing to an antivirus suite kept you safe a long time ago, but they're much less useful for most people today.
Why you should never point a laser pointer at a security camera Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Beatriz Valero de Urquia) 18 October 2026 at 19:45 Laser pointers are known to damage security cameras, but do they really? Here's what damage can actually be done.
The reason your Amazon Alexa devices are always listening Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Deven McClure) 18 October 2026 at 10:15 Alexa devices have microphones that are always listening, but what does Amazon do with that data? It's up to you.