Everyday Digital Security
A password-protected archive can still contain a dangerous file
A password protects an archive’s contents from casual access; it does not prove the files are safe. Handle unexpected encrypted attachments with care.
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Account Security
OAuth consent phishing asks for permission instead of your password
A malicious app can ask for account access through a genuine consent screen. Learn what to check and why changing a password may not remove a permission grant.
Practical Privacy
Clipboard permission deserves a pause before you paste
A website’s clipboard request concerns access to copied content. Learn the difference between reading and writing, and test unfamiliar workflows with harmless text.
Everyday Technology
Multipoint headphones: two connections do not mean two soundtracks
Bluetooth multipoint can keep headphones connected to a phone and laptop. Test source switching and call behaviour before relying on it during a busy workday.
Device Privacy
Bluetooth privacy can change a device address without changing the device
Bluetooth LE can rotate private addresses while trusted devices still recognise each other. Learn what that protects and why it is not complete anonymity.
Account Security
Before a security-key firmware update, check how recovery will work
Security-key updates depend on the exact model and firmware process. Check the manufacturer’s instructions, recovery options and reset behaviour before starting.