There are few things riskier than recommending a security or privacy measure that turns out not to work — a fact that applies to app vendors and security-focused journalists alike. Read more »
After a major hack, Snapchat has issued something of an apology and updated its app to allow users to opt out of linking their phone number with their username. Read more »
WhatsApp and a handful of other over-the-top communications apps — including BBM — are cementing their dominance in social messaging across the world. People still love Facebook Messenger, just not as… Read more »
One of the key principles of Snapchat is that messages disappear and cannot be saved by screenshot. But that could change with a tweak to iOS 7. Read more »