A new self-erasing chip could help stop counterfeit electronics. It can store a secret message or authentication code for days before it disappears.

Paper ballots and updated voter machine standards are among the best ways to protect democracy and the security of the election, experts say.

People tend to think other people are more vulnerable to phishing scams online. But that actually makes you less safe, researchers say.

A new algorithm could speed up detection of weapons-grade nuclear material at national borders to protect against nuclear terrorism, researchers report.

Sharing photos and information as part of a game or challenge can threaten your social media security, an expert warns.

Ever given up on a online security measure like using a VPN? Researchers have figured out why we abandon steps to protect ourselves.

Surfing attacks use ultrasonic waves to control your phone from afar. They could let hackers make calls or read texts, all without you knowing.

A new app called IoT Assistant can tell you when your data's being collected in public places. Try it out on your own phone.

Hackers have a range of motives for the cyberattacks they pull off. Understanding more about those motives could help stop web defacements.

Putting edible tags made of proteins on pills could help fight back against counterfeit drugs, which claim thousands of lives each year.