Lenses made of a special type of plastic could lower the cost of infrared imaging for use in home security, fire protection, and autonomous vehicles.

Virtual assistants like Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant are vulnerable to hijacking via "Light Commands" with as little as a regular laser pointer.

Malicious users could use a site called GEDmatch to get your genetic identity and use it to impersonate family.

Companies that are more open about their cybersecurity risk management efforts fare better with investors than companies that keep things close to the vest.

"We provide online service, app, and content providers with detailed information about our whereabouts, our thoughts, our feelings, our moods, and our life patterns."

Your search for long-lost cousins could open you up to "genetic hacking." And unlike credit card information, you can't just cancel your old genome and get a new one.

A new tool called VisibleV8 can protect you against malware in JavaScript programs on your favorite sites.

How do teens get involved in cybercrime? New research identifies contributing factors, including gender.

A new prototype technology called EarEcho identifies smartphone users by their ear canals to keep their devices secure.

Do you have a smart thermostat, voice assistant, or other internet-connected devices? A new website can tell you about their security risks.