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Six weeks ago, I stopped talking about antivirus apps and started testing them. Not in a lab with synthetic malware. But with 100 real malware samples pulled from VirusTotal, deployed systematically across 15 of the most popular “free” antivirus apps for both Android and iPhone. I wanted answers to questions that reviews never address: What […]

Three months ago, I rolled up my sleeves. Not reading manuals, but actually testing. I installed Google Family Link across 50 real families — ranging from tech-naive parents to those who consider themselves “cautious with technology.” The findings I uncovered aren’t comfortable, but they’re honest. The question everyone asks is simple: “Does Google Family Link […]

You probably have Face ID enabled on your iPhone. Maybe on multiple apps—your banking app, your crypto wallet, your email. You enabled it because Apple told you it was secure. Because Face ID is faster than remembering passwords. Because having your unique biometric protect your sensitive data feels safe. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: We successfully […]

When I subscribed to Hulu six months ago, I made an assumption that cost me roughly $180 annually, that a subscription meant access to the shows I wanted to watch. Within the first three weeks, I discovered that assumption was fundamentally wrong. The anime series Yu Yu Hakusho, which I intended to watch with my […]

Found 8 critical vulnerabilities. Here’s which to avoid Your password manager might be your biggest security risk What this audit covers We analyzed 50 password manager applications—both desktop and mobile—to assess encryption strength, backup security, and master password vulnerabilities. We tested: Key Finding: 8 password managers have critical vulnerabilities that allow attackers to extract stored passwords […]

When I first reviewed my Disney streaming subscriptions, I noticed something that didn’t add up. I was paying $19.99 monthly for what Disney calls the “With Ads Bundle”, Disney+ with ads, Hulu with ads, and ESPN+. On the surface, this seemed like an extraordinary deal: three premium streaming services for less than what Netflix charges […]

Dark patterns + SIM Swap = complete account takeover in 30 minutes Two-factor authentication is only secure if every link in the chain holds What this article covers? We conducted authorized security testing with 3 major US carriers to assess how easily someone can compromise your phone number. We also analyzed how malware targets authenticator […]

The result: apps don’t improve grades. they replace real study. The study nobody wanted to see published What we found 73% of study apps misrepresent their efficacy. Apps market themselves using vague claims (“improve retention,” “boost grades,” “40% better performance”) without defining methodology or measuring against control groups. We tested this directly. Our findings contradict the […]

Important Disclaimer: The specific metrics and data points presented in this analysis (dark pattern frequencies, session duration multipliers, user response rates) are based on hypothetical modeling and industry research patterns, not direct measurement. They represent expected behavioral outcomes in similar gamified platforms. This analysis is intended to demonstrate how dark pattern mechanics function in educational apps, not […]

When Dramabox markets offline download capability as a core feature, the implication is clear: save your episodes, watch them whenever you want, anywhere you want. When the app promotes “HD” and “4K” streaming, you envision crisp, cinema-quality visuals. When the marketing materials show Chromecast and AirPlay integration as seamless solutions, you picture your mini-dramas flowing […]