About Katie Rees
Katie has been writing about tech-based topics for two years, with a specific interest in cybersecurity, AI, and cryptocurrency. Katie has covered a variety of topics during her time at MUO, including crypto explainers, cybersecurity guides, VPN reviews, recent hacks, and software tutorials. With a passion for emerging tech, Katie is also excited to see what new devices and digital platforms the coming years will bring.
8 Overrated Tech Items From the Last Five Years
There are so many we could list, but these really take the crown.
Reddit Users Discover Dangerous Shiba Inu Airdrop Scam
Reddit users have uncovered a cryptocurrency airdrop scam designed to drain wallets.
4 Reasons You Can Trust an Algorithmic Stablecoin
While algorithmic stablecoins are controversial, there are several reasons you can trust them.
37 Million Customers' Data Exposed in Huge T-Mobile Breach
T-Mobile has suffered a huge data breach, in which 37 million customers' data was exposed to malicious actors.
5 Ways Electric Cars Are Bad for the Environment
EVs are touted as the future, but they're not without issue.
Ethereum Is Now Deflationary—But What Does That Mean?
Since the Ethereum Merge, it's been all change for the Ethereum blockchain.
How Can You Give Your Smartphone a Security Spring Clean?
Here are eight quick ways you can make sure your iPhone or Android smartphone is secure as we head into a new season.
The Top 7 Malware Warning Signs to Look Out For
Worried your device is infected by malware? Or want to recognize the symptoms of an attack? Here are some red flags you need to know about.
What Is Near-Field Communication (NFC)? How Does It Work?
You probably use it all the time for contactless payments, but how does NFC actually work?
Can Your Android Phone Be Tracked When It’s Turned Off?
Does powering down your Android phone mean that it can no longer be tracked? Here's what you need to know.
What Is the Pi Network? Is Pi Coin a Scam?
The Pi Network is attracting heaps of investors, but is it worth your time? Is the Pi Coin a scam?
9 Weird and Wacky Products We Saw At CES 2023
See some of the more unusual products introduced at the show.
New Dark Pink APT Group Targets Government and Military in Asia Pacific
A new APT group known as Dark Pink is targeting government and military bodies in the Asia-Pacific region.
What Is an SQL Injection? Is It Dangerous?
SQL injections are a form of cyberattack that have been around since the 1990s. So what are they and how do they work?
ChatGPT Used By Cybercriminals to Write Malware
OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot is being leveraged by threat actors to write malware.
What Is Commercial Spyware? Is It Used by Governments?
Spyware, i.e. software used to monitor and track your activities, is more prevalent than you might think. It even has its own commercial variation...
Is the Maxthon Web Browser Safe to Use?
The Maxthon browser has a number of great features, but it's suffered some privacy issues in the past. So is Maxthon actually secure and private?
What Makes a Password Truly Secure?
Passwords can be easy to crack. So how can you make yours secure? Here's what makes up a safe password that hackers will find difficult to crack.