Jill Scharr
Jill Scharr is a creative writer and narrative designer in the videogame industry. She's currently Project Lead Writer at the games studio Harebrained Schemes, and has also worked at Bungie. Prior to that she worked as a Staff Writer for Tom's Guide, covering video games, online security, 3D printing and tech innovation among many subjects.
Latest articles by Jill Scharr
Pokemon Omega Ruby Review: A Classic Evolves
By Jill Scharr published
It's mostly more of the same, but when 'the same' is Pokemon, that's not much of a problem.
iPhone Hack Fools Touch ID with Hand Photos
By Jill Scharr published
You might want to wear gloves. Public photos of your hands can be used to recreate your fingerprint and unlock your iPhone.
New Mac Malware Spreads Via Thunderbolt Ports
By Jill Scharr published
Thunderstrike is an insidious bootkit that spreads via Thunderbolt ports and writes itself onto infected Macs' motherboards.
Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus 2015 Review
By Jill Scharr published
Webroot SecureAnywhere Antivirus will protect your PC with minimal impact, but there are better options.
AVG AntiVirus 2015 Review: Light and Fast Protection
By Jill Scharr published
AVG AntiVirus 2015 can encrypt your data and doesn't bog down your PC, but it doesn't offer the best malware protection.
Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security 2015 Review
By Jill Scharr published
Trend Micro is a solid antivirus program, but its limited extra features keep it from being our top pick for PC antivirus.
Staples Data Breach: What to Do Now
By Jill Scharr published
Staples said 115 of its U.S. stores were hit by payment-systems malware, resulting in the theft of 1.16 million credit and debit cards.
How to Make Sure Your Company Isn't the Next Sony
By Jill Scharr published
What if your company is hit with a cyberattack like Sony's? One expert has tips for how employees can practice better security.
One-Third of Young Britons Send Nude Selfies
By Jill Scharr published
One in four British young people who sent others nude photos said those photos were leaked without their consent, according to a new study.
Users Rate Best 3D Printers
By Jill Scharr published
Based on user reviews from the 3D Hubs 3D-printing community, here are this year's highest-ranked 3D printers.
Wickr Launches Desktop Private-Messaging Application
By Jill Scharr published
Secure messaging app Wickr launches desktop clients for Windows, Mac and Linux, letting users switch between desktop and mobile.
Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series - Win or Die
By Jill Scharr published
It's only just getting started, but Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series is a video game George R.R. Martin fans won't want to miss.
Are Android Password Manager Apps Secure?
By Jill Scharr published
Many Android password managing apps handle password data in an insecure way, researchers say.
Nintendo 3DS Hacked Using Obscure Game
By Jill Scharr published
A bug in obscure 2011 game Cubic Ninja has provided the key for hacking and running code on the Nintendo 3DS handheld console.
Dragon Age: Inquisition Review - Fighting the Good Fight
By Jill Scharr published
You'll want to spend hours with the compelling characters, elaborate worlds and in-depth RPG gameplay of Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Expired Antivirus Protection Just as Bad as None
By Jill Scharr published
Make sure your PC's antivirus software is up to date. Expired antivirus software is nearly as bad as none at all, Microsoft finds.
New App is a Digital Witness Against Stalkers, Assaulters
By Jill Scharr published
Smartphones can be important personal safety devices. New app iWitness makes it easy to record video of dangers, and alert your loved ones.
Disconnect App Adds Privacy with Tracker-Blocking, VPN
By Jill Scharr published
The new Disconnect app for PC, Mac, iOS and Android is a multi-device VPN and tracker-blocker, helping users increase their online privacy.
What Facebook's Proposed Policy Changes Mean For You
By Jill Scharr published
Facebook's updated terms and policies increase its transparency, but don't represent any significant change in Facebook's behavior.
U.S. Postal Service Hacked: What to Do Now
By Jill Scharr published
U.S. Postal Service employees had their personal data, including Social Security numbers, stolen. If you're among them, here's what to do.
The Evil Within: Deadly Dull
By Jill Scharr published
Resident Evil fans may enjoy it, but with a convoluted plot and clunky controls, new survival horror game Evil Within is mediocre at best.
WireLurker Malware: How to Protect Your Mac or iPhone
By Jill Scharr published
It's finally happened: A piece of malware infects all iPhones, not just jailbroken ones, and Macs as well. Here's how to stop it.
Malvertising Is Here: How to Protect Yourself
By Jill Scharr published
The most serious new digital threat spreads via online ad networks. Here's what malvertising is — and how you can surf securely.
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