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    Hackers are using full-screen Chrome to steal Google passwords
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    Hackers are using full-screen Chrome to steal Google passwords

    A devious new attack uses Chrome's Kiosk Mode to force you to input your password, which is then stolen.
    By Michael Crider 3 months ago
    'PKfail' Secure Boot disaster just went from bad to worse
    News

    'PKfail' Secure Boot disaster just went from bad to worse

    The Secure Boot vulnerability has been found to reach devices including ATMs, medical devices, and even voting machines.
    By Michael Crider 3 months ago
    These 9 Ring security cam settings will make your home safer
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    These 9 Ring security cam settings will make your home safer

    Learn how to fine-tune your Ring camera or video doorbell motion-detection settings, minimize unnecessary notifications, and focus on what matters.
    By Michael Ansaldo 3 months ago
    Here's why you should be using a VPN with your smart TV
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    Here's why you should be using a VPN with your smart TV

    Using a VPN with a smart TV unblocks restricted content, keeps your streaming private, and may even speed up your connection.
    By Sam Singleton 3 months ago
    Your VPN's 'kill switch': What it is and why it matters
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    Your VPN's 'kill switch': What it is and why it matters

    A VPN's kill switch guarantees your data is never exposed while connected and is an essential feature everyone should be using.
    By Sam Singleton 3 months ago
    Microsoft fixes five zero-day vulnerabilities and dozens of other flaws
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    Microsoft fixes five zero-day vulnerabilities and dozens of other flaws

    This month, Microsoft fixed 79 security issues across their products, including five zero-day vulnerabilities.
    By Frank Ziemann 3 months ago
    You need to replace Kaspersky's antivirus ASAP. Try one of these alternatives
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    You need to replace Kaspersky's antivirus ASAP. Try one of these alternatives

    Kaspersky finishes shutdown of its US operations at the end of this month. If you’re still running its antivirus software, you’ll need to replace it.
    By Alaina Yee 3 months ago
    Do smartphones eavesdrop on conversations? New evidence says yes
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    Do smartphones eavesdrop on conversations? New evidence says yes

    Modern phones apparently have secret eavesdropping tech that's used for personalized ad targeting.
    By Laura Pippig 3 months ago
    YouTube vows to protect creators from AI fakes
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    YouTube vows to protect creators from AI fakes

    Incoming tools will let creators find and take down fakes of their own voices and faces, among other protections.
    By Michael Crider 3 months ago
    New 'Voldemort' malware infects by disguising itself to go undetected
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    New 'Voldemort' malware infects by disguising itself to go undetected

    Security experts warn of a new malware that camouflages itself with Google applications to sneak through security systems.
    By René Resch 3 months ago
    The 'world's most private VPN' just launched in beta for free
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    The 'world's most private VPN' just launched in beta for free

    NymVPN promises ultimate privacy and was just released into beta, meaning it's currently free for everyone to try.
    By Sam Singleton 3 months ago
    Can a VPN really hide all of your torrent activity?
    Feature

    Can a VPN really hide all of your torrent activity?

    Torrenting can be risky business with your ISP, so make sure to always use a VPN to help keep your downloads private.
    By Sam Singleton 3 months ago
    Windows 'downgrade' attack tool is now in the wild. How to protect yourself
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    Windows 'downgrade' attack tool is now in the wild. How to protect yourself

    A security researcher just published a free tool that can reopen various security flaws on your up-to-date Windows PC.
    By Hans-Christian Dirscherl 3 months ago
    Chrome just patched some high-risk security flaws, so go update now
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    Chrome just patched some high-risk security flaws, so go update now

    The first update for Chrome 128 fixes several browser security vulnerabilities.
    By Frank Ziemann 3 months ago
    Your VPN's 'no-log' policy: What it is and why it matters
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    Your VPN's 'no-log' policy: What it is and why it matters

    A VPN's 'no-log' policy plays a crucial role in keeping your data private while connected. Here's everything you need to know.
    By Sam Singleton 4 months ago
    McAfee's AI deepfake detector will tell you if that video's a fake
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    McAfee's AI deepfake detector will tell you if that video's a fake

    McAfee has launched an AI-powered deepfake detection tool to help fight disinformation and other deceptions that can be generated via AI. It'll use an NPU on select Copilot+ PCs.
    By Mark Hachman 4 months ago
    Time to update Chrome (again) to patch another zero-day exploit
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    Time to update Chrome (again) to patch another zero-day exploit

    For the ninth time in 2024, Google is telling users that they need to update Chrome right away to fix a security issue — and this one's already being exploited "in the wild."
    By Michael Crider 4 months ago
    North Korean hackers used a Windows zero-day exploit
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    North Korean hackers used a Windows zero-day exploit

    A new report says the same hackers who attacked Sony Pictures in 2014 also used a Windows zero-day exploit as recently as June of this year.
    By Michael Crider 4 months ago
    4 ad blockers that still work with Chrome
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    4 ad blockers that still work with Chrome

    The popular uBlock Origin will stop working in Chrome soon, but there are options that will keep going under the new standards.
    By Michael Crider 4 months ago
    Which VPN protocol should you use? It makes a big difference
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    Which VPN protocol should you use? It makes a big difference

    VPN protocols provide the foundation for a private, encrypted connection and taking the time to choose the best option will optimize your speed and security while online.
    By Sam Singleton 4 months ago
    7 hidden Ring app settings that make your smart home even better
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    7 hidden Ring app settings that make your smart home even better

    Ring video doorbells and security cams are renowned for their ease of use, but you must go deep into the Ring app to unlock every feature. We'll show you how.
    By Michael Ansaldo 4 months ago
    Surfshark releases first transparency report in bid to enhance user trust
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    Surfshark releases first transparency report in bid to enhance user trust

    Surfshark has begun releasing quarterly transparency reports to bolster its accountability to user privacy.
    By Sam Singleton 4 months ago
    Microsoft secretly updated Windows Security to fix an important issue
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    Microsoft secretly updated Windows Security to fix an important issue

    Coming without so much as a heads-up, this quiet update to Windows Security fixed a notable security flaw.
    By Laura Pippig 4 months ago
    These smart vacuums and mowers can be hacked to spy on you
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    These smart vacuums and mowers can be hacked to spy on you

    Security researchers have discovered several alarming security vulnerabilities in Ecovacs smart vacuums and lawn mowers.
    By René Resch 4 months ago
    How to protect your college laptop: A student's guide to cybersecurity
    Feature

    How to protect your college laptop: A student's guide to cybersecurity

    Here's everything you need to know about keeping your laptop safe, secure, and protected against hackers, viruses, and data loss.
    By Chris Hoffman 4 months ago
    Windows 'downgrade' attack unpatches your PC to open old security flaws
    News

    Windows 'downgrade' attack unpatches your PC to open old security flaws

    Hackers can revert a secured version of Windows to an older version to make it susceptible to previously fixed vulnerabilities.
    By Hans-Christian Dirscherl 4 months ago
    ProtonVPN unveils new anti-censorship features, and more
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    ProtonVPN unveils new anti-censorship features, and more

    VPN provider Proton rolls out new updates such as a Stealth protocol and discreet app icons that aim to keep you safe while protecting privacy and free speech.
    By Sam Singleton 4 months ago
    Beware of this new phishing scam that could arrive in your mailbox
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    Beware of this new phishing scam that could arrive in your mailbox

    Phishing scams don't just happen on the internet anymore. Here's a deceptive new kind that strikes where you'd least expect it.
    By Laura Pippig 4 months ago
    5 devious ways malware can sneak past your PC's antivirus
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    5 devious ways malware can sneak past your PC's antivirus

    Although your antivirus software is up to date, some computer systems are repeatedly attacked by malware. We'll go over why this happens and what measures you can take to protect yourself.
    By Arne Arnold 4 months ago
    Secure your home with Eufy's tiny 2K cam for just $29 today
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    Secure your home with Eufy's tiny 2K cam for just $29 today

    The Eufy C120 indoor security cam is on sale for 33% off on Amazon for Prime members.
    By Gabriela Vatu 4 months ago
    Surfshark VPN: The first 5 settings you need to change
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    Surfshark VPN: The first 5 settings you need to change

    Surfshark VPN comes with a ton of great features and changing these five settings will help ensure an optimal experience.
    By Sam Singleton 4 months ago
    Even Google isn’t safe from malicious Google ads
    News

    Even Google isn’t safe from malicious Google ads

    Google's sponsored search ads promoted malware for the company's own products.
    By Alaina Yee 4 months ago
    Why you should never connect a Windows XP PC to the internet
    News

    Why you should never connect a Windows XP PC to the internet

    A recent experiment showed what happens when a computer running Windows XP goes online today.
    By Laura Pippig 4 months ago
    Chrome's password manager recently swallowed over 15 million passwords
    News

    Chrome's password manager recently swallowed over 15 million passwords

    A recent issue in the Chrome web browser meant millions of users were unable to access their saved passwords.
    By Laura Pippig 4 months ago
    10 simple security actions that keep you much safer online
    Feature

    10 simple security actions that keep you much safer online

    These everyday online security tips are simple, fast, easy, and free.
    By Chris Hoffman 4 months ago
    Don't take your antivirus software for granted
    Feature

    Don't take your antivirus software for granted

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    By Alaina Yee 5 months ago
    Secure Boot is busted on hundreds of PCs from Dell, Acer, Intel, and others
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    Secure Boot is busted on hundreds of PCs from Dell, Acer, Intel, and others

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    By Michael Crider 5 months ago
    Google is now ditching its plan to replace cookies in Chrome
    News

    Google is now ditching its plan to replace cookies in Chrome

    Years after announcing Privacy Sandbox, Google says it will be optional instead of a complete replacement for user-tracking cookies.
    By Michael Crider 5 months ago
    Deep Sentinel’s FlashBang security does more than call the cops
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    Deep Sentinel’s FlashBang security does more than call the cops

    This monitored security camera system fires off pepper spray, smoke bombs, flashing lights, and ear-splitting sirens to disorient and drive out intruders.
    By Michael Ansaldo 5 months ago
    How Windows 95 saved companies from the global IT meltdown
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    How Windows 95 saved companies from the global IT meltdown

    During the CrowdStrike disaster over the weekend, it was an outdated Windows version that prevented even greater damage.
    By Laura Pippig 5 months ago
    Blend security cams with smart home devices as a force multiplier: Here's how
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    Blend security cams with smart home devices as a force multiplier: Here's how

    Assemble a more cohesive home security presence by combining indoor and outdoor cameras with smart lights, locks, sensors, and other smart home devices.
    By Michael Ansaldo 5 months ago
    Should you use free antivirus software? The pros and cons
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    Should you use free antivirus software? The pros and cons

    Here are the pros and cons of free antivirus software and whether you should consider upgrading to paid antivirus suites.
    By Jon Martindale 5 months ago
    The dangers of malvertising — and how to protect yourself against it
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    The dangers of malvertising — and how to protect yourself against it

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    By Florian Kastner 5 months ago
    Best VPN for Nebraska: Pornhub workarounds
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    Best VPN for Nebraska: Pornhub workarounds

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    By Sam Singleton 5 months ago
    AT&T leaked your wireless data. Here's what to watch out for
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    AT&T leaked your wireless data. Here's what to watch out for

    Call and text message logs for AT&T’s over 100 million wireless customers were stolen by a hacker—which includes data about non-subscribers, too.
    By Alaina Yee 5 months ago
    Surfshark vs. NordVPN: Which VPN is better in 2024?
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    Surfshark vs. NordVPN: Which VPN is better in 2024?

    These two feature-packed VPNs go head-to-head to see which is better in 2024.
    By Sam Singleton 5 months ago
    How we test home security cameras at TechHive
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    How we test home security cameras at TechHive

    We evaluate cameras top to bottom in real-world settings to guide you to the best choice for your needs.
    By Michael Ansaldo 5 months ago
    Dangerous security flaw found in Microsoft Outlook - go patch right now!
    News

    Dangerous security flaw found in Microsoft Outlook – go patch right now!

    Security researchers have discovered a serious issue in Outlook that puts you at risk even without you doing anything wrong.
    By Laura Pippig 5 months ago
    Google's excellent dark web monitoring service will soon be free
    News

    Google's excellent dark web monitoring service will soon be free

    Previously only available to paid Google One subscribers, this feature is going to become available to all Google accounts.
    By Alaina Yee 5 months ago
    Top 9 phishing scams to watch out for in 2024
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    Top 9 phishing scams to watch out for in 2024

    Phishing scams have been around since 1995, but they're always evolving. Here's what you need to know about the different types and how to spot them.
    By Joel Lee 5 months ago
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