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Huge data leak at Ticketmaster: 560 million account details for sale online
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Huge data leak at Ticketmaster: 560 million account details for sale online

A serious hack of the Ticketmaster website has exposed a large amount of customer data to third parties.
By Laura Pippig 10 months ago
ExpressVPN vs. NordVPN: Clash of the heavyweight titans
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ExpressVPN vs. NordVPN: Clash of the heavyweight titans

We put the two biggest names in the VPN industry against each other to see which is truly worthy of your hard-earned money.
By Sam Singleton 10 months ago
Facebook wants to use your posts to train AI. Here's how to object
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Facebook wants to use your posts to train AI. Here's how to object

Facebook is changing its privacy policy and plans to use posts and images to train its AI. To prevent this, you need to object.
By Laura Pippig 10 months ago
What's in antivirus software? All the pieces you may need (or not)
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What's in antivirus software? All the pieces you may need (or not)

Antivirus suites now come with many different features. We break down what you might encounter, so that you can decide if they’re right for you.
By Alaina Yee 10 months ago
Windows 11’s most-hyped new AI feature could be a privacy nightmare
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Windows 11’s most-hyped new AI feature could be a privacy nightmare

Microsoft Recall feels like it comes straight from the future—but it has a hidden dark side that's all too familiar.
By Alaina Yee 10 months ago
5 VPN features you need to start using today
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5 VPN features you need to start using today

VPNs come with tons of settings and extras nowadays, but these are the most important features everyone should be using.
By Sam Singleton 10 months ago
Microsoft Edge will start blocking screenshots on the job
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Microsoft Edge will start blocking screenshots on the job

Microsoft Edge for Business will begin blocking the ability to take screenshots of web pages your IT department deems off limits.
By Mark Hachman 11 months ago
Do you really need a password manager as part of your antivirus software?
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Do you really need a password manager as part of your antivirus software?

Password managers are essential for online security, but you have a lot of options.
By Chris Hoffman 11 months ago
Do you really need a VPN as part of your antivirus software?
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Do you really need a VPN as part of your antivirus software?

A bundled VPN can offer great value and convenience.
By Chris Hoffman 11 months ago
Firefox 126 is here: More security, less tracking, and faster Facebook
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Firefox 126 is here: More security, less tracking, and faster Facebook

Firefox version 126.0 focuses on the elimination of a number of security vulnerabilities. The update should also make Facebook load faster.
By Frank Ziemann 11 months ago
Microsoft's AI obsession is destroying the company's climate goals
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Microsoft's AI obsession is destroying the company's climate goals

Microsoft is on the wrong track to reach its goal of becoming carbon negative by 2030.
By Kristian Kask 11 months ago
Exclusive: Upgrade your PC protection with 80% off Norton 360 Deluxe
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Exclusive: Upgrade your PC protection with 80% off Norton 360 Deluxe

Right now, you can boost your online security with a deeply affordable price on Norton 360 Deluxe, our favorite antivirus suite.
By Alaina Yee 11 months ago
What is social engineering? 3 key signs to watch for
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What is social engineering? 3 key signs to watch for

Not all hacks and scams deal in code—some exploit human weaknesses. Here’s how to spot the traits that make social engineering attacks so successful.
By Alaina Yee 11 months ago
Microsoft's patch fixes the update that broke VPNs on Windows
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Microsoft's patch fixes the update that broke VPNs on Windows

Microsoft's May 2024 patch for Windows 10 and Windows 11 fixes the bug that broke VPN connections on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
By Mark Hachman 11 months ago
Microsoft's newest Windows update breaks VPNs, but there's a fix
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Microsoft's newest Windows update breaks VPNs, but there's a fix

Microsoft's most recent security update for Windows 10 and Windows 11 may cause VPNs to fail to connect, Microsoft warns. There is no fix.
By Mark Hachman 11 months ago
Go update Chrome right now — for the second time in a week
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Go update Chrome right now — for the second time in a week

For the sixth time in 2024, Chrome has a critical zero-day security flaw that needs to be patched immediately.
By Michael Crider 11 months ago
Microsoft's latest Outlook update makes it easier to squash spam
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Microsoft's latest Outlook update makes it easier to squash spam

It will be easier for you to check whether an email belongs in your spam folder and to unsubscribe from various mailing lists.
By Kristian Kask 11 months ago
Ransomware isn't as big a threat as these scams
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Ransomware isn't as big a threat as these scams

If you have a good antivirus program at your back, you should be devoting more of your attention to potential hoaxes.
By Alaina Yee 11 months ago
Microsoft Places is the new 'share my location' app for work
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Microsoft Places is the new 'share my location' app for work

Working from home? Working at the office? Microsoft has a new Microsoft Places app to let your coworkers know where you are.
By Mark Hachman 11 months ago
Dell hack: Personal info of 49 million customers allegedly breached
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Dell hack: Personal info of 49 million customers allegedly breached

Dell is warning potentially millions of customers that sensitive information including details of purchases and support calls are being trafficked on the Dark Web.
By Mark Hachman 11 months ago
Update now! Chrome plugs its fifth emergency zero-day exploit of 2024
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Update now! Chrome plugs its fifth emergency zero-day exploit of 2024

The latest high-priority update from Google fixes Chrome's fifth zero-day discovered so far in 2024.
By Michael Crider 11 months ago
Ring of bogus web shops steals 850K credit card numbers
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Ring of bogus web shops steals 850K credit card numbers

Fake online storefronts, which show up highly in Google and other search engines, are becoming a big problem.
By Michael Crider 11 months ago
More workers are using AI, but they're ashamed to admit it
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More workers are using AI, but they're ashamed to admit it

Microsoft's 2024 Work Trend Index focuses heavily on AI and Copilot, but the results seem to show a workforce struggling with how to come to grips with AI and use it effectively.
By Mark Hachman 11 months ago
Microsoft's Copilot AI is stealing one of Midjourney's best features
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Microsoft's Copilot AI is stealing one of Midjourney's best features

Microsoft is adding several features to Copilot, including a rewrite feature, autocompleted prompts, and Catch Up, to take AI novices and turn them into prompt engineers.
By Mark Hachman 11 months ago
More than antivirus: What to expect from your security software
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More than antivirus: What to expect from your security software

An online security suite can help simplify your digital life and save you time.
By Chris Hoffman 11 months ago
TunnelVision hack allows attackers to bypass VPN protections
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TunnelVision hack allows attackers to bypass VPN protections

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a vulnerability that may render VPNs useless.
By Sam Singleton 11 months ago
Texans are denied adult sites -- a good VPN is the answer
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Texans are denied adult sites — a good VPN is the answer

Searches for VPNs have spiked in Texas after the popular adult website PornHub went dark following the state's new age verification law ruling. We might have some suggestions.
By Sam Singleton and Brad Chacos 11 months ago
You can finally use passkeys to log into your Microsoft account
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You can finally use passkeys to log into your Microsoft account

Microsoft said that it is adding passkeys — logging in with Windows Hello biometrics — to its consumer accounts and apps. It's enormously convenient.
By Mark Hachman 11 months ago
I’m ditching my passwords—and you should too
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I’m ditching my passwords—and you should too

A newer sign-in method alleviates the headache of passwords, while still maintaining a high level of online security. And it's free.
By Alaina Yee 11 months ago
4 fast, easy ways to strengthen your security on World Password Day
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4 fast, easy ways to strengthen your security on World Password Day

No money is required (nor much time) to “celebrate” World Password Day.
By Alaina Yee 11 months ago
7 antivirus myths that are dead wrong
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7 antivirus myths that are dead wrong

There are a lot of myths floating around out there about antivirus software. Let’s bust them.
By Chris Hoffman 11 months ago
This killer AVG Ultimate antivirus deal is just $18 for two years
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This killer AVG Ultimate antivirus deal is just $18 for two years

Newegg is selling AVG Ultimate — which bundles antivirus protection, VPN, and PC utilities — for just $18 with checkout code.
By Alaina Yee 11 months ago
How to uninstall McAfee antivirus
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How to uninstall McAfee antivirus

Got a free trial to McAfee that you don’t want? Here’s how to remove it from your PC.
By Alaina Yee 11 months ago
Photoshop took my favorite feature and massively boosted it with AI
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Photoshop took my favorite feature and massively boosted it with AI

Adobe Photoshop has taken a simple but powerful tool, Generative Fill, and beefed up its AI capabilities in a big way alongside a new Firefly AI art tool.
By Mark Hachman 12 months ago
Atlas VPN is shutting down: Here's why all VPN users should care
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Atlas VPN is shutting down: Here's why all VPN users should care

Atlas VPN is set to close up shop on April 24 and merge with NordVPN. It's just one of many regrettable such VPN consolidations in recent years.
By Sam Singleton 12 months ago
If you get a phone call from LastPass, it's a scam
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If you get a phone call from LastPass, it's a scam

A new breed of sophisticated phishing scammers are targetting LastPass users with phone calls and emails.
By Michael Crider 12 months ago
Roku's massive hack is why you shouldn't reuse passwords
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Roku's massive hack is why you shouldn't reuse passwords

Over half a million people were affected—and they won’t be the last victims of this kind of attack. But you don’t have to be next.
By Alaina Yee 12 months ago
Scraper spies on 600 million Discord users and sells the data
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Scraper spies on 600 million Discord users and sells the data

A publicly-accessible site is selling data on Discord users and their messages to anyone, for as little as $5.
By Michael Crider 12 months ago
Microsoft Office 2016 and 2019 get an execution date (and it's soon)
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Microsoft Office 2016 and 2019 get an execution date (and it's soon)

Support for Office 2016 and 2019 will end soon. After that, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates. This is what users can do.
By Hans-Christian Dirscherl 12 months ago
5 outdated security practices you shouldn’t use anymore
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5 outdated security practices you shouldn’t use anymore

Don't blindly follow these old security tips.
By Chris Hoffman 12 months ago
DuckDuckGo launches Privacy Pro bundle with VPN included
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DuckDuckGo launches Privacy Pro bundle with VPN included

DuckDuckGo adds to its privacy-focused search engine and browser with a new subscription service called Privacy Pro including a VPN, personal data removal service, and identity theft restoration.
By Sam Singleton 12 months ago
Forget AI images, AI video is heading to Adobe Premiere Pro
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Forget AI images, AI video is heading to Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe showed off a teaser for an upcoming version of Premiere Pro, featuring AI video editing, text-to-video, and integration of third-party AI-generated video clips.
By Mark Hachman 12 months ago
Google One VPN is the Google Graveyard's newest victim
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Google One VPN is the Google Graveyard's newest victim

Google's home-grown VPN service is the latest victim of the company's infamous "Graveyard" of abandoned apps and tools.
By Michael Crider 12 months ago
Are free VPNs any good?
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Are free VPNs any good?

Free VPNs can seem like a convenient and cost-effective option to keep you safe online, but there are a few things everyone should know before using them.
By Sam Singleton 12 months ago
Devious 'man in the middle' hacks on the rise: How to stay safe
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Devious 'man in the middle' hacks on the rise: How to stay safe

Attackers can break into your online accounts by tricking you—even if you have two-factor authentication enabled. But you can still protect yourself.
By Alaina Yee 12 months ago
Microsoft plugs a record-breaking 147 security holes on Patch Tuesday
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Microsoft plugs a record-breaking 147 security holes on Patch Tuesday

On Patch Tuesday in April, Microsoft fixed a total of 147 security vulnerabilities. These include three vulnerabilities that Microsoft classifies as critical.
By Frank Ziemann 12 months ago
Meet Vids, Google's new AI-powered editor for the videos you hate to make
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Meet Vids, Google's new AI-powered editor for the videos you hate to make

Google Vids, an AI video editor, will be the latest app in the Google Workspace collection of business apps alongside Sheets and Docs.
By Mark Hachman 12 months ago
Windows blocks apps from changing your default browser
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Windows blocks apps from changing your default browser

Microsoft is barring tweaks to this default app setting through the registry.
By Alaina Yee 12 months ago
Got an older D-Link NAS? 92,000 of them are at high risk of getting hacked
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Got an older D-Link NAS? 92,000 of them are at high risk of getting hacked

Two new vulnerabilities combine to allow attackers to take over vulnerable devices—and they’re already being exploited.
By Alaina Yee 12 months ago
Chrome’s latest feature blocks cookie-stealing hackers
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Chrome’s latest feature blocks cookie-stealing hackers

Google's Device Bound Session Credentials API is being developed as an open-source tool, and could become a standard web security feature in the future.
By Michael Crider 1 year ago
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