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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TunnelVision hack allows attackers to bypass VPN protections
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a vulnerability that may render VPNs useless.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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5 outdated security practices you shouldn’t use anymore
Don't blindly follow these old security tips.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Windows blocks apps from changing your default browser
Microsoft is barring tweaks to this default app setting through the registry.
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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.
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