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Microsoft Will Stop Supporting Windows 10 in One Year (for Free)

Windows 10 continues to be an incredibly popular OS for PC users around the world. Whether people are reluctant to…
October 14, 2024
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Microsoft’s October Patch Tuesday Includes 118 Fixes

We’ve covered Microsoft’s past few Patch Tuesday updates, as they’ve recently included some important security fixes. The company’s October update…
October 14, 2024
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Your Android Phone Has New Anti-Theft Security Features

As careful as you might be with your smartphone, you’re never 100% impervious to theft. Thieves are smart, and may…
October 7, 2024
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Apple Patches a Password Vulnerability on iPhone and iPad

If you use an iPhone or iPad, take note: You need to update your device(s) as soon as possible. This…
October 7, 2024
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Smartphone Tip of the Week: Delete Your Unwanted Apps

You don’t need all those apps.…
October 1, 2024
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T-Mobile Is Settling With the FCC Over Cybersecurity Violations

They’re paying up, too.…
October 1, 2024
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Android and iPhone Users Cannot Text Each Other With End-to-End Encryption

Your conversations are not protected.…
September 23, 2024
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Watch Out for Companies That Train AI With Your Data

LinkedIn is training its AI models with your data.…
September 23, 2024
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Did You Know Your iPhone Can Help You With Your Laundry?

If you need help deciphering those laundry care symbols.…
September 17, 2024
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Microsoft’s September Patch Tuesday Fixes Four Zero-Days

You should update your PC as soon as possible.…
September 17, 2024

Researchers Trick AI Models Into Hacking

AI large language models seems complex, and they are. But they aren't so complex that they can't be tricked into doing things they weren't designed for. In fact, with enough know-how, you can trick AI models like ChatGPT into scamming...
August 15, 2023

Hackers Can Win Almost $20 Million By Using AI to Protect Against Cyberattacks

When you hear "hackers" and "cyberattacks" in the same sentence, it's usually bad news. Usually. Sometimes, however, it can actually be a good thing. Take this week's news for example, where the Biden administration invited hackers to help protect the...
August 15, 2023

It Takes a Lot to Protect Your Accounts

The security of your business often comes down to individual decisions and actions. Hackers frequently break into networks through one weak point, whether that's because an employee left their password on a sticky note, or reused their password multiple times....
August 7, 2023

We Might Need AI to Defeat AI

AI presents many potential positives for both business and personal lives, but it also comes with many risks as well. We've seen how AI can be used to improve the abilities of bad actors, both through the development of malware...
August 7, 2023

How Copy and Paste Can Compromise Your Business

Copy and paste is an integral computing tool we all use every day. However, it seems it's also a tool for bad actors and hackers. It seems silly, but your PC or smartphone's clipboard may be abused to thwart your...
July 31, 2023

FBI Warns of Increased AI Cyberattacks

The FBI is warning the public that the number of cyberattacks aided by artificial intelligence is skyrocketing. As Tom's Hardware reports, these attacks include both phishing attacks as well as malware development, created by people abusing AI technology for nefarious...
July 31, 2023

Official Warns Hackers Are Already Using AI

You might use ChatGPT to see how well it can put together a recipe for dinner, or even to see how well it can write an inconsequential email. But hackers are using the tools behind generative AI for bad, and...
July 24, 2023

2024 Elections at Risk From Generative AI

AI is an impressive technology that continues to subvert our expectations with every development. Not all of these developments are positive, however: At times, AI's potential ranges from negative to outright dangerous. Look no further for evidence of that fact...
July 24, 2023

Text Messages Could Compromise Your Business

You’re likely aware of phishing attacks, schemes hackers use to coax unsuspecting users out of their personal data and information. But there’s another kind of phishing attack, dubbed “smishing,” that you also need to be aware of when protecting your...
July 18, 2023

Ransomware Attacks Are Down, but Security Incidents Are Up

As reported by Business Wire, Scale Venture Partners has released its 10th annual Cybersecurity Perspectives Survey, which polls leaders and experts in the field to analyze what's going on in the security world. The good news, and perhaps a headlining statistic,...
July 17, 2023
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