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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

ChatGPT Now Runs on Windows 3.1

We've discussed in the past why it isn't safe or secure to run Windows 7 or Windows 8.1: Microsoft abandoned these versions of Windows, and they will no longer be accepting security updates. If for some reason, however, you're running...
June 27, 2023

California Wants to Improve Cybersecurity Protections at School

We often worry about cyberattacks at work or at home. But what about at our children's schools? As reported by CBS News Sacramento, a new California bill is working its way through the legislature that would expand cybersecurity protections to...
June 27, 2023

Scammers Are Utilizing AI to Improve Their Attacks

AI is a powerful tool that many can benefit from. Unfortunately, that list includes bad actors and malicious users, who are abusing AI technologies to improve tactics like phishing and social engineering. To protect the data of your business, you'll...
June 27, 2023

It’s Time to Waste the Scammers’ Time

Scammers, at worst, steal sensitive data and/or possessions from individuals and companies. At best, they exist to waste our time. Many of their attempts to scam us, especially via phone calls, are obvious, but they still require us to pick...
June 27, 2023

Intel Is Working on Deepfake Detection Solutions

Deepfakes are a growing concern for cybsecurity experts. As artificial intelligence rapidly improves, so too does its ability to reproduce the voices and faces of real people saying and doing things they didn't do. Intel wants to fight back. As...
June 20, 2023

Hackers Steal and Threaten to Leak Reddit Data

According to CNN, the BlackCat ransomware gang is threatening to make 80 gigabytes of secret, stolen data from Reddit public. The ransomware group, known as ALPHV, allegedly obtained the data in a security breach back in February. Apparently, the timing of...
June 20, 2023

Don’t Get Scammed By a Blue Check on Gmail

Google recently rolled out blue checkmarks for some companies to use with Gmail. These badges were intended to prove to you that the sender in your inbox was who they said they were, and not just a scammer, similar to...
June 13, 2023

60,000+ Android Apps Delivered Adware to Users’ Devices

As highlighted by Bleeping Computer, security researchers discovered over 60,000 Android apps purporting to be legitimate programs have been secretly installing adware on users' devices for the past six months. The Romanian cybsecurity firm Bitdefender warned, "To date, Bitdefender has...
June 13, 2023

Don’t Ignore Updates

It's 2023, and just about everything in our lives is digital. Whether at work or at home, our devices are integral to our day-to-day activities, and they all frequently need to be updated. While all these updates can get overwhelming,...
June 6, 2023

How iCloud Keychain Keeps Your Accounts Secure

Between business and personal use, you likely have a lot of accounts to keep track of. It can be tempting to reuse the same memorable password for each, but doing so only invites malicious activity into your network. For those...
June 6, 2023
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