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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

AI Poisoning Threatens Cybersecurity Across the Board

One way we protect our systems against cyber attacks is employing AI and machine learning, which trains our systems to know what to look out for. Hackers, however, have figured out a new way to thwart this process, using something...
April 25, 2022

Microsoft Fixes Over 120 Security Vulnerabilities

Microsoft last week issued an update patching 128 vulnerabilities across various of its platforms, including Windows, Office, Edge, Skype for Business, and more. The number of security flaws alone is worth installing these updates for, however, the focus is on the...
April 19, 2022

Update Google Chrome as Soon as Possible

Google can't catch a break when it comes to security vulnerabilities. In the past two weeks, the company issued security patches for both Chrome and its line of Pixel smartphones. Now, the company is forced to update Chrome yet again,...
April 18, 2022

Nike to Open ‘Technology Center’ for Cybersecurity & More 

Nike is set to open a Technology Center in Atlanta in roughly a year. By early 2023, the company will have a West Midtown facility, geared toward a number of technical activities. One of the highlights of the facility is...
April 12, 2022

Google Issues Security Updates for Pixel Smartphones

Security updates are all the rage, lately. Following new security updates from Apple, Google has also issued new security patches for vulnerabilities affecting its Pixel line of smartphones. The company released this new update on Monday, April 4, to most...
April 12, 2022

Apple Releases New Security Updates for All Devices

If you use an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you should update it as soon as possible. Apple released new security updates for these devices on Thursday, March 31, which came as part of iOS 15.4.1 (iPhone), iPadOS 15.4.1 (iPad), and...
April 5, 2022

Hackers Are Learning to Beat MFA

In the cybersecurity world, MFA (multi-factor authentication), is one of our best tools to fight cyberattacks big and small. With it, a password isn't enough: you also need an additional device or step in order to access an account. Unfortunately,...
April 5, 2022

Teenagers Arrested in Connection With Lapsus$ Hacking Group

Seven people have been arrested by City of London Police due to their alleged role in the newly notorious hacking group Lapsus$. Some of the arrested were teenagers, with the entire group's ages ranging from 16 to 21. The group...
March 28, 2022

Google Releases Security Patch for Chromium-Based Browsers

Web browsers, like all software, are vulnerable to hacking and malicious activity. When a new security flaw is discovered, it's important for the developer to patch it right away. This week, we saw that with Chrome, and other Chromium-based browsers....
March 28, 2022

Cybereason to Host Webinar About Russian Cybersecurity Implications

The big cybersecurity story right now is coming out of Ukraine, as Russia continues its invasion of the country. In an attempt to understand the cybersecurity implications of the conflict, Cybereason is hosting an in-depth webinar next week. Cybereason, a...
March 22, 2022
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