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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

Unprompted MFA Codes Are Bad News

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the most powerful tools in your cybersecurity arsenal. When enabled, MFA can prevent bad actors from breaking into your accounts, even when they have your username and password in hand. Because MFA is so...
March 19, 2024

Is ChatGPT a Security Threat?

ChatGPT took the world by storm, and for good reason: The generative AI chatbot is capable of many feats, and continues to improve as more and more people test out how artificial intelligence can improve their productivity. However, new research...
March 18, 2024

Microsoft Has a Russian Hacker Problem

You read that right: Microsoft can't seem to shake its Russian hackers. The company said Friday it was still attempting to remove the "elite" Russian government hackers that breached the email accounts of senior executives back in November. Worse yet,...
March 12, 2024

US DoJ Arrests Former Google Engineer for AI Tech Theft

As reported by The Hacker News, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicted a Chinese national and resident of California. The 38-year-old's charge? Allegedly stealing AI trade secrets from Google while secretly employed at two different Chinese-based tech companies....
March 12, 2024

What to Do When Your Wi-Fi Seems Slow

When the internet is working as it should, you think nothing of it. Clicking on a website takes you where you want to go instantly, and sitting down for a video call is seamless. But when your Wi-Fi starts slowing...
March 5, 2024

The FBI Is Watching Out for AI Attacks in the Upcoming Election

The FBI expects the 2024 election to be a target for cyberattacks, especially those generated by artificial intelligence, FBI Director Christopher Wray told a national security conference. Specifically, Wray called these threats "fast-moving," in the face of technology that could...
March 5, 2024

Protect Your Accounts from SIM-Swap and Port-Out Attacks

There isn't one type of cyberattack out there, nor is there one point of entry for hackers to target. While attacks commonly occur through computers and internet accounts, your smartphone is an increasingly popular target. In fact, hackers can completely...
February 27, 2024

What Happens When Windows Server OS Reaches End of Life?

No matter what type of technology you're using, it's important to stay up to date with the latest updates and security patches. That applies to servers, as well: If your business is using an outdated version of Windows Server OS,...
February 25, 2024

Watch Out for These Malicious Apps on Android

Malware on the Play Store is back. Google seems to have more issues with malicious software on its app marketplace than Apple, though both companies have struggled with the issue over the years. The latest issue concerns a banking trojan...
February 20, 2024

Google Chrome’s New Feature Protects Your Home Network From Cyberattacks

Bad actors are always looking for new ways to attack your network and steal your data. That's why company's like Google are constantly on the lookout for these new tactics, and are coming up with new ways to combat them...
February 20, 2024
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