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Chrome adds Windows biometric logins to its password powers
Google wants you to store your passwords inside its browser, and its added powerful security features to lure you in: biometric logins within Windows, password notes, and import features.
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Dozens of popular Minecraft mods are infected with malware
CurseForge and Bukkit accounts were compromised, loading up mods with millions of downloads with spyware.
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Blackmailers are using AI to generate nudes from social media photos
The FBI warns of new extortion methods enabled by deepfake software, used against both adults and children.
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Update Chrome now—yet another nasty exploit is out in the wild
Another zero-day flaw has been discovered in Chrome, and like the other two discovered earlier this year, it’s apparently a doozy.
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An exploit can reveal your KeePass master password in plaintext
This vulnerability in KeePass edition 2.x allows retrieval of the password safeguarding the database—and administrator rights on the PC aren’t needed. But a fix is on the way.
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Tons of Gigabyte motherboards come with a hidden firmware backdoor (Update: Patched)
Gigabyte's motherboard backdoor installs software updates from unsecured web servers.
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The problem with built-in password managers
Built-in password managers from Apple, Google, and Microsoft: Worth using?
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5 easy tasks that supercharge your security
Protect your PC and your online accounts with these 5 simple tasks that supercharge your security.
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Best Windows backup software 2023: Don’t risk it!
The best free and paid backup software for your Windows system, disks, and data.
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What is encryption? The backbone of computer security, explained
Encryption keeps your private data secure from prying eyes. Here's a basic explainer on how it works.
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Update: Mysterious Intel patch released for almost every modern CPU
Intel's new security patch is worrisome as it affects virtually every chip found within consumer PCs, and Intel quietly released it just days after its traditional, scheduled monthly release date.
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Gmail can warn you if your account is being trafficked on the dark web
Google is expanding its dark web protection services. Now, if your email is being shared on the Internet's underground, the dark web, Google will tell you.
How-To
How to spot a scam email (and scam texts)
Scam emails can cause massive headaches or, worse, financial ruin. Here are some telltale warning signs to look out for.
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Beyond passwords: How to set up passkeys with your Google account
You can now use a passkey instead of a password to log into your Google account. It’s secure, simple, and easy to set up on PC. We show you how.
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Alert: MSI and Intel software keys are in the wild
After failing to extract a ransom, hackers have posted firmware keys for dozens of MSI products and hundreds that use Intel Boot Guard.
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Western Digital hacked: Your deeply personal data might be stolen
Western Digital has revealed the extent of a successful data breach from March. It's bad.
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You won't need a password to use Dashlane's password manager
Google isn’t the only company sticking another dagger into password use this week. Dashlane will soon offer passwordless logins, too.
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4 fast, easy ways to strengthen your security on World Password Day
No money is required (nor that much time) to “celebrate” World Password Day.
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Hey Utah: These are the excellent VPNs you're searching for
Searches for VPNs have spiked in Utah after adult sites went dark following the adoption of a new age verification law. We have some suggestions.
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RIP passwords: Google accounts now support passkeys
In honor of World Password Day, Google accounts now support passkeys, a secure but simple login method. Here’s how they work, and how to set them up.