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FBI erases infamous Qakbot botnet using its own servers
The FBI's 'Operation Duck Hunt' took over the Qakbot botnet and used it to deliver a tool that uninstalled it from hundreds of thousands of PCs.
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If you ever used Duolingo, watch out for phishing emails
Not only was personal information for 2.6 million accounts scraped from Duolingo’s servers, but the API that allowed it is still publicly accessible.
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Chrome will warn you about malware-infested extensions
The newest security checks in the popular browser will scan for extensions that have been abandoned or flagged.
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Intel 'Downfall': Severe flaw in billions of CPUs leaks passwords and much more
There is a serious security flaw in billions of Intel CPUs that can let attackers steal confidential data like passwords and encryption keys. Firmware updates can fix it, but at a potential significant performance loss.
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I finally ditched LastPass—and switching was a nightmare
Sick of LastPass' frequent security breaches and product changes? The act of taking your LastPass-stored passwords elsewhere is a mega-headache.
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Norton’s free AI-powered Genie tool helps you spot online scams
Not sure if the message, email, link or social media post you’ve received is a scam? The AI-powered Norton Genie is designed to help.
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Researchers steal passwords using only keyboard sounds
A new system trains itself on the sound of individual keystrokes, and can record your typing even over Zoom.
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Phishing scams love mimicking Microsoft
Check Point has published a recent list of the brands that are exploited for phishing.
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Public companies now have a deadline to report cyberattacks
New SEC rules require companies to be much faster in sharing when hacks are discovered—and clearer about cybersecurity practices overall.
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133 Windows drivers with valid Microsoft signatures found crawling with malware
Malware is found in over 100 drivers for Windows, despite valid signatures. Microsoft reacts and suspends the licences of many developers.
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What is Antivirus software? Getting started with PC security
What does antivirus software do, and how does it work? Here's what you need to know about essential tools for keeping you safe online and beyond.
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US Navy researchers expose Microsoft Teams security flaws
"TeamsPhisher" can be used to slip messages and attachments past basic Teams security.
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Hackers compete to take over a satellite… in space
The competition has previously focussed on satellites that were still down on Earth.
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LastPass 2FA reset prompts are locking users out of accounts
Some customers can't access passwords after resyncing their two-factor authentication apps. If you're one of them, here's how to get it fixed.
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U.S. Army warns against unsolicited smartwatches sent to service members
Watches sent out may be filled with malware, but more likely are just a brushing scam.
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Update your Asus Wi-Fi router right now
Asus says its high-end ROG, RT, TUF, and ZenWiFi routers have critical security vulnerabilities.
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Outlook, OneDrive outages caused by DDoS attack, Microsoft says
Microsoft says 'Anonymous Sudan' launched massive DDoS attacks on Outlook, OneDrive, and other Microsoft 365 services, bringing them to their knees.
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Windows 10 pirate downloads hide money-stealing malware
Hackers are exploiting the huge popularity of Windows 10 to spread malware.
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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.