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Cybersecurity isn’t what it used to be. Breaches and leaks, once rare and relatively low-impact, have become commonplace, rendering our personal data more vulnerable than ever. Everything from your Social Security number to your health information now lives online, and though it may prove difficult to avoid such attacks, staying up to date on the latest news and security practices is the first step in prevention. Thankfully, we’ve rounded up all our news, guides, and cybersecurity coverage in one central location.
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If you use one of these passwords, hackers will love you
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Security experts warn of new hacker strategy targeting Windows drivers
A new BYOVD attack ends with an infostealer and cryptominer inserted into your Windows PC. The threat campaign named SteelFox uses fake activators.
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Apple will pay up to $1M to anyone who hacks its AI cloud
Apple is challenging security researchers to try and hack its AI cloud, and there's a huge bounty up for grabs.
100 million affected in worst U.S. health care data breach of all time
We knew the UnitedHealth Group cyberattack from earlier this year was bad. But now we know just how all-encompassing the incident really was.
A simple password mistake led to 5.3 million leaked health records
An unprotected Mexican health care database put the health and personal data of 5.3 million people at risk of identity theft and more.
Avast One for Mac review: a free antivirus is all you need
I reviewed Avast One's free and paid plans for macOS, testing prevention, protection, and more to check its value for Mac owners.
VPN Unlimited review: a lifetime of privacy protection
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This smartwatch company was hit by a data breach. Here’s what we know
Polar, the company behind fitness-focused smartwatches, was recently hit by a data breach. Here's what you need to know.
I reviewed McAfee+ Premium for Mac and found it to be a questionable bargain
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OpenAI uses its own models to fight election interference
OpenAI cracks down on cybercrime campaigns using its systems to influence elections worldwide. Discover what the full report says.
Mullvad VPN review: total anonymity for an affordable price
I reviewed Mullvad, a unique VPN with consistently low prices to find out if its speed, features, and reliability are worth the cost.
The Wayback Machine has been hacked, and the internet isn’t happy about it
The Internet Archive's Wayback Machine has suffered two types of attacks, including 31 million unique records being compromised.
Passkeys in Windows 11 are about to get safer and easier to use
Microsoft has announced that big changes are coming to its passkey experience, including third-party integration and account syncing.
Microsoft Defender review: Is Windows default antivirus safe enough?
I reviewed Microsoft Defender to find out how well the free antivirus software included with Windows protects your computer and your personal data.
If you used MoneyGram last month, your data might’ve been stolen
MoneyGram confirms that a lot of sensitive user data was stolen, including Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers and more.
PrivadoVPN review: the new budget VPN you can use for free
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Surfshark review: a fast streaming VPN for all your devices
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Your Gmail app will soon help protect you from scams
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Why new antivirus software may have just installed itself on your PC
After facing a ban in the United States, Russian antivirus company Kaspersky has deleted and replaced its software on customer PCs.
I compared two of the most popular VPNs to see which is worth it
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