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Update your Apple devices now to fix these dangerous exploits

Three actively exploited vulnerabilities have just been discovered in a huge number of Apple devices. Update yours now to ensure it stays safe from hackers.
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Microsoft accidentally released 38TB of private data in a major leak

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This massive exploit lets hackers breach apps like Chrome, 1Password, and Telegram

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This dangerous new Mac malware steals your credit card info

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Chrome is making a key change to protect you from phishing

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Security or performance? With this AMD vulnerability, you can’t have both

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Lapsus$ hackers convicted of breaching GTA 6, Nvidia, and more

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How smart light bulbs could steal your password

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Billions of Intel CPUs are leaking passwords and killing performance

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Best Adobe Photoshop deals: Get the photo-editing software for free

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AI can now steal your passwords with almost 100% accuracy — here’s how

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In the age of ChatGPT, Macs are under malware assault

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This PowerPoint ploy could help hackers empty your bank account

Another dangerous malware is making the rounds, and this time, not even PowerPoint presentations are safe.
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Hackers are using AI to create vicious malware, says FBI

AI tools like ChatGPT are being used to create malware and fuel terrorist activity, says the FBI, in a potentially worrying sign for future cybersecurity.
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Best VPN deals: Save on NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Surfshark

We've got all the best VPN deals listed here, including some insight into why they're such great value and why you need a VPN.
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Don’t worry; Armored Core VI is ‘fully supported’ on Steam Deck

FromSoftware confirmed that its upcoming Armored Core VI will be fully supported on Valve's Steam Deck handheld.
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Hackers are pretending to be cybersecurity firm to lock your entire PC

Hackers continue coming up with new ways to scam their victims. This time, a ransomware is being used to impersonate a cybersecurity firm.
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Ransomware attacks have spiked massively. Here’s how to stay safe

Criminal gangs are raking in huge profits from ransomware attacks compared to 2022, but other methods have seen precipitous drops in revenue. What’s going on?
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Get a year of McAfee Antivirus protection for PC for $15

Protect your computer with a one-year subscription of McAfee Antivirus, which is available from Dell for less than half its original price after a $35 discount.
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81% think ChatGPT is a security risk, survey finds

An overwhelming majority of people responding to a Malwarebytes survey worry that ChatGPT is a security risk, with many also finding it deeply untrustworthy.
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Best VPN services 2023: today’s top picks

It's scary knowing your data might not be private. VPNs help shield your online activities. To help you pick the right one, these are the best VPN services.
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The best free parental control software for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android

Parental controls can keep your kids safe from the dangers of the internet. Here are the best free software options out there that can help you manage them.
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DuckDuckGo’s Windows browser is here to protect your privacy

Worried about the ways you’re tracked online? DuckDuckGo’s privacy-focused web browser has just arrived on Windows, and you can try the free public beta today.
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Hackers targeted DMV to expose personal data of 9.5 million people

A vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer software has affected the personal records of millions of Americans across several states.
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This bundle saves you 83% on Malwarebytes, 1Password and more

Save big while protecting your online life with this Malwarebytes Premium subscription bundle.
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If you have a Gigabyte motherboard, your PC might stealthily download malware

If you own a Gigabyte motherboard, your system might be at risk. Researchers spotted a dangerous vulnerability in the firmware. Fortunately, there's a fix.
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Is ChatGPT creating a cybersecurity nightmare? We asked the experts

ChatGPT can help novice coders create vicious malware, but does this herald a cyber apocalypse or is the problem overblown? We asked the experts to find out.
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Hackers have a new way of forcing ransomware payments

Research has observed bad actors targeting backups to force organizations to pay ransom in ransomware attacks.
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Chinese hackers targeting critical U.S. infrastructure, Microsoft warns

A state-sponsored Chinese hacking group has been spying on a large number of critical infrastructure organizations in the U.S., Microsoft said on Wednesday.
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These embarrassing passwords got celebrities hacked

Many celebrities have proven that they are just as lazy with their passwords as we are. Here are some famous passwords that have leaked online.
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Hackers may have stolen the master key to another password manager

KeePass is a popular password manager, but it is vulnerable to a newly discovered exploit that could let hackers steal your master password in plain text.
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Hackers are using a devious new trick to infect your devices

Two new website domain name extensions have just been launched, and hackers are already abusing them to trick people into downloading malicious files.
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Microsoft just gave you a new way to stay safe from viruses

Password-protected viruses have long been a tactic for hackers to evade detection, but Microsoft has just unleashed a new way of putting them to the sword.
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A massive data breach has left Intel scrambling for solutions

MSI suffered a major data breach, but it's not the only company impacted -- all Intel users may be at risk.

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