Why blocking ads is good for your digital health

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We take a look at why blocking adverts and tracking is one of the best things you can do to keep your devices healthy.

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Surveillance camera insecurities argument comes to one inevitable conclusion: Always update

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We take a look at a debate over who is responsible for ensuring surveillance systems are as secure as they can be.

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Company finds lost SSD—and confidential data—for sale on eBay

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Major software company SAP is putting the pieces of a story involving missing SSD disks back together.

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Software company accused of illegally profiling millions of mobile phone users

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A digital rights and privacy organization has filed a complaint against software company TeleSign for gathering and selling information on millions of mobile phone users.

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SupremeBot and Mario cross the finish line together

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Download your games from trusted sources or you may get more than you bargained for…

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9 basic security tips for seniors

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Help the people around you that are less computer literate with some basic security tips and settings.

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OpenSSH trojan campaign targets Linux systems and IoT devices

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Poorly configured Linux and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are at risk of compromise from a cryptojacking campaign.

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