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Credit to Author: Reece Rogers| Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

One of America’s largest internet providers may collect data about your political beliefs, race, and sexual orientation to serve personalized ads.

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How to Stop Your X Account From Getting Hacked Like the SEC’s

January 13, 2024 0 Comments Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Security Advice, Security / Security News

Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:30:00 +0000

The US Securities and Exchange Commission and security firm Mandiant both had their X accounts breached, possibly due to changes to X’s two-factor authentication settings. Here’s how to fix yours.

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How to Stop Your X Account From Getting Hacked Like the SEC’s

January 13, 2024 0 Comments Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Security Advice, Security / Security News

Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:30:00 +0000

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What It’s Like to Use Apple’s Lockdown Mode

January 13, 2024 0 Comments Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Security Advice

Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

If you’re at high risk of being targeted by mercenary spyware, or just don’t mind losing iOS features for extra security, the company’s restricted mode is surprisingly usable.

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Google Fixes Nearly 100 Android Security Issues

January 13, 2024 0 Comments Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Security Advice

Credit to Author: Kate O’Flaherty| Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Plus: Apple shuts down a Flipper Zero Attack, Microsoft patches more than 30 vulnerabilities, and more critical updates for the last month of 2023.

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9 Best Password Managers (2023): Features, Pricing, and Tips

December 5, 2023 0 Comments gear, gear / buying guides, Security, Security / Security Advice

Credit to Author: Scott Gilbertson| Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Keep your logins locked down with our favorite password management apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.

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How to Not Get Hacked by a QR Code

December 3, 2023 0 Comments Security, Security / Security Advice

Credit to Author: David Nield| Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

QR codes can be convenient—but they can also be exploited by malicious actors. Here’s how to protect yourself.

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Google Fixes a Seventh Zero-Day Flaw in Chrome—Update Now

December 1, 2023 0 Comments Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Security Advice

Credit to Author: Kate O’Flaherty| Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:42:17 +0000

Plus: Major security patches from Microsoft, Mozilla, Atlassian, Cisco, and more.

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You Don’t Need to Turn Off Apple’s NameDrop Feature in iOS 17

November 27, 2023 0 Comments gear / how to and advice, Security, Security / Security Advice

Credit to Author: Reece Rogers| Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:15:01 +0000

Yes, your iPhone automatically turns on NameDrop with the latest software update. But you shouldn’t really be worried about it—regardless of what the police are saying.

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