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Watch out for fake Ryzen 9800X3D listings and don't get scammed
Dubious Amazon listings have shown up for the hottest new processor on the market. Selling for as low as $200, they're obviously fake.
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Should you use a VPN browser extension? What you gain, what you give up
A VPN browser extension can be a simple and affordable way to stay safe while browsing the web, but your mileage may vary.
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Black Friday VPN deals: What to expect, early sales
Black Friday 2024 is just around the corner. This year, VPN bargain hunters can expect steep discounts on some of the very best VPN services on the market.
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No more frights: Microsoft Edge is getting scareware protection
The web is rife with scams that rely on scare tactics. But Microsoft Edge will soon defend against such terrors.
Deal
The newest Blink video doorbell is 50% off
The Blink Video Doorbell has had its price slashed in half on Amazon.
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Google is bringing older Nest Cams back into the fold
The biggest headache about using newer and legacy Nest cameras together is finally going away.
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Hackers are using Facebook ads to spread fake Chrome password managers
Watch out for Facebook ads claiming that you need to update Bitwarden. They're loading up Chrome with spyware instead.
Opinion
Disposable addresses would make Gmail a privacy powerhouse
Your email address can be a liability for online security, but it doesn't have to go that way.
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Gmail might start offering 'dummy' email addresses soon
An app teardown shows Google working on temporary email addresses that can forward messages to your inbox and then be discarded.
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Hackers are exploiting Microsoft 365 to send extortion emails
These emails come from an official Microsoft address, thus bypassing the spam filter. Microsoft is investigating the incident.
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You should change your password. It sucks, according to NordPass
In its sixth annual evaluation of leaked passwords, the company reveals the 200 most common passwords—and they’re pretty bad. But it’s a fixable problem.
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Hackers can wirelessly watch your display by HDMI radiation
A newly discovered technique combines wireless EM monitoring and AI algorithms to "read" text on a victim's screen via HDMI radiation, and it's already being used in the wild.
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Watch out for fake online stores as Black Friday approaches
A new ring of 4,700 fake storefronts is luring victims with "deals" from major brands like The North Face.
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Level rolls out its Level Lock Matter update—finally
Level achieved Matter certification way back in March, 2024. The firmware update to enable it is finally rolling out today—sort of.
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Google Home is getting its first Gemini AI-powered features
Your Nest cam video histories and Google Home automations are about to get juiced by Gemini.
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Looks like Apple could get serious about the smart home in 2025
With chatter ramping up about security cameras and a smart “command center,” Apple appears poised to double down on its smart home efforts in 2025.
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Microsoft fixes dozens of security flaws in Windows and Office
Close to a hundred issues have been addressed in November's Patch Tuesday, including six zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows.
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Burglars are jamming Wi-Fi security cameras. Here's what you can do
Tech-savvy thieves are finding new ways to circumvent wireless networked security cameras like Ring and Nest.
Deal
This wire-free Ring camera is now 45% off, the cheapest it's ever been
The Ring Stick Up Cam Battery is down to just $55 on Amazon ahead of Black Friday.
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Hackers are stealing more info than ever. These 4 actions keep you safe
Data breaches and leaks keep coming fast and furious this year. Here’s how to defend yourself against the onslaught.
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Office apps crash on Windows 11 24H2 PCs with CrowdStrike antivirus
Office apps like Word and Excel are crashing on Windows 11 24H2 systems managed by CrowdStrike antivirus software.
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9 things you realize when you first start using a VPN
VPN novices take note. We'll walk you through what to expect from using a VPN — some of which might surprise you.
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Thousands of hacked TP-Link routers being used to hijack Azure accounts
Hackers have built a botnet of 16,000+ compromised devices and have been using them to hijack Azure accounts for over a year.
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New Android malware can hijack bank calls and reroute you to hackers
Newly spotted malware variants can detect bank-related call activity and reroute you to hackers in real time.
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ExpressVPN debuts its new identity-theft and data-removal features
ExpressVPN has just rolled out a new set of exciting identity-theft and data-removal tools available immediately for U.S. subscribers.
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Security flaws found in all Nvidia GeForce GPUs. Update drivers ASAP!
If you have an Nvidia GeForce graphics card, you need to download the latest driver updates now.
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Google just open-sourced its AI text detection tool for everyone
SynthID can integrate "watermarks" into AI-generated text and detect them in systems that use the same LLM setup.
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Chrome 130's first patch fixes three high-risk security flaws
The first security update for Chrome 130 fixes a few high-risk security vulnerabilities.
Feature
Here's why you need a VPN with in-flight Wi-Fi
In-flight Wi-Fi poses the same risks as any other public network, so make sure you're data is always protected with a VPN.
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Hackers infect thousands of WordPress sites with malware plugins
The world's most popular website platform is under attack via bogus malicious plugins.
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Facebook and Instagram bring back facial recognition to 'protect people'
Meta is re-implementing facial recognition to fight against celebrity impersonators and improve account recovery.
Deal
Ring's newest battery-powered video doorbell is now 40% off
The Ring Battery Doorbell is on sale for $60 on Amazon.
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How Microsoft outplays scammers with clever virtual 'honeypot' traps
Microsoft cheats scammers by luring them into honeypots and monitoring what they do to better understand phishing attacks.
Feature
Comparing smart lock quality & security? Look at these standards
ANSI and BHMA smart lock ratings reveal everything from the effort it will take to defeat a lock (via picking or sheer destruction) to the availability of blank keys.
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Live AI deepfake video makes 'pig butchering' scams more convincing
Scammers were caught using live videos to trick romantic prospects in real time and steal over $45 million.
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Crucial Google Chrome update closes 17 security flaws
Not only has Google released a new version of its browser (aka Chrome 130), it also closed 17 security vulnerabilities in the process.
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Windows users are exposed to over 600 million cyber attacks every day
A new report from Microsoft reveals just how widespread cyber threats have become, both for regular people and businesses.
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Smart TVs are spying on you. How much do manufacturers really know?
A new study shows how much user data is collected and analyzed by popular smart TV manufacturers, LG and Samsung.
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A new 'super-realistic' AI scam could get your Gmail account hacked
A Microsoft security expert warns Gmail users of a new convincing social engineering attack.
Deal
Top-ranked Surfshark is 87% off with this early Black Friday VPN deal
Our editor's choice Surfshark VPN is kicking the holiday shopping season off early with one of the best VPN deals expected this Black Friday.
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Windows Security: What is Memory Integrity, and why is it off by default?
Windows Security is supposed to protect you automatically—here's why one of its safeguards isn't on by default.
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Update Firefox 131 now to patch a critical zero-day security flaw
Mozilla released an emergency update, fixing a vulnerability that's actively being exploited in the wild.
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Internet Archive hacked, 31 million accounts have info leaked
A "hacktivist" group claimed responsibility for the attack, which has been confirmed.
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Microsoft just made passkeys even easier to use in Windows 11
Windows 11 now supports third-party passkeys and cleaner passkey saving via Windows Hello.
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Ring launches AI-based Smart Video Search
Rather than scroll through video footage to find the details you’re looking for, Ring customers will be able to type natural-language queries in the Ring app.
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Windows Security vs. Microsoft Defender: Important differences you should know
Microsoft has two different apps that protect against online threats — and depending on your situation, you may want to use both. Here’s what each one does.
Deal
Save $150 on Blink's 3-camera bundle, now on sale at its best-ever price
This three-pack of Blink outdoor wireless security cameras is extremely affordable on Amazon.
Feature
Why you should be using Windows Hello to secure your PC
Windows Hello is more secure AND more convenient than using passwords. Here's everything you need to know about using Windows Hello.
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Watch out for fake Disney+ scam sites in Google's search results
Scammers have created fake websites impersonating Disney+ sign-up pages and they're ranking highly in Google search.
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