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I put Trend Micro and McAfee antivirus in a head to head showdown – here’s how it went
By Amber Bouman published
McAfee is known for offering a lot of features and extras, while Trend Micro has a lot of plans that cover many different devices. We compare the two point by point here.

Stop everything and update your iPhones, iPads and Macs — Apple issues critical fix for zero-day exploits
By Amber Bouman published
Older Apple devices should get updated now to receive a critical patch.

Fake Zoom installer tries to trick users into installing dangerous ransomware – here’s how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Hackers are tricking people trying to install Zoom into infecting their computers with the BlackSuit ransomware.

Security spring cleaning — 7 things you should do now to avoid getting hacked
By Amber Bouman published
Starting out with safe devices is the best first step

Unchecked browser extensions could be opening you up to attacks — what you need to know and how to stay safe
By Megan Ellis published
Extensions are a great way to customize your browser but you want to be careful when adding new ones due to the potential privacy and security risks they can pose.

This dangerous new Windows malware hides from your antivirus while impersonating a popular PC brand
By Amber Bouman published
A new Windows malware impersonating a popular utility from Asus is making the rounds online and infecting vulnerable PCs.

23andMe has declared bankruptcy — here's how to delete your data now
By Amber Bouman published
23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and this could have big implications for its users.

Valve just pulled a malicious game demo spreading info-stealing malware from Steam
By Anthony Spadafora published
Steam has once again been exploited as a means to distribute dangerous malware, but Valve quickly delisted the malicious game demo in question.

New Mac attack is tricking users into thinking their computer is locked — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
This dangerous new phishing scam is trying to trick you into handing over your Apple ID and password.

Half a million teachers hit in major data breach with SSNs, financial data and more exposed — what to do now
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Pennsylvania State Education Association is warning teachers and others working in education that their personal and financial data may have been stolen by hackers.
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