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Google just made it easier to remove your personal info from search results — here's how to do it
By Anthony Spadafora published
The redesigned Results About You tool makes it easier to sign up, get notified and have your personal info removed when it shows up in Google’s search results.

Eight Sleep smart beds reportedly have a secret backdoor that can be accessed remotely — everything you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
Eight Sleep smart beds reportedly have a security risk that could enable them to be accessed remotely.

Popular Chrome extensions hijacked by hackers in widespread cyberattack — 3.2 million at risk
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers took over the developer accounts of 16 popular Chrome extensions to compromise them with malicious updates.

Apple Find My hack turns any Bluetooth device into a secret AirTag — what we know
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple's Find My network has a huge flaw that could violate your privacy — without the usual anti-stalking measures afforded to AirTags.

FTC rules Avast customers entitled to $16.5 million settlement — how to claim your share
By Amber Bouman published
Avast customers may be entitled to a share of a $16.5 million settlement. Here's how to make your claim.

This Android banking trojan steals passwords to take over your accounts — and all it takes is a single text message
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers are using a new version of a dangerous banking trojan to steal credentials and sensitive data from unsuspecting Android users.

More than 3.3 million people hit by employee screening data hack — what you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
The US background screening and testing company DISA has revealed it fell victim to a data breach last year.

Watch out! Scammers are using this PayPal setting to take over your PC
By Amber Bouman published
Cybercriminals are sending out legitimate PayPal emails to try to trick unsuspecting users into downloading malware.
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