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TikTok has rolled out a vital new security feature — here's how to use it
By Kaycee Hill published
TikTok’s Security Checkup helps protect your account from hacking and fraud. Here’s how to access it and secure your settings

FBI issues warning to millions of Americans to avoid these websites that can steal your passwords and banking info
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Online file converters may seem harmless, but hackers are now using them to infect vulnerable PCs with malware. Here's what to look out for and how to stay safe.

Dangerous new password-stealing trojan automatically reinstalls itself on infected PCs
By Amber Bouman published
The StilachiRAT uses sophisticated techniques to hide on your PC while stealing crypto, passwords and sensitive data.

5 iPhone settings you should always shut off — because they’re a security nightmare
By Amber Bouman published
These iPhone settings are high-risk and should always get toggled off for maximum security.

New MassJacker malware is hijacking digital wallets to steal large sums from users
By Amber Bouman published
Cryptocurrency transactions are being hijacked by a new clipper malware strain called MassJacker.

5 common mistakes people make when shopping for antivirus software
By John Brandon last updated
From getting a security suite with all of the bells and whistles to not doing enough research, these are the most common antivirus software shopping mistakes.

240 million Windows 10 users are vulnerable to six different hacker exploits — protect yourself now
By Jason England last updated
240 million Windows 10 users are at risk from six actively used exploits. Update your PC now!

FTC says Americans lost $12 billion to scams last year and these were the worst ones — here's how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Consumers lost billions last year, according to the new annual FTC report.

Reported Discord data leak disputed by third-party service RestoreCard
By Amber Bouman last updated
The data leak was originally reported on BreachForums

Apple just released an emergency security update for a flaw used in an ‘extremely sophisticated attack’ — update your devices right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Apple is urging users to update their devices with an emergency security update to fix a zero-day flaw found in Safari’s WebKit browser engine.
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