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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!

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.

Thousands of TP-Link routers have been infected by a botnet to spread malware
By Amber Bouman published
The Ballista botnet has infected thousands of TP-Link routers with malware.

Western governments want your data and big tech is happy to provide – how to slow them down
By George Phillips last updated
The account data of millions, including 3.1 million Americans, has been shared with western governments since 2014. Who can you trust with your personal information and how can you protect yourself?

Hackers are using reCAPTCHA to trick users into infecting their own PCs with malware — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers are tricking people into infecting their own computers with malware thanks to a clever new verification attack that’s becoming increasingly popular.

Fake Google Play Store pages are spreading Trojan malware that can steal your financial data
By Amber Bouman published
Researchers have identified over 6,000 malicious websites designed to look like official Google Play Store pages spreading malware.

How does antivirus software work?
By John Brandon published
Antivirus software may already be installed on your computer but here’s what you need to know about how it works and keeps you safe online in the background.
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