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Microsoft Defender review
By Brian Nadel published
Microsoft Defender comes pre-installed and pre-enabled on all Windows PCs but it’s also a very capable antivirus with good protection and a tamper resistant design.
Norton 360 antivirus review
By Brian Nadel last updated
Norton 360 Standard, Norton 360 Deluxe and Norton 360 with LifeLock include the most complete antivirus-software and identity-protection-service combinations you'll find today.
Microsoft discovers macOS vulnerability that could expose your data — what we know
By Scott Younker published
Microsoft revealed a macOS flaw that sidesteps privacy controls in the Safari browser.
Hackers are using fake Google Meet errors to infect PCs and Macs with malware — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora published
The latest ClickFix campaign uses fake Google Meet pages and pop messages-up to infect vulnerable PCs and Macs with info-stealing malware.
Hacker behind 2.9-billion person data breach caught — what you can do to stay safe
By Scott Younker published
A Brazilian man, purported to be the hacker behind a massive August data breach, has been arrested by the Brazilian Federal Police.
This Android banking trojan uses a fake lock screen to steal your PIN and your cash — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The TrickMo banking trojan is back with upgraded capabilities that make it easier for hackers to use it to commit on-device fraud from vulnerable Android phones.
What are keyloggers?
By Sam Dawson published
A guide to what this info-stealing spyware is and how to avoid it
Billions of Gmail users at risk from sophisticated new AI hack — how to stay safe
By Alyse Stanley published
Hackers are spoofing Google email and phone numbers to steal your Gmail credentials
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