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Do you really need a VPN as part of your antivirus software?
A bundled VPN can offer great value and convenience.
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Firefox 126 is here: More security, less tracking, and faster Facebook
Firefox version 126.0 focuses on the elimination of a number of security vulnerabilities. The update should also make Facebook load faster.
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This hassle-free $130 Eufy security camera is $70 today
This Eufy camera doesn't need any wires whatsoever and can tell you when there are people outside your home, all for a mere $70, its best price yet.
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Exclusive: Upgrade your PC protection with 80% off Norton 360 Deluxe
Right now, you can boost your online security with a deeply affordable price on Norton 360 Deluxe, our favorite antivirus suite.
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What is social engineering? 3 key signs to watch for
Not all hacks and scams deal in code—some exploit human weaknesses. Here’s how to spot the traits that make social engineering attacks so successful.
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Microsoft's patch fixes the update that broke VPNs on Windows
Microsoft's May 2024 patch for Windows 10 and Windows 11 fixes the bug that broke VPN connections on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
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Microsoft's newest Windows update breaks VPNs, but there's a fix
Microsoft's most recent security update for Windows 10 and Windows 11 may cause VPNs to fail to connect, Microsoft warns. There is no fix.
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Go update Chrome right now — for the second time in a week
For the sixth time in 2024, Chrome has a critical zero-day security flaw that needs to be patched immediately.
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Could your VPN get around the TikTok ban? What you need to know
After the U.S. government's recent TikTok ban, a VPN could be the answer for users who still want to access their favorite app.
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Ransomware isn't as big a threat as these scams
If you have a good antivirus program at your back, you should be devoting more of your attention to potential hoaxes.
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Dell hack: Personal info of 49 million customers allegedly breached
Dell is warning potentially millions of customers that sensitive information including details of purchases and support calls are being trafficked on the Dark Web.
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Update now! Chome plugs its fifth emergency zero-day exploit of 2024
The latest high-priority update from Google fixes Chrome's fifth zero-day discovered so far in 2024.
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Ring of bogus web shops steals 850K credit card numbers
Fake online storefronts, which show up highly in Google and other search engines, are becoming a big problem.
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More than antivirus: What to expect from your security software
An online security suite can help simplify your digital life and save you time.
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TunnelVision hack allows attackers to bypass VPN protections
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a vulnerability that may render VPNs useless.
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Texans are denied adult sites — a good VPN is the answer
Searches for VPNs have spiked in Texas after the popular adult website PornHub went dark following the state's new age verification law ruling. We might have some suggestions.
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You can finally use passkeys to log into your Microsoft account
Microsoft said that it is adding passkeys — logging in with Windows Hello biometrics — to its consumer accounts and apps. It's enormously convenient.
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I’m ditching my passwords—and you should too
A newer sign-in method alleviates the headache of passwords, while still maintaining a high level of online security. And it's free.
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4 fast, easy ways to strengthen your security on World Password Day
No money is required (nor much time) to “celebrate” World Password Day.
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