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Update your Chrome browser ASAP. Google has confirmed a zero-day exploited in the wild

Fri, 05/10/2024 - 12:17pm
A new Chrome JavaScript security hole is nasty, so don't waste any time patching your systems.
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Transparency is sorely lacking amid growing AI interest

Fri, 05/10/2024 - 4:56am
Getting companies to open up about how they train their foundation AI models is proving a challenge.
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Singapore updates cybersecurity law to expand regulatory oversight

Fri, 05/10/2024 - 4:13am
Amendments to the country's cybersecurity bill aim to bolster its administration amid changes in the threat landscape.
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Why Reddit's new content policy is a big win for your privacy

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 3:21pm
Reddit will continue to sell user data, but it's enacting restrictions on companies that want to commercialize that data for free. Here's what's changing.
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The best VPN for Mac in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 10:58am
Mac VPNs should offer high performance, speed, and security. Here are our Mac VPN recommendations for 2024.
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Security researchers say this scary exploit could render all VPNs useless

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 2:26pm
VPNs are no longer safe if these security researchers are right.
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BigID announces new AI data security features for Microsoft Copilot

Tue, 05/07/2024 - 9:00am
The updates aim to improve AI training data for stronger, less biased models.
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Code faster with generative AI, but beware the risks when you do

Fri, 05/03/2024 - 2:49pm
Software developers can achieve significant productivity gains with GenAI-powered coding help, but these may come with baggage.
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What are passkeys? Experience the life-changing magic of going passwordless

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 2:22pm
Here's how to take the first steps toward ditching passwords for good.
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Two years in, Google says passkeys now protect more than 400 million accounts

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 12:21pm
Google Account users have authenticated themselves using passkeys more than 1 billion times, but passwords are likely to be around for years.
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Red Hat's latest enterprise Linux delivers new features to tackle hybrid-cloud complexity

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 4:05pm
In addition to unveiling RHEL 9.4, the company says it will support RHEL 7 for an extra four years.
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The best travel VPNs of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 3:08pm
We tested the best travel VPNs that offer strong security and fast connections while you're on the road, working remotely, or vacationing.
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Ford's hands-free driver system is under investigation after fatal crashes - what to know

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 1:34pm
Another rough day for autonomous driving Just days after closing a Tesla investigation, Federal safety regulators are now looking into Ford's driver-assistance system, BlueCruise.
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91% of ransomware victims paid at least one ransom in the past year, survey finds

Mon, 04/29/2024 - 9:45am
With more than half of organizations experiencing at least six ransomware attack attempts over the past year, many want more budget to cope.
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The best security keys of 2024: Expert tested

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 2:00pm
We tested the best security keys that can help keep your online accounts safe from hackers and phishing attacks.
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How to change your IP address, why you'd want to - and when you shouldn't

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 7:28pm
Looking for more privacy? Or easier access to a network device? Here are the steps for every operating system, and how to avoid address conflicts.
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These SMBs are hot threat targets but they're shrugging off security help

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 2:44pm
Grants are available to offset deployment costs, yet cybersecurity tools remain low in demand among the smaller companies that need them most.
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The best VPN routers of 2024

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 10:59am
We found the best Wi-Fi routers on the market with built-in VPNs or easy VPN installation to combine privacy, security, and speedy Wi-Fi.
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How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android (and why you should)

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 9:23am
Enabling Private DNS Mode on Android means your searches and other DNS queries are encrypted and safe from prying eyes. Here's everything else you need to know.
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Driving fast or braking hard? Your connected car may be telling your insurance company

Wed, 04/24/2024 - 4:05pm
The era of connected cars presents a new privacy problem - and it could also drive up your insurance bill.
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