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FBI issues warning over routers — stop using these now
By Amber Bouman last updated
Older Wi-Fi routers are at risk of being hacked and used by cybercriminals in their attacks which is why the FBI is warning they need to be replaced.

Macs under threat from thousands of hacked sites spreading malware — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers are targeting Apple users using social engineering and fake verification prompts to infect their Macs with the Atomic Stealer malware.

Google just patched an actively exploited zero-day flaw — update your Android phone right now
By Amber Bouman last updated
Google has issued its May Android security updates which include fixes for 46 different security flaws.

Over 400,000 hit in massive employee benefits data breach — Social Security numbers and more exposed
By Amber Bouman published
Kelly Benefits has alerted its clients about a cyberattack that occurred last year during which hackers were able to steal SSNs and other financial data.

19 billion passwords compromised — here's how to protect yourself right now
By Alyse Stanley published
Researchers reviewed over 19 billion leaked passwords and found only 6 percent were unique, meaning they weren't reused or included easy-to-crack phrases.

What to do if you’ve been gift card scammed
By Amber Bouman published
This is everything you need to know about gift card scams including what you should do if you've fallen for one.

No passwords required — Microsoft makes passwordless the default for new users
By Darragh Murphy published
Microsoft is making new accounts passwordless by default as its latest push to stop people from using passwords to sign in, thanks to passkeys.

Best VPN deals in May 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Don't want to pay full price for a VPN? I've rounded up the best VPN deals from the likes of NordVPN, ExpressVPN, PureVPN, Surfshark, and more.

Your password can get cracked almost instantly — here's how to make a stronger one
By Amber Bouman published
World Password Day Loads of passwords are getting cracked almost instantly which is the perfect reason to upgrade your own passwords to something stronger and more complex.
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