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5 iPhone settings you should always shut off — because they’re a security nightmare
By Amber Bouman published
These iPhone settings are high-risk and should always get toggled off for maximum security.

New MassJacker malware is hijacking digital wallets to steal large sums from users
By Amber Bouman published
Cryptocurrency transactions are being hijacked by a new clipper malware strain called MassJacker.

5 common mistakes people make when shopping for antivirus software
By John Brandon last updated
From getting a security suite with all of the bells and whistles to not doing enough research, these are the most common antivirus software shopping mistakes.

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!

FTC says Americans lost $12 billion to scams last year and these were the worst ones — here's how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Consumers lost billions last year, according to the new annual FTC report.

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.
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