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Dangerous new Android malware adds fake contacts to your phone while draining bank accounts — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Crocodilus Android malware now allows hackers to add fake contacts to your phone to make social engineering even easier.

It’s time to update Chrome — zero-day bug is being exploited in the wild by hackers
By Amber Bouman published
Google has issued an emergency security patch for Chrome to fix a zero-day bug that has been exploited in the wild by hackers.

Hackers are using this to spread dangerous malware just in time for summer travel season
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
If you’re not careful, your summer travel plans could be hijacked by hackers spreading the AsyncRAT using fake verification pages.

Microsoft Authenticator will shut off the password autofill feature in July — here’s how to save them
By Amber Bouman published
Microsoft Authenticator users will need to switch to Edge by next month to keep using the password autofill feature.

It’s time to stop believing these lies about antivirus software
By Amber Bouman published
Never believe these five big fat lies about antivirus software.

Avast Premium antivirus review
By John Brandon published
Avast Premium features powerful security protection, and plenty of quality security features like file backup, safe browser, and performance tools, all at a price that’s lower than most competitors.

More than 184 million passwords exposed in massive data breach — Apple, Google, Microsoft and more
By Amber Bouman published
A data breach has resulted in millions of passwords being leaked for accounts including Apple, Google and Microsoft.

This new Defendnot trojan can get Windows to disable its own antivirus software
By Amber Bouman published
A new trojan tricks Windows into disabling its own built-in antivirus software.
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