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This new macOS backdoor lets hackers take over your Mac remotely — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
A new Mac malware called SpectralBlur allows hackers to upload, download and delete files from vulnerable Apple computers.
Massive healthcare data breach leaves 4.5 million patients’ personal data exposed — what to do now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Popular health management platform HealthEC suffered a data breach last summer when hackers managed to gain unauthorized access to some of its systems.
New malware attack is so nasty it can hijack your Google account using expired cookies — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers are exploiting an alleged zero-day flaw in Google’s MultiLogin endpoint to take over user accounts even after a password reset.
How to protect your child on their new laptop
By Olivia Powell published
Protect your child Tom's Guide experts have compiled a list of the top three VPNs, antivirus software, password managers, and parental control apps for all-round protection of your child's new laptop.
I review security software for a living and I just found a new way to stop online scams
By Brian Nadel published
Bitdefender’s new online tool Scamio makes it easy to determine if an email, image, link or even a situation you find yourself in is actually a scam.
New device? Here's how to properly protect it
By Olivia Powell published
Cybersecurity Protect your new devices with our top 3 VPNs, password managers and antivirus software providers
How to opt out of Google Ad Topics for greater privacy
By Krishi Chowdhary published
vpn Tired of personalized Google ads invading your browsing sessions? Here’s how you can opt out of Google Ad Topics for better online privacy.
This nasty Android banking trojan can steal your PIN by disabling fingerprint unlock — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
A new version of the Chameleon malware is taking over Android smartphones by using some unique tricks and abusing the operating system’s accessibility features.
All I want for Christmas is my digital privacy back
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
Privacy's back It's high time we took more care with our data. Let me show you my five top tips for securing your info online.
14 million exposed in massive mortgage lender breach — names, dates of birth and SSNs
By Anthony Spadafora published
Dallas-based mortgage lender Mr. Cooper has suffered a data breach following a recent cyberattack, and loads of its customers’ personal and financial information was exposed online.
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