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I’m a security editor and this is one security rule I never break

By Amber Bouman published

If there's one rule that I'll never ever break as a security editor, it's this one.

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1.4 million customers exposed in Allianz life insurance data breach — what to do now

By Amber Bouman published

Allianz Life Insurance has revealed that it recently feel victim to a data breach in which the personal information of the majority of its customers was exposed.

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Google Calendar bug uses Gemini to take over smart home devices and steal user data

By Amber Bouman published

A newly patched bug allows malicious Google Calendar invites to use Gemini to leak user data and take over smart home devices.

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Hackers love these 7 smart home devices — here’s how to keep them secure

By Amber Bouman published

Hacking into smart home devices is easier than you think but these tips can help keep yours secure.

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Almost 900,000 students and alumni hit in major college data breach — financial-aid info, Social Security numbers and more exposed

By Amber Bouman published

A data breach at Columbia University has exposed the personal information of nearly 870,000 people including current students and likely alumni too.

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Hackers are abusing this Intel tool to disable Windows 11's built-in antivirus — don't fall for this

By Amber Bouman published

Hackers deploying the Akira ransomware are now exploiting a legitimate Intel CPU driver to disable Microsoft Defender during their attacks.

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What parents need to know about their high schooler's experience online

By Jacob York published

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Help set rules they'll follow even when they're no longer under your roof.

What parents need to know about their middle schooler's experience online

By Jacob York published

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Navigate this tumultuous time together.

What parents need to know about their elementary schooler's experience online

By Jacob York published

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Get them started safely.

From AI training to banning VPNs – here are 8 questions the internet is asking about the Online Safety Act

By George Phillips published

We've gathered nine of the internet's most asked questions about the Online Safety Act. They are important questions and not all have a straightforward answer.

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