New Chrome extension rules could hobble ad blockers By Tony Polanco 01 October 2021 Chrome browser extensions falling under the existing browser framework will stop working in January 2023, which could nuke many ad blockers.
Neiman Marcus data breach hits 4.6 million — here's what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil 01 October 2021 About 4.6 million people who shopped on the Neiman Marcus website before June 2020 had credit cards and account passwords stolen in a data breach, the company said.
Update Google Chrome now to fix these flaws being attacked by hackers By Paul Wagenseil 01 October 2021 For the second time in a week, Google pushed out a patch for Chrome on the desktop to fix flaws being exploited by hackers in the wild.
Your Apple Pay payments can be stolen over the air — here's what to do By Paul Wagenseil 30 September 2021 Apple Pay transactions involving a Visa card can be stolen over the air, but the problem remains unfixed while the two companies squabble over who is at fault.
Millions of iPhones, TVs and other devices could go offline Thursday — here's why [updated] By Paul Wagenseil 29 September 2021 The expiration of a security certificate on Sept. 30 may kill internet access for older iPhones, Macs, smart TVs and millions of other devices.
Up to 10 million Android users hit by money-stealing malware — what to do By Paul Wagenseil 29 September 2021 An Android malware campaign called 'GriftHorse' has infected up to 10 million users worldwide and stolen millions of dollars.
Best DIY home security systems in 2021 By Mike Prospero 29 September 2021 The best self-installed, or DIY home security systems include motion and entry sensors, a loud siren and professional monitoring, all for a reasonable monthly fee.
Hackers can use AirTags to steal your Apple account — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil 28 September 2021 Apple's 'Found AirTag' pages can be hacked to lure people to phishing sites, a researcher says.
Ring Alarm Review: A Strong Home Security Kit By Florence Ion 28 September 2021 While it's affordable and easy to use, the Ring Alarm home security kit doesn't offer much regarding home automation.
Which home security camera has the best cloud storage plan? By Mike Prospero 28 September 2021 Editor's Choice Find out which company offers the best deal and most features for saving your home security camera footage in the cloud.
Ring Video Doorbell (2nd generation) review By Mike Prospero 28 September 2021 Editor's Choice The Ring Video Doorbell is the best video doorbell you can get for under $100.
Blink Video Doorbell release date, specs, price and features By Mike Prospero 28 September 2021 Blink is undercutting Ring and others with a $50 video doorbell.
Ring Alarm Pro supercharges security with Eero mesh Wi-Fi 6 By Brian Westover 28 September 2021 Ring Alarm Pro remixes home security with built-in mesh Wi-Fi from Eero.
Ring security cameras are getting this big, but pricey upgrade By Mike Prospero 28 September 2021 Ring is adding professional monitoring to its home security cameras. Here's what you get and how it works.
New malware steals your Steam, Epic, EA accounts — how not to get pwned By Paul Wagenseil 28 September 2021 A new strain of malware called BloodyStealer is out to swipe online gaming accounts, including those from Bethesda, EA, Epic Games, GOG and Steam.
LastPass vs. 1Password: Which password manager wins? By Emily Long 28 September 2021 LastPass and 1Password are two of the most popular password managers, but which one is really right for you?
1Password review By Sean Riley 28 September 2021 With big improvements to its Windows and Android apps, 1Password isn't just for Apple users anymore, but it still lags behind LastPass.
The best Peacock VPN in 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond 27 September 2021 VPN From WWE to the NFL, Peacock is killing right now – but if you're outside the US, you won't be able to watch any of it without a Peacock VPN.
Chrome on desktop gets emergency patch to prevent hacker attack — what to do By Paul Wagenseil 24 September 2021 Google pushed out a surprise update for desktop Chrome to fix a single flaw used by hackers to attack computers.
Three unpatched iOS 15 security flaws posted online — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil 24 September 2021 An researcher posted exploits for three apparent iOS 15 security flaws online because he said Apple has done nothing to patch them after having known of them for nearly five months.
These iPhones and iPads just got an emergency security patch — update now By Paul Wagenseil 23 September 2021 Older iPhones and Macs from 2013 and 2014 just got security patches to fix flaws being actively exploited by hackers.
Don't use these Chinese smartphones, European government warns By Paul Wagenseil 23 September 2021 Xiaomi and Huawei phones pose security and privacy risks and shouldn't be used, warns the Lithuanian government. OnePlus phones were found to be harmless.
Download NordVPN: how to install NordVPN on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android By Mo Harber-Lamond 23 September 2021 vpn It's one of the most popular VPNs on the market, so here's our complete guide on how to download NordVPN.
The best Italy VPN in 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond 23 September 2021 VPN An Italy VPN is perfect for residents and visitors alike – avoid surveillance, access more streaming content, and stay anonymous.
ExpressVPN vs Surfshark: Which provider is best? By Mo Harber-Lamond 23 September 2021 Vpn ExpressVPN vs Surfshark sees one of the most premium providers battle the bargain basement – but is the extra expense worth it?
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Every Mac can be hacked by this new flaw, and there's no fix yet By Paul Wagenseil 21 September 2021 A file-handling flaw in macOS Big Sur could let attackers run malware without warning or restraint.
Thousands of Netgear routers can be hacked — here's what to do By Paul Wagenseil 21 September 2021 At least 11 different Netgear Nighthawk home Wi-Fi router models are vulnerable to attack, thanks to a flaw in third-party software.
The Best Cheap VPN in 2021 By Mo Harber-Lamond 21 September 2021 VPN Finding a cheap VPN that's worth using can be tricky, but there are still some quality services available. Here are the five best today.
Can VPNs still unblock Netflix? I tested them (so you don't have to) By Mo Harber-Lamond 21 September 2021 vpn Since Netflix changed its VPN blocking tactics, just about every VPN provider has had issues. Here's what I found when I tested the big boys.
