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FBI issues warning to all smartphone users — this dangerous new scam could be at your door
By Alyse Stanley last updated
The FBI issues a warning to all smartphone users that a new scam uses QR codes in unsolicited packages to steal your personal and financial information. Here's how you can stay protected

I’m a security editor, and this is the antivirus I would buy with my own money
By Amber Bouman published
As a security editor, this is the antivirus software I would buy with my own money.

AT&T could pay $7,500 to customers in data breach settlement — how to get yours
By Amber Bouman last updated
AT&T customers may be eligible for a portion of a $177 million settlement due to two data breaches.

Over 190 million hit in UnitedHealth data breach — confirmed largest in history
By Amber Bouman published
The total number of people exposed in the UnitedHealth data breach has almost doubled to over 190 million.

Booking.com phishing scam is infecting users with malware by using lookalike URLs — don't fall for this
By Amber Bouman published
A new scam is using lookalike characters to trick Booking.com users into visiting malicious websites.

7 easy changes I made that drastically improved my digital security
By Amber Bouman last updated
Taking a little extra time to make some small changes can make a big difference when it comes to your digital security.

How to track your kids screen time — and the best tools to do it
By Kaycee Hill published
Some screen time is okay but too much can be really detrimental. Here's how to track and limit your children's screen time before it gets out of hand.

Microsoft just fixed over 107 flaws including one serious zero-day — update your PC right now
By Amber Bouman published
Microsoft patched over 100 vulnerabilities including 13 critical ones in its latest round of Patch Tuesday updates.
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