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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.

Do I need antivirus software for Windows 11?
By Amber Bouman published
Do you really need to use antivirus software on your Windows 11 computer? We'll walk you through all the reasons why, yes, you really do.

Fake ChatGPT sites can put your data and devices at risk — here’s how to spot them
By Amanda Caswell published
Not every “ChatGPT” site is legit. I tried 5 convincing fakes — here’s how they work, why they’re risky, and how to avoid getting fooled.

Google just fixed a high-severity Chrome flaw that can be used to take over your account — update right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google has released new emergency security updates for Chrome which fix a high-severity vulnerability that’s currently being actively exploited by hackers in the wild.

Coinbase data breach exposes critical user info — what you need to know about ransomware attack
By Amber Bouman published
Coinbase experienced a cyberattack of critical user data this month. Here's what you need to know about the breach.

89 million Steam accounts at risk from hackers — enable this security feature to protect your account now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Steam users who want to keep their account and games safe should reset their passwords now if they don’t already have Valve’s Steam Guard security feature enabled.

M&S customer data was stolen in last month’s cyberattack — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Marks and Spencer confirms customer data was taken in a cyberattack last month but claims customers do not need to take action.

iOS 18.5 is here with fixes for more than 30 security flaws — update your iPhone right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Apple has released iOS 18.5 and this new update includes fixes for 30 security flaws as well as performance improvements for your iPhone.
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