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AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini have a massive blind spot called "Prompt Injection." Here’s how hidden commands on websites can hijack your AI and steal your data.
By Amanda Caswell published
ChatGPT, Gemini and other AI assistants have a massive blind spot that hidden commands on websites can use to hijack your sessions and steal your data.

I put Apple’s new macOS ClickFix warnings to the test and they actually worked — now I want them on Windows too
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Apple now shows a warning before pasting anything that could be dangerous in macOS Tahoe 26.4 to help keep you safe from ClickFix attacks.

The best internet security suites for total online protection
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best internet security suites stop malware, manage your passwords, secure your connections and protect you from identity theft.

Google Drive just rolled out new tools to protect you from ransomware — here's how they work
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Drive has just rolled out free ransomware protection for desktop users, keeping you alerted to potential attacks and making sure you can get your files back.

We've tested the best antivirus software to protect your computer and these are the 6 we recommend
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Protect your computer and smartphone right now without breaking the bank — one of the best antivirus apps is even free!

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By Louis Ramirez published
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Norton makes one of the best antivirus apps we've tested. Right now you can save up to 60% off while protecting 5 of your devices. Here's how to get it.

FBI director emails breached by Iran-linked hackers — what happened and how to protect yourself
By Scott Younker published
Iranian hackers claimed they accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, publishing photos and documents online as proof.

I thought this credit card alert was real — ChatGPT told me it was a scam in seconds
By Amanda Caswell published
Norton’s AI scam detector is now available right from within ChatGPT and it flagged suspicious messages I almost trusted. Here’s what it got right (and what surprised me).
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