As part of the ongoing story, to help protect against these scams, Microsoft Edge includes a scareware blocker, although it may need to be enabled first. Scareware websites are designed to frighten people into taking actions they wouldn’t otherwise take, like installing malicious programs or calling fake technical support. Industry…
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According to the latest update, your password leaked? Change it. Your PC needs updates? Apply them. You want to install pirated programs? Don’t. Cybersecurity advice is sometimes extremely straightforward. The report highlights that that’s confusing for many people, and I don’t blame anyone for feeling that way. But more often,…
In a fresh development, tL;DR: Secure up to 10 devices with a 5-year iProVPN subscription for $14.97 through July 19. In a fresh development, through July 19, you can lock in five years of iProVPN for just $14.97 (reg. $360), making it one of those rare tech purchases you can…
According to the latest update, the vulnerability, officially designated CVE-2026-50656, can be exploited by hackers to gain full access to your computer. About a month ago, the anonymous security researcher Nightmare Eclipse published information about RoguePlanet, a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft’s Defender security programs. In a fresh development, you’ll receive…
The report highlights that i’m also now worried about the future of security on PCs, given the economy right now. I have a headache from dealing with Secure Boot this past week. According to the latest update, on June 24, security certificates for a very important Windows capability began expiring.
According to the latest update, tL;DR: Protect up to 10 devices with one year of NordVPN Standard 2026 on sale for $29.99 (MSRP $69.99) with promo code SECURE — the best price on the web. Industry observers note that between public Wi-Fi, online trackers, phishing attempts, and data breaches, there’s…
Industry observers note that clipboard hijacking is a widespread and dangerous type of cyberattack that involves malware monitoring and/or intercepting the contents of your clipboard (where your copy/paste is held). The report highlights that in a ClickFix attack, you’ll often see a fake error message or fake CAPTCHA verification test…
According to the latest update, the vulnerability, officially designated CVE-2026-50656, can be exploited by hackers to gain complete access to your computer. A week ago, the security researcher who goes by “Nightmare Eclipse” published information about RoguePlanet, a zero-day security vulnerability in Microsoft’s Defender security program. As part of the…
As part of the ongoing story, whether you’re traveling abroad, trying to access content from another country, or simply looking to avoid regional restrictions, a good VPN can open up libraries on services such as Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Max, BBC iPlayer, Amazon Prime Video, and more. VPNs are best known…
The report highlights that while plenty of VPN services cater to Windows users, a select few truly stand out on Android. I’ve narrowed down my favorites to help you find the best fit for your smartphones and tablets. Mobile devices have become the primary way most of us browse the…
In a fresh development, this is a fresh record, breaking the previous record of 175 in October 2025. In addition to Windows and Office, both Exchange Server and Microsoft’s cloud services are also affected. One of the vulnerabilities is already being exploited in the wild. Microsoft classifies a total of…
As part of the ongoing story, but a fresh capability in Chrome should make that possibility much harder—provided website operators start making use of it. As good as passkeys and two-factor authentication are, they can’t fully prevent someone from breaking into (and possibly stealing) an account. In a fresh development,…
In a fresh development, with some simple steps, you can easily protect your PC from malware and safeguard your personal data with very little extra effort. Online safety doesn’t have to be complicated. According to the latest update, none of these tips cost money. In fact, most important security tools…
As part of the ongoing story, portable apps are applications and tools that can be started directly upon clicking them, with no prior installation needed. As part of the ongoing story, these useful tools are then available for analyzing and maintaining any computer you slap the flash drive into, making…
As part of the ongoing story, so much of our data is irreplaceable in the showcase of a disaster unless we have a backup. The best Windows backup doesn’t include just file backup, but disk imaging along with full image restore, as well as disaster recovery. We all know how…