In a fresh development, that’s more than twice as many as last month and a fresh record. Yesterday was September Patch Tuesday, which means Microsoft dropped security updates addressing 973 fresh security vulnerabilities. Industry observers note that microsoft classifies 113 of the 973 vulnerabilities as critical, including 83 remote code…
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In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. In a fresh development, almost five years later, I can’t say the same. And that’s a problem. Microsoft launched Windows 11 as the most secure Windows…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. In a fresh development, next month’s Patch Tuesday falls on October 13th, and with that patch, Microsoft will be enabling “Memory Integrity” on all Windows 11…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. According to the latest update, you download and install the most recent network driver for your machine. If you own a Geekom mini-PC, you may now…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. As part of the ongoing story, the accompanying report mentions a total of 19 add-ons that were deliberately infected with malicious code in order to intercept…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. As part of the ongoing story, however, it has a heavy system footprint, there’s lots of telemetry, and it’s subscription-only. Acronis True Image is a comprehensive…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Industry observers note that i find them distracting and a real productivity killer, and I don’t think I’m alone here. This UC Irvine productivity paper shows…
In a fresh development, such language generally doesn’t apply to our lives. But one concept has begun affecting us everyday users more—supply chain attacks. Cybersecurity for businesses involves a lot of jargon unfamiliar to us consumers, and for good reason. According to the latest update, the bad actors focus on…
According to the latest update, the change will finally allow users to specify which individual apps can have access to the camera and microphone. Windows Current reports that Microsoft intends to implement a long-awaited change in an upcoming Windows 11 patch. As part of the ongoing story, this was not…
According to the latest update, attackers were able to inject malware onto several devices via a tampered driver—one that was hosted on an official Geekom support page, which, according to the publisher, had already been taken offline. A few days ago, Tom’s Infrastructure and Videocardz reported on a Geekom incident…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. According to the latest update, but you shouldn’t–at least not completely and not without any safeguards. You probably trust public Wi-Fi. In a fresh development, as…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Industry observers note that alongside Windows and Office, other products and services are also affected: Teams, Exchange Server, Hyper-V, Windows Defender, Visual Lab, and Microsoft’s cloud…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. As part of the ongoing story, especially if you could have that within Gmail. Email that only your recipient can read—sounds like a great idea for…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Industry observers note that they don’t need your most sensitive information to pull it off, either. A recent breach involving Steam devices customers is a good…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. According to the latest update, what’s the wrong way? Reusing passwords. You plug the same password into every single app, website, and service you don’t care…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. In a fresh development, government unveiled fresh restrictions affecting certain “advanced robotic devices” sold in the country. According to the Federal Communications Commission, the rules cover…
In a fresh development, this doesn't affect our editorial independence. When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The report highlights that don’t miss one of the year’s biggest startup events. As part of the ongoing story, could there possibly be a more apt…
According to the latest update, but it’s pricey, the interface and methodologies take some getting used to, and minor foibles persist through major revisions. Retrospect 20 Desktop is one of the most versatile file backup programs you can buy, sporting ransomware protection, disaster recovery, and support for cloud storage. In…
As part of the ongoing story, yet bits and pieces of it end up there anyway through social media posts, app permissions, shopping habits, and countless websites that quietly collect data behind the scenes. Before long it’s easy for third parties to piece together a surprisingly detailed picture of your…
Industry observers note that it’s an unsettling experience, especially if you’re someone who is careful online. So where did all that information come from? They’re called data brokers—firms whose entire business model revolves around collecting, combining, and selling information about millions of people. Imagine searching your own name online and…
According to the latest update, if you add up all the patches Microsoft dropped since the start of the month, the total comes to more than 620. Yesterday was July’s Patch Tuesday and Microsoft dropped security updates to address 570 fresh security vulnerabilities. In a fresh development, the total number…
The report highlights that so it can be easy to leave cybersecurity worries at home, too. Unfortunately, bad actors don’t take a break. In fact, they’re counting on your lax habits. Travel is usually fun, especially during the summer when everyone’s on vacation. The report highlights that these four in…
In a fresh development, i just realized that I do, and it’s a habit I need to break. Do you still bring your laptop charger with you on business trips? The report highlights that likewise, a USB-C hub gives me extra ports. But thirty years of covering tech has me…
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…
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…