Category: News
Over 1 billion passwords and emails leaked: How to see if you’re affected
Have I Been Pwned just acquired a huge collection of unique email addresses and passwords that have been leaked and/or stolen…
Think your data’s safe? Not if you’re missing these 7 backup essentials
There’s a right way to do data backup…
I Let Gemini Access My Gmail, and It’s Downright Creepy
I didn’t realize I gave Gemini full access to my email history at first, but I quickly realized the AI knew way more about me than I was comfortable with. Here’s how to opt out…
Amazon Sues Perplexity As AI Browser War Escalates
Amazon accuses Perplexity of using shady tactics with its Comet browser. Perplexity says Amazon is a bully that’s trying to ‘make life worse’ by blocking shoppers from using its tech…
Chrome can now autofill your passport and driver’s license numbers
The autofill information will only save if you authorize it, and the saved information is protected by encryption…
This 8-year-old Windows security flaw is still being exploited by hackers
A security vulnerability in Windows has been there since 2017, but Microsoft refuses to patch it…
You’re Sharing Too Much on Social Media—and Scammers Love It
Your public posts online can make you an easy target for criminals of all kinds. We tell you why and how to lock down your social media accounts…
Edge browser’s ‘scareware blocker’ tool is now enabled by default
After a successful test earlier this year, all Edge users with more than 2GB of RAM are getting the handy protection turned on all the time…
AMD continues support for older Radeon GPUs with driver updates
Hopefully this is the end of what was AMD’s entirely unnecessary driver drama…
US Traces Ransomware Attacks to 2 People Working for Cybersecurity Firms
Two US-based cybersecurity pros allegedly tried to spread ransomware to at least five companies…
Microsoft Task Manager now tasking PCs with running multiple copies of itself
The once fearsome process killer is now a leaker of resources…
I used to dread Windows updates. Then I took control of them
Windows updates are a necessary evil. If they’re a source of stress and frustration for you, heed these quick tips to reclaim control…