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A massive data breach has left Intel scrambling for solutions

MSI suffered a major data breach, but it's not the only company impacted -- all Intel users may be at risk.
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This clever browser extension could banish viruses for good

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FBI disables Russian malware operation targeting foreign governments

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Best VPN services 2023: today’s top picks

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The best GPU overclocking software in 2023

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No, 1Password wasn’t hacked – here’s what really happened

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This Windows 12 concept makes me excited for a full redesign

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Is macOS more secure than Windows? This malware report has the answer

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This deal gets you a year of McAfee Antivirus for $15

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Hackers wiped out this popular tax prep software as filing deadline looms

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This Mac malware can steal your credit card data in seconds

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Your Windows 11 screenshots may not be as private as you thought

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NordPass adds passkey support to banish your weak passwords

NordPass adds passkey support to banish your weak passwords

The NordPass password manager has added support for passkeys, letting you log in with a fingerprint or your face and banishing weak passwords in the process.
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NordVPN Free Trial: Try the service for free for a month

NordVPN Free Trial: Try the service for free for a month

A NordVPN free trial is a great way to test out the popular VPN service, as well as to test if a VPN service is something you want for your home or office.
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Akamai foils massive DDoS attack in Asia that reached 900Gbps

Akamai foils massive DDoS attack in Asia that reached 900Gbps

The largest DDoS attack in the Asia-Pacific region has just been mitigated before it could cause any serious damage. Here's what happened.
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If you use this free password manager, your passwords might be at risk

If you use this free password manager, your passwords might be at risk

Researchers just found a new, potentially dangerous flaw within Bitwarden, an open-source password manager.
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Cybercrime spiked in 2022 — and this year could be worse

Cybercrime spiked in 2022 — and this year could be worse

A new report suggests cybercrime increased last year, with some types of malware seeing huge increases. But there were some positives among the doom and gloom.
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LastPass reveals how it got hacked — and it’s not good news

LastPass reveals how it got hacked — and it’s not good news

LastPass was hacked repeatedly in 2022, and the company has just disclosed how it happened. The revelations don’t look good for the prominent password manager.
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The best free parental control software for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android

The best free parental control software for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android

Parental controls can keep your kids safe from the dangers of the internet. Here are the best free software options out there that can help you manage them.
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This devious scam app proves that Macs aren’t bulletproof

This devious scam app proves that Macs aren’t bulletproof

Do you download pirated apps on your Mac? Be careful, as new research shows infected apps can hijack your Mac to mine cryptocurrencies virtually undetected.
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This major Apple bug could let hackers steal your photos and wipe your device

This major Apple bug could let hackers steal your photos and wipe your device

Hackers have found a way to break into your Apple device and steal your photos, access your camera, and even wipe your device’s contents. Update it now.
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Best Antivirus Deals: Protect your PC or Mac from just $25

Best Antivirus Deals: Protect your PC or Mac from just $25

Everyone needs antivirus protection. Here are the best antivirus deals going on right now.
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AMD Ryzen Master has a bug that can let someone take full control of your PC

AMD Ryzen Master has a bug that can let someone take full control of your PC

A dangerous vulnerability was found in AMD's Ryzen Master software. If you're using it, you should act quickly.
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Hackers used 30,000 computers for record-breaking DDoS attack

Hackers used 30,000 computers for record-breaking DDoS attack

With just 30,000 bots, hackers managed to launch the larger DDoS attack ever recorded, the latest in an ever-growing challenge to content delivery networks.
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Tax season is right around the corner: Save $20 on TurboTax now

Tax season is right around the corner: Save $20 on TurboTax now

Tax season is creeping around the corner, and right now you can save up to $20 on TurboTax at Best Buy.
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LastPass vs. 1Password: should you switch?

LastPass vs. 1Password: should you switch?

In light of LastPass breaches, it's hard to recommend it as a password manager. But is 1Password a worthy alternative?
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Experts fear ChatGPT will soon be used in devastating cyberattacks

Experts fear ChatGPT will soon be used in devastating cyberattacks

ChatGPT is changing the world, but some IT leaders are worried about its malicious misuse in massive cyberattacks -- some of which may already be underway.
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This huge password manager exploit may never get fixed

This huge password manager exploit may never get fixed

The KeePass password manager has a pretty major vulnerability, but its developers are refusing to fix it. Here’s what you can do to keep your data safe.
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Hackers dug deep in the massive LastPass security breach

Hackers dug deep in the massive LastPass security breach

The November LastPass cybersecurity breach was worse than previously reported and hackers stole data from several other GoTo products and services.
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If you use PayPal, your personal data may have been compromised

If you use PayPal, your personal data may have been compromised

PayPal has recently suffered a massive data breach that might have left tens of thousands of users at risk of identity theft.
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Hackers stole $1.5 million using credit card data bought on the dark web

Hackers stole $1.5 million using credit card data bought on the dark web

A criminal network worthy of a movie managed to steal over $1 million from thousands of credit cards posted on the dark web.
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The best password managers for 2023

The best password managers for 2023

The internet can be a scary place, especially without a proper password manager. Here's a list of the best password managers you can get right now.
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Using LastPass? You need to switch urgently, says security firm

Using LastPass? You need to switch urgently, says security firm

A security company has made the extraordinary claim that LastPass, one of the world’s most popular password managers, is unsafe to use. Here’s what you must do.
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Brits told not to mail anything abroad after cyber incident

Brits told not to mail anything abroad after cyber incident

A cyber incident has prompted the U.K.’s Royal Mail to ask the nation’s 67 million citizens not to send anything overseas for the time being.

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