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5 easy tasks that supercharge your security
Protect your PC and your online accounts with these 5 simple tasks that supercharge your security.
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3 vital security lessons from the Uber hack
An employee mistake may have been the root of the Uber hack, but you can make the same one in your personal life, too. Here’s how to harden your defenses.
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This five-course risk management training bundle is $30 for a limited time
This marketplace offers training in a broad range of professional development skills for various industries, from business to lifestyle.
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Best password managers: Reviews of the top products
The best password is one you probably can't easily remember—that's why a password manager is so crucial to your online security. We review LastPass, Dashlane, Keeper, NordPass, and others to find the best one for managing passwords.
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Best free password managers: Better online security doesn’t have to cost a thing
Identity theft and fraudulent charges are just part of the headache that can result from using weak passwords. Shore up your defenses with one of these free password managers.
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Google removes malicious Chrome extensions with 1.4 million users
McAfee found five malicious Chrome extensions with 1.4 million combined users.
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LastPass got hacked, but you weren't
Popular password manager Lastpass reported a breach on Thursday, but the company says that user accounts are unaffected.
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DuckDuckGo's privacy-focused email service now open for all
The system strips out trackers and offers free alias addresses.
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Bitwarden review: This ultra-affordable password manager has few restrictions
Bitwarden's generous free plan and inexpensive paid service helps it stand out among more polished rivals.
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Plex hacked: Change your password right now
The roll-your-own streaming server tool Plex has experienced a big hack.
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Donate to charity when you purchase this lifetime password manager
Enpass is a password manager app that lets you save codes for all your accounts and auto-fills them whenever you need to log into one.
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Don't plug in that free Microsoft Office USB drive you got in the mail
Surprisingly legit-looking, "free" copies of Microsoft Office are (unsurprisingly) still scams
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Best VPN services: Top picks for speed, price, privacy, and more
Surfing the web through a virtual private network (VPN) can keep your identity and data safe and secure online. We show you what to look for in a VPN and help you pick the best one for your needs.
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Learn ethical hacking fundamentals with this $40 course bundle
The 2022 Masters in Cyber Security Certification Bundle delivers over 60 hours of high-quality educational content on the tools ethical hackers utilize every day.
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Protect your passwords and donate to charity
LastPass is a password manager, generator, and security tool all in one!
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Learn how to analyze big data with this 7-course bundle, now just $39
Some popular tools you'll learn in this bundle include Alteryx, which is covered in the collection's first course. You'll discover how to build visual workflows, filter and parse data, create reports, and more.
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This Windows 11 encryption bug may cause data damage
Microsoft is warning that modern PCs which support specialized encryption functions for BitLocker and other encrypted drives may be subject to data damage and performance slowdowns.
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DuckDuckGo will now block Microsoft trackers
After a security researcher found that DuckDuckGo was allowing tracking via Microsoft, DuckDuckGo moved quickly to close the privacy hole.
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Multilayered Security: Cyber Defense from the Chip to the Cloud
AMD and Microsoft work together to integrate security through the operating system and the processor.
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