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Phony, malicious Bitwarden ads slip past Google's watch
Google hosted ads that sent users to a fake Bitwarden login site
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LastPass owner GoTo says hackers stole encrypted backups and keys
The latest breach in November was already pretty bad — turns out it was much worse.
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35,000 PayPal accounts hacked, and users could've prevented it
PayPal is notifying nearly 35,000 users that their were accounts were breached. But PayPal wasn't hacked; users weren't using unique passwords or two-factor authentication.
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These fake AMD Radeon drivers reveal a deeper Google problem
Stay sharp: If you’re not vigilant, clicking on a malicious link in search results is all too easy.
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Watch out for phishing attacks after the latest credit breach
A major security flaw in Experian’s website allowed identity thieves to view full details of your credit cards, loans, and other debt.
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Fake 'Pokemon NFT' game infects PCs with malware
In a scheme worthy of Team Rocket, two sites hosting fake Pokemon PC games have been spotted spreading remote access programs
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LastPass got hacked again, and this time it affects customers
Update: According to the company's latest communication, LastPass’s recent leak of customer info includes email addresses, IP address info, and even vault data.
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Update Windows now to patch this under-attack vulnerability
A flaw in Windows' Javascript validation is allowing ransomware to be downloaded — patch it as soon as you can
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Chrome now supports passkeys, the password killer
Google Chrome has rolled out support for passkeys, a way of authenticating websites and apps, like banks, without passwords.
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Windows spyware from North Korea steals data from your phone
Spyware traced to North Korean hacking groups has been caught scanning phones that connect to infected PCs.
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Malware-ridden Chrome extension infects over a million PCs
The latest bit of widespread advertising hijacks is spread over thirty color-focused browser extensions.
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Microsoft 365 Defender now disrupts ransomware
Microsoft says Microsoft 365 Defender now disrupts ransomware, though that capability doesn't look like it's available for consumers quite yet.
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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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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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DuckDuckGo's privacy-focused email service now open for all
The system strips out trackers and offers free alias addresses.
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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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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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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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