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Dozens of popular Minecraft mods are infected with malware
CurseForge and Bukkit accounts were compromised, loading up mods with millions of downloads with spyware.
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This Gmail trick reveals which companies sell your data
If you want to know which companies are selling your data use this Gmail trick. It also works with Outlook and iCloud, too.
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Vivaldi wears Edge mask to access Bing Chat as AI wars turn vicious
Vivaldi 6.1 will identify itself as Microsoft Edge to access Bing Chat's AI chatbot, which Vivaldi believes is being unfairly blocked by Microsoft.
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Blackmailers are using AI to generate nudes from social media photos
The FBI warns of new extortion methods enabled by deepfake software, used against both adults and children.
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Update Chrome now—yet another nasty exploit is out in the wild
Another zero-day flaw has been discovered in Chrome, and like the other two discovered earlier this year, it’s apparently a doozy.
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An exploit can reveal your KeePass master password in plaintext
This vulnerability in KeePass edition 2.x allows retrieval of the password safeguarding the database—and administrator rights on the PC aren’t needed. But a fix is on the way.
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Your PC might have a malicious Chrome extension installed
Google has nuked 34 harmful Chrome extensions totalling 75 million downloads from its Web Store, but if you installed one of them, you’re still at risk.
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Tons of Gigabyte motherboards come with a hidden firmware backdoor (Update: Patched)
Gigabyte's motherboard backdoor installs software updates from unsecured web servers.
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Reddit is going to war with its own users
An upcoming policy change could kill third-party Reddit apps and subreddits are fighting back.
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Best web hosting services 2023: Expert picks and advice
There are a range of websites and website needs. You want the web hosting service that's just right for the job, whether you're talking about a fast-paced, commerce-oriented website, or a personal blog showcasing your hobby. Our picks will set you on the right path for website success.
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The problem with built-in password managers
Built-in password managers from Apple, Google, and Microsoft: Worth using?
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Gmail integrates AI into its mobile app, sort of
Google's Gmail service is taking a page from Outlook and integrating smart search that uses AI of sorts to better find the email you're looking for.
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Microsoft Paint is finally getting Dark Mode support
Microsoft Paint's upcoming dark mode will make it easier on the eyes—but only in Windows 11, so far.
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Mozilla ends Firefox support for Windows 7, 8, and older Macs
Users of older versions of Windows and MacOS will soon no longer receive support for Firefox.
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Two gamers got jobs with Amazon just to steal the new Zelda
In Japan, two employees of an Amazon subcontractor have been dismissed after apparently obtaining their jobs for one reason only: To steal the latest Zelda game before it went on sale.
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This free Adobe Acrobat alternative rocks for basic PDF editing
iLovePDF: A free site for PDF merge, split, sign, and editing.
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Is your PC is tough enough for Street Fighter 6? Run Capcom's free benchmark
Capcom has released a benchmark tool for the much-anticipated Street Fighter 6.
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Love building weird vehicles in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Go play Besiege
This indie medieval siege engine game Besiege has all the boom of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but with none of the travel time.
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