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1. This is the data Windows collects about you

   By Karlston, July 12, 2025   

   • windows
   • data collection
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   • 717 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • July 12, 2025

2. This large-scale hack could affect millions of servers across the world

   By aum, July 21, 2023
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   • 1,162 views
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   • Added by aum
   • July 21, 2023

3. This lawsuit could actually force Big Tech to completely redesign Reels, Shorts, and TikTok

   By Karlston, March 26   

   • big tech
   • 0 comments
   • 206 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • March 26

4. This Linux backdoor went undetected for 10 years

   By aum, February 26, 2022
   • 0 comments
   • 1,283 views
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   • Added by aum
   • February 26, 2022

5. This Linux botnet has found a novel way of spreading to new devices

   By aum, June 16, 2022
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   • 1,393 views
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   • Added by aum
   • June 16, 2022

6. This Linux-targeting malware just got more powerful

   By aum, December 13, 2022
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   • 1,387 views
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   • Added by aum
   • December 13, 2022

7. This Mac hacker’s code is so good, corporations keep stealing it

   By aum, August 11, 2022
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   • 993 views
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   • Added by aum
   • August 11, 2022

8. This Machine Exposes Privacy Violations

   By aum, July 24, 2024
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   • 1,103 views
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   • Added by aum
   • July 24, 2024

9. This malicious Android app steals your phone number — delete it right now

   By alf9872000, November 29, 2022
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   • 1,244 views
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   • Added by alf9872000
   • November 29, 2022

10. This Malicious App Abused Hacked Devices to Create Fake Accounts on Multiple Platforms

    By alf9872000, November 30, 2022
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    • 1,113 views
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    • Added by alf9872000
    • November 30, 2022

11. This malicious Google Chrome extension could hijack your devices if you try and download pirate movies

    By aum, June 15, 2023
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    • 1,146 views
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    • Added by aum
    • June 15, 2023

12. This Microsoft Edge update could give users a major security boost

    By aum, August 5, 2021
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    • 1,218 views
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    • Added by aum
    • August 5, 2021

13. This New Android Malware Can Gain Root Access to Your Smartphones

    By aum, October 29, 2021
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    • 1,245 views
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    • Added by aum
    • October 29, 2021

14. This New Autonomous Drone for Cops Can Track You in the Dark

    By Karlston, September 26, 2023   

    • drones
    • police
    • 0 comments
    • 1,409 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • September 26, 2023

15. This New Malware Hides Itself Among Windows Defender Exclusions to Evade Detection

    By aum, July 20, 2021
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    • 1,205 views
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    • Added by aum
    • July 20, 2021

16. This new malware is going after Facebook Business accounts

    By aum, August 2, 2023
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    • 1,075 views
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    • Added by aum
    • August 2, 2023

17. This new ransomware campaign wants millions of dollars to get your files back

    By aum, April 3, 2023
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    • 1,098 views
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    • Added by aum
    • April 3, 2023

18. This new ransomware is targeting unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers

    By Karlston, June 1, 2021   

    • ransomware
    • microsoft exchange
    • 0 comments
    • 1,832 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • June 1, 2021

19. This New Stealthy JavaScript Loader Infecting Computers with Malware

    By aum, November 25, 2021
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    • 1,371 views
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    • Added by aum
    • November 25, 2021

20. This painful malware targets new victims through Google Ads

    By aum, April 21, 2023
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    • 1,001 views
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    • Added by aum
    • April 21, 2023

21. This popular Chrome extension spies on you, delete it immediately

    By Karlston, August 20, 2025   

    • google chrome
    • extension
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      Tagged with:

      • google chrome
      • extension
      • privacy
    • 0 comments
    • 549 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 20, 2025

22. This popular WhatsApp mod riddled with malicious code

    By Karlston, August 24, 2021
    • 0 comments
    • 1,515 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 24, 2021

23. This ransomware forces victims to do acts of goodwill to get their files back

    By Karlston, May 25, 2022   

    • ransomware
    • 0 comments
    • 1,301 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • May 25, 2022

24. This scary AI breakthrough means you can run but not hide – how AI can guess your location from a single image

    By aum, December 20, 2023
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    • 1,333 views
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    • Added by aum
    • December 20, 2023

25. This smart lock can recognize your face

    By Karlston, January 8, 2024   

    • smart lock
    • 0 comments
    • 1,543 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • January 8, 2024