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1. Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk

   By Karlston, July 9   

   • windows defender
   • 0 comments
   • 138 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • July 9

2. DuckDuckGo browser now blocks YouTube video ads

   By Karlston, July 8   

   • duckduckgo browser
   • youtube
   • (and 1 more)

     Tagged with:

     • duckduckgo browser
     • youtube
     • ads
   • 0 comments
   • 161 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • July 8

3. Telco giant KDDI says data breach affects over 12 million people

   By Karlston, July 8   

   • data breach
   • japan
   • 0 comments
   • 153 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • July 8

4. Forget Google Chrome, Brave makes new official bypass to support uBlock Origin and more

   By Karlston, July 8   

   • brave browser
   • manifest v2
   • 0 comments
   • 267 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • July 8

5. Be careful entering one-time codes in Microsoft's login flow, you could be getting phished

   By Karlston, July 6   

   • microsoft
   • phishing
   • 0 comments
   • 129 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • July 6

6. Opera launches Paste Protect, a tool that protects your clipboard from attacks

   By Karlston, July 3   

   • opera
   • 0 comments
   • 140 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • July 3

7. Google Chrome fails users again by letting malicious Perplexity extension slip through

   By Karlston, July 2
   • 1 comment
   • 231 views
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   • Comment by DKT27
   • July 4

8. A critical exploit bypasses Microsoft Defender in Windows 11 and Windows 10 — so much for "everyday risk protection without additional software"

   By Karlston, June 30   

   • microsoft defender
   • exploit
   • 1 comment
   • 289 views
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   • Comment by lurch234
   • June 30

9. Can anybody message you on WhatsApp if they know your username?

   By Karlston, June 30
   • 0 comments
   • 178 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • June 30

10. CISA: Windows BlueHammer flaw now exploited by ransomware gangs

    By aum, June 30
    • 0 comments
    • 421 views
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    • Added by aum
    • June 30

11. Top Google Security Staff Warn Search Data Could Be Hacked if EU Rules Change

    By aum, June 30
    • 0 comments
    • 214 views
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    • Added by aum
    • June 30

12. Google's new hand-wave reCAPTCHA can be bypassed with a stock photo

    By Karlston, June 29   

    • google
    • recaptcha
    • 0 comments
    • 198 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • June 29

13. Microsoft Edge gets tons of security features, including AI model that can see your screen

    By Karlston, June 29   

    • microsoft edge
    • 0 comments
    • 166 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • June 29

14. WhatsApp is getting usernames, and you can reserve your preferred one now

    By Karlston, June 29   

    • whatsapp
    • 0 comments
    • 174 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • June 29

15. How People in China Keep Outsmarting Anthropic’s Geolocation Restrictions

    By aum, June 28
    • 0 comments
    • 196 views
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    • Added by aum
    • June 28

16. Here’s How to Opt Out of Google Search’s New AI Data Training Feature

    By aum, June 28
    • 0 comments
    • 144 views
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    • Added by aum
    • June 28

17. LastPass Breached Once Again, Hackers Gain Access to Sensitive Customer Data

    By Matt, June 24
    • 1 comment
    • 281 views
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    • Comment by Matt
    • June 24

18. Apple and Tesla trade secrets reportedly exposed following a Tata Electronics cyberattack

    By Karlston, June 23   

    • apple
    • tesla
    • 0 comments
    • 204 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • June 23

19. Following user outcry, AMD reinstates memory encryption in consumer CPUs

    By Karlston, June 23   

    • amd
    • 0 comments
    • 214 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • June 23

20. AryStinger botnet infected thousands of D-Link routers worldwide

    By Karlston, June 21   

    • d-link
    • 0 comments
    • 266 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • June 21

21. Microsoft discovers new lightweight backdoor that steals cryptocurrency

    By Karlston, June 19
    • 0 comments
    • 350 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • June 19

22. Why Microsoft Authenticator ditched multiple-choice logins

    By Karlston, June 18   

    • microsoft authenticator
    • 0 comments
    • 151 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • June 18

23. Android verification is coming: Google confirms timeline and supported app stores

    By Karlston, June 18   

    • android
    • verification
    • 0 comments
    • 177 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • June 18

24. Windows and Linux users: The deadline to update Secure Boot keys is near

    By Karlston, June 18   

    • windows
    • linux
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • windows
      • linux
      • secure boot
    • 1 comment
    • 189 views
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    • Comment by UberGeek
    • June 18

25. Steam Workshop abused to spread malware via Wallpaper Engine app

    By Akaneharuka, June 18   

    • steam
    • malware
    • 0 comments
    • 159 views
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    • Added by Akaneharuka
    • June 18