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4196 news in this category

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

   By Karlston, July 8   

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

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

   By Karlston, July 6   

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

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

   By Karlston, July 3   

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

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

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

5. 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
   • 285 views
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   • Comment by lurch234
   • June 30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   By Karlston, June 29   

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

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

    By Karlston, June 29   

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

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

    By Karlston, June 29   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    By Karlston, June 23   

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

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

    By Karlston, June 23   

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

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

    By Karlston, June 21   

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

18. Microsoft discovers new lightweight backdoor that steals cryptocurrency

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

19. Why Microsoft Authenticator ditched multiple-choice logins

    By Karlston, June 18   

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

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

    By Karlston, June 18   

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

21. 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
    • 184 views
    • 
    • Comment by UberGeek
    • June 18

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

    By Akaneharuka, June 18   

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

23. Nearly a million passports and photo IDs were left unprotected on the public internet

    By Karlston, June 11
    • 0 comments
    • 227 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • June 11

24. Microsoft: Windows 11 KB5094126, KB5093998 finally stops trusting a critical system threat

    By Karlston, June 11   

    • windows 11
    • 0 comments
    • 256 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • June 11

25. Locked in heated rivalry with researcher, Microsoft fixes 0-day they disclosed

    By Karlston, June 9
    • 0 comments
    • 184 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • June 9