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1. Malicious Microsoft VSCode extensions steal passwords, open remote shells

   By alf9872000, May 17, 2023
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   • May 17, 2023

2. Microsoft pulls Defender update fixing Windows LSA Protection bug

   By alf9872000, May 17, 2023
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   • 1,475 views
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   • Comment by straycat19
   • May 18, 2023

3. Microsoft still fiddling around with Windows 11's Local Security protection is off issue

   By alf9872000, May 17, 2023
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   • Added by alf9872000
   • May 17, 2023

4. Malware turns home routers into proxies for Chinese state-sponsored hackers

   By alf9872000, May 17, 2023
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   • Added by alf9872000
   • May 17, 2023

5. 237,000 US government employees affected by data breach

   By alf9872000, May 17, 2023
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   • Added by alf9872000
   • May 17, 2023

6. App Store's anti-fraud measures halt more than $2 billion in 2022

   By alf9872000, May 17, 2023
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   • Added by alf9872000
   • May 17, 2023

7. Microsoft admits it couldn't really fix Windows 11 Security and Defender LSA issues

   By Karlston, May 17, 2023
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   • Added by Karlston
   • May 17, 2023

8. New ZIP domains spark debate among cybersecurity experts

   By Karlston, May 17, 2023
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   • 1,524 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • May 17, 2023

9. Ransomware-as-a-service groups rain money on their affiliates

   By aum, May 17, 2023
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   • Added by aum
   • May 17, 2023

10. US puts $10 million bounty on Russian hacker's head

    By aum, May 17, 2023
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    • Added by aum
    • May 17, 2023

11. How to Boost WhatsApp’s Privacy and Better Protect Your Data

    By Karlston, May 16, 2023   

    • whatsapp
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    • Added by Karlston
    • May 16, 2023

12. Ransomware gang steals data of 5.8 million PharMerica patients

    By alf9872000, May 16, 2023
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    • Added by alf9872000
    • May 16, 2023

13. VirusTotal AI code analysis expands Windows, Linux script support

    By alf9872000, May 16, 2023
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    • 1,615 views
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    • Added by alf9872000
    • May 16, 2023

14. Philadelphia Inquirer operations disrupted after cyberattack

    By alf9872000, May 16, 2023
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    • 1,143 views
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    • Added by alf9872000
    • May 16, 2023

15. Microsoft apparently now scanning password-protected ZIP files for malware and virus

    By Karlston, May 16, 2023
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    • Added by Karlston
    • May 16, 2023

16. Microsoft removes ads and news from the Weather app, adds a useful widget instead

    By Karlston, May 15, 2023   

    • microsoft
    • weather app
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      • microsoft
      • weather app
      • ads
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    • 1,430 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • May 15, 2023

17. WhatsApp launches password-protected folder to hide confidential chats

    By Karlston, May 15, 2023   

    • whatsapp
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    • 1,298 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • May 15, 2023

18. AV-Comparatives: Microsoft Defender improves offline virus detection on Windows by a lot

    By alf9872000, May 15, 2023
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    • Added by alf9872000
    • May 15, 2023

19. Super Mario Bros. Movie downloads are infecting pirates with malware

    By alf9872000, May 15, 2023
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    • Added by alf9872000
    • May 15, 2023

20. New RA Group ransomware targets U.S. orgs in double-extortion attacks

    By alf9872000, May 15, 2023
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    • Added by alf9872000
    • May 15, 2023

21. Brave unveils new "Forgetful Browsing" anti-tracking feature

    By alf9872000, May 15, 2023
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    • Added by alf9872000
    • May 15, 2023

22. AV-Comparatives: Microsoft Defender, Kaspersky, Bitdefender some of the best for web threats

    By Karlston, May 14, 2023
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    • 1,249 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • May 14, 2023

23. How to reset Apple ID password?

    By Karlston, May 13, 2023   

    • apple id
    • password
    • 0 comments
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    • Added by Karlston
    • May 13, 2023

24. Passkeys may not be for you, but they are safe and easy—here’s why

    By alf9872000, May 13, 2023
    • 2 comments
    • 1,496 views
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    • Comment by Edion Gecos
    • May 14, 2023

25. Brave Browser may soon delete cookies and data when websites are closed

    By alf9872000, May 13, 2023
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    • Added by alf9872000
    • May 13, 2023