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1. Google says new scam protection feature in Chrome uses AI

   By Karlston, December 21, 2024   

   • google chrome
   • scam protection
   • 0 comments
   • 383 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • December 21, 2024

2. Microsoft patches four security vulnerabilities in the latest Edge update

   By Karlston, December 20, 2024   

   • microsoft edge
   • security patches
   • 0 comments
   • 594 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • December 20, 2024

3. $2.2 billion in crypto stolen in 2024, North Korea largely to blame

   By Karlston, December 20, 2024   

   • cryptocurrency
   • theft
   • 0 comments
   • 603 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • December 20, 2024

4. Apple criticizes Meta's numerous requests to access its software tools

   By Karlston, December 19, 2024   

   • apple
   • meta
   • 0 comments
   • 643 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • December 19, 2024

5. Ireland fines Meta $264 million over 2018 Facebook data breach

   By Karlston, December 17, 2024   

   • meta
   • fine
   • (and 1 more)

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     • meta
     • fine
     • ireland
   • 0 comments
   • 623 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • December 17, 2024

6. Back where it started: “Do Not Track” removed from Firefox after 13 years

   By Karlston, December 12, 2024   

   • mozilla firefox
   • do not track
   • 0 comments
   • 896 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • December 12, 2024

7. California could become the first state to require social media warning labels

   By Karlston, December 10, 2024   

   • social media
   • california
   • 0 comments
   • 668 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • December 10, 2024

8. All Windows 11, 10, Server versions affected by a new zero day, unofficial patch out

   By Karlston, December 6, 2024   

   • windows server
   • zero-day
   • 0 comments
   • 870 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • December 6, 2024

9. BootKitty UEFI malware exploits LogoFAIL to infect Linux systems

   By Karlston, December 3, 2024   

   • linux
   • bootkit
   • 0 comments
   • 913 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • December 3, 2024

10. ICYMI: Microsoft released new Windows 11/10 Defender update for installations

    By Karlston, December 2, 2024   

    • windows defender
    • update
    • 0 comments
    • 1,049 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • December 2, 2024

11. Researchers discover first UEFI bootkit malware for Linux

    By Karlston, November 28, 2024   

    • linux
    • bootkit
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • linux
      • bootkit
      • malware
    • 0 comments
    • 1,044 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 28, 2024

12. Critical 7-Zip Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code

    By Akaneharuka, November 27, 2024   

    • 7zip
    • vulnerability
    • 0 comments
    • 1,213 views
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    • Added by Akaneharuka
    • November 27, 2024

13. Bluesky may not train AI on your posts, but others can, and users are furious

    By Karlston, November 27, 2024   

    • bluesky
    • 0 comments
    • 930 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 27, 2024

14. Microsoft clarifies it does not use your Office documents to train AI models

    By Karlston, November 27, 2024   

    • microsoft
    • 1 comment
    • 1,194 views
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    • Comment by Tzcon
    • November 27, 2024

15. Tech giants strongly oppose Australia's ban on social media for children under 16

    By Karlston, November 27, 2024
    • 0 comments
    • 756 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 27, 2024

16. QNAP addresses critical flaws across NAS, router software

    By Karlston, November 26, 2024
    • 0 comments
    • 854 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 26, 2024

17. Microsoft testing Windows 11 support for third-party passkeys

    By Karlston, November 24, 2024   

    • windows 11
    • passkeys
    • 0 comments
    • 785 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 24, 2024

18. Hackers abuse Avast anti-rootkit driver to disable defenses

    By Karlston, November 24, 2024   

    • avast
    • vulnerability
    • 0 comments
    • 855 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 24, 2024

19. An ad giant wants to run your next TV’s operating system

    By Karlston, November 22, 2024   

    • tv
    • ads
    • 0 comments
    • 950 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 22, 2024

20. 5 charged in “Scattered Spider,” one of the most profitable phishing scams ever

    By Karlston, November 21, 2024   

    • phishing
    • 0 comments
    • 893 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 21, 2024

21. Amazon and Audible flooded with 'forex trading' and warez listings

    By Karlston, November 20, 2024   

    • amazon
    • audible
    • (and 1 more)

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      • amazon
      • audible
      • spam
    • 0 comments
    • 765 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 20, 2024

22. The UK could follow Australia's footsteps in banning social media for those under 16

    By Karlston, November 20, 2024   

    • social media
    • australia
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • social media
      • australia
      • uk
    • 0 comments
    • 841 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 20, 2024

23. Microsoft Edge is getting scareware blocker and secure password deployment option

    By Karlston, November 19, 2024   

    • microsoft edge
    • security
    • 0 comments
    • 848 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 19, 2024

24. Huge leak reveals what iPhones and Androids the secretive tech tool Graykey can unlock

    By Karlston, November 19, 2024   

    • phones
    • unlocking
    • 0 comments
    • 1,033 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 19, 2024

25. Spotify abused to promote pirated software and game cheats

    By Karlston, November 19, 2024   

    • spotify
    • 0 comments
    • 744 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • November 19, 2024