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1. Microsoft patches critical vulnerability used to install malware on Windows PCs

   By Karlston, December 29, 2023
   • 1 comment
   • 1,342 views
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   • Comment by The Boca Deb
   • December 29, 2023

2. Microsoft Strengthens Windows 11 Security Through Pluton Technology

   By Karlston, March 1, 2022
   • 0 comments
   • 1,162 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • March 1, 2022

3. Google is acquiring cybersecurity firm Mandiant for $5.4 billion

   By Karlston, March 8, 2022   

   • google
   • 0 comments
   • 1,025 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • March 8, 2022

4. What to Expect From ‘What’s Next in Security from Microsoft’ Digital Event

   By Karlston, February 22, 2022   

   • microsoft
   • 0 comments
   • 1,222 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • February 22, 2022

5. After Google patches two Chrome Zero-day exploits don’t delay updating your browser

   By Karlston, October 1, 2021   

   • google chrome
   • 0 comments
   • 1,147 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • October 1, 2021

6. Another Chrome emergency update to patch 0-day vulnerabilities is now available

   By Karlston, October 1, 2021   

   • google chrome
   • 0-day
   • 0 comments
   • 1,692 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • October 1, 2021

7. By strange coincidence, Apple’s tracking clampdown has boosted its ad business by $5 billion

   By Karlston, October 17, 2021   

   • apple
   • 0 comments
   • 1,272 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • October 17, 2021

8. WhatsApp will enable end-to-end encrypted backups later this year

   By Karlston, September 10, 2021   

   • whatsapp
   • backups
   • 0 comments
   • 1,678 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • September 10, 2021

9. Microsoft Edge ‘Super Duper Secure Mode’ now has a Settings toggle

   By Karlston, August 17, 2021   

   • microsoft edge
   • 0 comments
   • 1,304 views
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   • Added by Karlston
   • August 17, 2021

10. iMazing iPhone backup and management app can now scan for Pegasus spyware infection

    By Karlston, August 9, 2021   

    • imazing
    • spyware
    • 0 comments
    • 1,774 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 9, 2021

11. From tomorrow, Google Maps will limit navigation features if you don’t agree to share your live location data

    By Karlston, August 30, 2021   

    • google maps
    • location data
    • 0 comments
    • 1,388 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 30, 2021

12. Google makes privacy trade-off more explicit in new Chrome Privacy Review settings page

    By Karlston, August 7, 2021   

    • google chrome
    • privacy
    • 0 comments
    • 1,108 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 7, 2021

13. Major Apple Safari privacy bug means any websites can access your Google ID, other private data

    By Karlston, January 17, 2022
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    • 1,129 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • January 17, 2022

14. Google is working on a new Privacy Review feature in Chrome

    By Karlston, July 17, 2021   

    • google chrome
    • privacy
    • 0 comments
    • 1,119 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • July 17, 2021

15. Microsoft Edge Stable updated to version 93.0.961.52 with important security fix

    By Karlston, September 17, 2021   

    • microsoft edge
    • security patch
    • 0 comments
    • 1,659 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • September 17, 2021

16. Fake Windows 11 installer only installs ads and trojans

    By Karlston, July 24, 2021   

    • windows 11
    • malware
    • 0 comments
    • 2,180 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • July 24, 2021

17. Patch Tuesday fixes PrintNightmare by requiring admin privileges to install print drivers

    By Karlston, August 10, 2021   

    • windows
    • vulnerability
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • windows
      • vulnerability
      • fix
    • 0 comments
    • 1,858 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 10, 2021

18. Amazon fined massive $888 million by EU Privacy Regulator

    By Karlston, July 30, 2021   

    • amazon
    • eu
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • amazon
      • eu
      • privacy
    • 0 comments
    • 1,804 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • July 30, 2021

19. WhatsApp can read your encrypted messages, but you may not need to worry

    By Karlston, September 7, 2021   

    • whatsapp
    • 0 comments
    • 1,647 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • September 7, 2021

20. Norton builds a Ethereum crypto-miner into Norton anti-virus

    By Karlston, June 2, 2021   

    • norton
    • crypto-miner
    • 0 comments
    • 1,866 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • June 2, 2021

21. Microsoft explains the security benefits of Windows 11

    By Karlston, June 25, 2021   

    • windows 11
    • 0 comments
    • 1,842 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • June 25, 2021

22. Edge is getting its own ad tracking opt-in prompt on Windows 10

    By Karlston, June 9, 2021   

    • microsoft edge
    • ad tracker blocking
    • 0 comments
    • 1,360 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • June 9, 2021

23. New privacy controls for WhatsApp will let you hide your 'Last Seen' status

    By Karlston, September 7, 2021   

    • whatsapp
    • privacy controls
    • 0 comments
    • 1,545 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • September 7, 2021

24. WhatsApp finds a middle way, will reportedly no longer force users to accept its new privacy policy

    By Karlston, August 30, 2021   

    • whatsapp
    • privacy policy
    • 0 comments
    • 1,445 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 30, 2021

25. Microsoft and Google release urgent browser security update for Risk Level 4 Drive-by exploit

    By Karlston, August 21, 2021   

    • chromium browsers
    • security updates
    • 0 comments
    • 1,180 views
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    • Added by Karlston
    • August 21, 2021