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What is the Antimalware Service Executable, and should you disable it?

The Antimalware Service Executable is an important component in your Windows security. Here's why you should keep it running if you can.
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I tested the most popular free antivirus apps for Mac. Here are the very best

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The best antivirus software for Chromebooks in 2024

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The best free antivirus software for 2024

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Does your Mac need antivirus software in 2024? We asked the experts

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How to save Ring Doorbell video without a subscription

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Roku closes the barn door, badly, after a half-million accounts are compromised

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How to change your Gmail password

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How to change your Outlook password

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I don’t know what to do about Roku

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How to remove an account from Google Smart Lock

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How to prevent your Ring smart camera from being hacked

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If you have one of these apps on your Android phone, delete it immediately

Security experts have spotted apps on the Google Play Store that act as chat platforms, but steal everything from messages and calls logs to your camera access.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera module.

Security experts just found two giant smartphone privacy issues

Advertisements and notifications are a common part of the whole smartphone experience. But according to two new reports, they present troubling privacy issues.
NordVPN app listing on Apple TV.

NordVPN tries to scare you into using its new Apple TV app

NordVPN basically says you'll be hacked if you don't use its VPN on Apple TV. Never mind that we've all gone years without it.
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How to cancel your Ring account

There are two ways to cancel your Ring account, both of which take just a few minutes. Find out which one is easiest for you.
The Wyze Cam Floodlight security camera outdoors.

How to properly place security cameras around your home

Security cameras are huge crime deterrents, but correct security camera placement is key. Cameras should be placed for maximum view and protection from thieves.
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Windows may have a serious security problem on its hands

Researchers have discovered flaws in biometric sensors on Windows Hello laptops that make them easy to hack.
A business owner using QuickBooks Online on a laptop.

How to find your BitLocker recovery key

If you find yourself faced with a BItLocker key request and don't have it at hand, don't fret. There are a number of ways to recover it. Here's how to do it.
A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop, which shows code on its screen.

Hackers are using this incredibly sneaky trick to hide malware

Watch out next time you click a Google Ad, as hackers have a new way to make malware sites almost impossible to spot. Now, a password manager has fallen victim.
Logging into a Google account with passkeys on an iPhone.

Google is killing your passwords, and security experts are (mostly) happy

Google is pushing for users to set passkeys as the default log-in option. A former FBI expert says it's good progress, but you should still be cautious.
A depiction of a hacker breaking into a system via the use of code.

Bing Chat just beat a security check to stop hackers and spammers

CAPTCHA challenges are designed to thwart hackers and spam bots, but someone has just shown that ChatGPT can beat them. That’s worrying news for cybersecurity.
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How to use Passkeys in Windows 11

Passkeys are a great way to streamline your login for a range of services, and now you can store them on your PC too. Here's how to use them in Windows 11.
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Bing Chat’s ads are sending users to dangerous malware sites

The Bing Chat AI chatbot often serves up adverts to its users, but it turns out these ads can be hijacked by malicious websites containing dangerous malware.
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Update your Apple devices now to fix these dangerous exploits

Three actively exploited vulnerabilities have just been discovered in a huge number of Apple devices. Update yours now to ensure it stays safe from hackers.
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Microsoft accidentally released 38TB of private data in a major leak

Microsoft’s own AI researchers accidentally leaked 38TB of highly sensitive data on their own GitHub page, potentially creating a field day for hackers.
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This massive exploit lets hackers breach apps like Chrome, 1Password, and Telegram

Researchers have found a critical security bug that affects a huge range of websites and apps. If left unpatched, it could give hackers free access to your PC.
A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop while holding a phone. Both devices show code on their screens.

This dangerous new Mac malware steals your credit card info

A dangerous new strain of Mac malware has emerged that uses deceptive tactics to steal your passwords, credit card info, and more. Here’s how to stay safe.
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Chrome is making a key change to protect you from phishing

Google will soon start moving all Chrome users over to its Enhanced Safe Browsing feature, which is designed to quickly root out dangerous phishing websites.
Nest Aware settings on an iPhone.

Google’s Nest Aware service is getting more expensive

Google's Nest Aware and Nest Aware Plus services are getting more expensive in the U.S., U.K., and Australia.
A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop, which shows code on its screen.

Lapsus$ hackers convicted of breaching GTA 6, Nvidia, and more

Two hackers who belonged to the Lapsus$ gang have been convicted of breaching numerous high-profile targets, including Nvidia, Rockstar Games, and Uber.
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MacBooks could finally get Face ID to boost your security

A new patent suggests Apple is working on bringing Face ID to its MacBook laptops, which could massively improve your security while using the devices.
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Chrome has a security problem — here’s how Google is fixing it

Google is changing from a bi-weekly to a weekly schedule for its security updates to get ahead of n-day exploits effecting its Chrome browser.
A person using a laptop with a set of code seen on the display.

In the age of ChatGPT, Macs are under malware assault

ChatGPT is changing the world, but is it giving hackers new tools to make malicious Mac malware? We interviewed a new Mac security outfit to find out.