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Cybersecurity isn’t what it used to be. Breaches and leaks, once rare and relatively low-impact, have become commonplace, rendering our personal data more vulnerable than ever. Everything from your Social Security number to your health information now lives online, and though it may prove difficult to avoid such attacks, staying up to date on the latest news and security practices is the first step in prevention. Thankfully, we’ve rounded up all our news, guides, and cybersecurity coverage in one central location.
Akamai foils massive DDoS attack in Asia that reached 900Gbps
The largest DDoS attack in the Asia-Pacific region has just been mitigated before it could cause any serious damage. Here's what happened.
What Apple’s iCloud encryption update really means — and why you should care
You will soon be able to protect your sensitive iCloud data with end-to-end encryption. That's a huge upgrade and finally justifies Apple's tall privacy claims.
This free service just hit a huge website security milestone
This free service just hit a huge website security milestone
A major milestone has been reached in website security thanks to free certificates provided by a little-known non-profit organization called Let's Encrypt.
Hackers’ Cyber Monday deals will be unbelievably good
Hackers’ Cyber Monday deals will be unbelievably good
Beware the deal that looks to good to be true because hackers know you're eager for big discounts on great products, the perfect recipe for a scam.
Why GPS is critical to your smartphone — and desperately needs an overhaul
You probably use GPS on your phone every single day. The tech is important, highly flexible, and very prone to cybersecurity attacks.
Hacker ranks explode — here’s how you can protect yourself
Hacker ranks explode — here’s how you can protect yourself
Microsoft's Digital Defense report warns of a wave of new hackers and cybersecurity threats and tells you how to stop them.
Hackers sink to new low by stealing Discord accounts in ransomware attacks
Hackers sink to new low by stealing Discord accounts in ransomware attacks
AXLocker is a new ransomware attack that not only encrypts your files -- it also attempts to steal your Discord account, giving you 48 hours to respond.
Your iPhone may be collecting more personal data than you realize
Your iPhone may be collecting more personal data than you realize
How secure is your iPhone? According to security researchers, it may be collecting more personal information than you think.
Half of Google Chrome extensions may be collecting your personal data
Half of Google Chrome extensions may be collecting your personal data
Data risk management company Incogni has found that half of every installed Google Chrome extension have a high to very high risk of collecting personal data.
Update Windows now — Microsoft just fixed several dangerous exploits
Update Windows now — Microsoft just fixed several dangerous exploits
Microsoft has just fixed a whole lot of dangerous vulnerabilities as part of its latest Windows patch.
This Chrome extension lets hackers remotely seize your PC
This Chrome extension lets hackers remotely seize your PC
Malicious extensions on Google Chrome are being used by hackers remotely in an effort to steal sensitive information.
This Wi-Fi security flaw could let drones track devices through walls
This Wi-Fi security flaw could let drones track devices through walls
A research team from University of Waterloo has attached a device to a drone that can uses vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi networks to see through walls.
Hackers are infiltrating news websites to spread malware
Hackers are infiltrating news websites to spread malware
The latest cybersecurity attack takes advantage of your trust in news sites and your browser to trick you into downloading malware.
Apple Security Research website launches to protect your Mac
Apple Security Research website launches to protect your Mac
Apple is making it easier to research security flaws in macOS and iOS with its new website, which also serves as a reporting hub and information resource.
Here’s how much faster Nvidia’s RTX 4090 is at cracking passwords
Here’s how much faster Nvidia’s RTX 4090 is at cracking passwords
You need to start using 2FA and a password manager since the latest research shows how much faster Nvidia’s RTX 4090 is at cracking passwords.
Typos can get you hacked in latest cybersecurity threat
Typos can get you hacked in latest cybersecurity threat
Fake websites look just like the real ones, but steal your logins, harvest cryptocurrency, and infect your computer and phone in the latest cybersecurity threat.
Are Windows 11 security features killing your gaming performance? You might be surprised
Windows 11's security features kill your gaming performance, right? Microsoft brought this year-old issue back up, and we think it is high time to revisit it.
Passwords are hard and people are lazy, new report shows
Passwords are hard and people are lazy, new report shows
Survey finds that online security is too difficult and most of us simply won't bother with multiple,strong and unique passwords.
Dashlane will secure and change your online experiences for the better
Dashlane will secure and change your online experiences for the better
Dashlane is a password manager and online companion that completely changes how you log in to accounts and secure data. It's for individuals and businesses.
Microsoft data breach exposed sensitive data of 65,000 companies
Microsoft data breach exposed sensitive data of 65,000 companies
Microsoft is in a disagreement with a security research firm regarding how a recent breach of its servers has been handled.
DuckDuckGo’s new browser could help keep Mac users safe on the web
DuckDuckGo’s new browser could help keep Mac users safe on the web
DuckDuckGo's privacy-first web browser has moved from the iPhone to the Mac and it might have even more security and safety than Apple's Safari.
The latest Firefox release redesigns its private browsing feature
The latest Firefox release redesigns its private browsing feature
Mozilla shows off its Private Browsing mode updates and design makeovers for Cybersecurity month.
Microsoft Edge now warns when your typos can lead to being phished
Microsoft Edge now warns when your typos can lead to being phished
Microsoft has added a new feature to its Defender SmartScreen service to protect users from landing on typo webpages that might be phishing scams.