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Are all Linux vendor kernels insecure? A new study says yes, but there's a fix
All vendor kernels are plagued with security vulnerabilities, according to a CIQ whitepaper. Will the Linux community ever accept upstream stable kernels?
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Google patches another zero-day exploit in Chrome - and this one affects Edge too
Here's what Chrome and Edge users need to know - and do - now.
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Google unveils new Android 15 security updates: What you need to know
Google's helping you fight scammers and snoops.
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Hacker claims to have stolen Dell customer data - here's how to protect yourself
A hacker told TechCrunch he exploited flaws in two data breaches, giving him access to Dell customer names, phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses.
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Lawmakers' Section 230 ultimatum to Big Tech: Work together to make the internet safer, or else
A bipartisan bill seeks to end the Section 230 liability shield for tech companies. Here's a timeline of what happens next.
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Meet Hackbat: An open-source, more powerful Flipper Zero alternative
Hackbat has everything you need to carry out high-end penetration testing duties. Here's how to get your hands on one.
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iOS and Android owners will now be alerted if an unknown tracker is moving with them
Last year, Apple and Google teamed up to develop a specification for alerting users if a Bluetooth tracking device is surreptitiously monitoring them. That feature just rolled out to iOS and Android users.
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Google is planning on a fix to prevent accidental password deletion in Chrome
A default Google Chrome setting in Android could delete credentials saved in the Password Manager. But a potential fix is on the way.
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The best VPN deals right now
We've found the best VPN deals and money-back guarantees on the market right now so you can protect your privacy without breaking the bank.
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Update your Chrome browser ASAP. Google has confirmed a zero-day exploited in the wild
A new Chrome JavaScript security hole is nasty, so don't waste any time patching your systems.
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Transparency is sorely lacking amid growing AI interest
Getting companies to open up about how they train their foundation AI models is proving a challenge.
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Singapore updates cybersecurity law to expand regulatory oversight
Amendments to the country's cybersecurity bill aim to bolster its administration amid changes in the threat landscape.
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Why Reddit's new content policy is a big win for your privacy
Reddit will continue to sell user data, but it's enacting restrictions on companies that want to commercialize that data for free. Here's what's changing.
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The best VPN for Mac in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
Mac VPNs should offer high performance, speed, and security. Here are our Mac VPN recommendations for 2024.
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Security researchers say this scary exploit could render all VPNs useless
VPNs are no longer safe if these security researchers are right.
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BigID announces new AI data security features for Microsoft Copilot
The updates aim to improve AI training data for stronger, less biased models.
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The waterproof Blink Mini 2 is the best Wyze Cam alternative available
The newest version of the Blink Mini sees key improvements that make it worthy even for non-budget shoppers.
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Code faster with generative AI, but beware the risks when you do
Software developers can achieve significant productivity gains with GenAI-powered coding help, but these may come with baggage.
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What are passkeys? Experience the life-changing magic of going passwordless
Here's how to take the first steps toward ditching passwords for good.
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Two years in, Google says passkeys now protect more than 400 million accounts
Google Account users have authenticated themselves using passkeys more than 1 billion times, but passwords are likely to be around for years.
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