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Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams

Webroot

Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. The goal is to get you to give up sensitive personal details that can be used to hack into your accounts, and they are alarmingly successful.

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16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

Zero Day

We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next.

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I found a mini PC that performs like a speed demon (and comes in bold colors)

Zero Day

We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. To begin, the setup of Windows is a time-consuming pain.

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IVPN review: This VPN takes privacy to the next level

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We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. Here's who we'd recommend it to the most.

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How I upgraded my home Wi-Fi with a VPN-ready router (and why it makes such a big difference)

Zero Day

We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. Here's what I found.

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Securing Critical Infrastructure Against Cyberattacks

SecureWorld News

In July 2024, a cascading outage at several backbone providers, quickly dubbed "the Great IT Outage," knocked out connectivity for millions of Americans, stranding truck fleets, freezing retail systems, and forcing hospitals back onto clipboards for nearly eight hours. The human element remains a vulnerability.

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AI-enabled phishing attacks on consumers: How to detect and protect

Webroot

For example, you receive a text message from your bank using your name and asking you to authorize a recent purchase that happens to be from Amazon or another retailer you frequent. Be cautious of emails that threaten account suspension or demand immediate payment. When you enter your information, it will be stolen.