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6 Easy Ways to Stop Companies From Tracking You
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (245+ words) The less data companies collect about you, the less they can share, sell, or lose in a breach. Start protecting your privacy with these simple steps. You'll want to opt out of AI training wherever you can, too. Many companies…...
Still on Windows 10? Here's How to Get Security Support for Another Year
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (314+ words) Microsoft's Extended Security Updates program for Windows 10 is now available through October 2027. If you're still on the older OS, you have three options, two of which are free. The ESU program provides critical security'updates'for unsupported OSes but does not include…...
Last Pass Breached Once Again, Hackers Gain Access to Sensitive Customer Data
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (259+ words) Though the breach occurred at a third-party service provider, hackers used that access to steal Last Pass customers' contact info and physical addresses. Password management app Last Pass has confirmed that sensitive customer data was stolen in a new security…...
New AI Scams Are Targeting You, Last Pass Was Breached Again, and an Urgent Warning for Apple Owners
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (281+ words) Last Pass is back in the headlines, Apple users are facing a troubling hardware flaw, and AI is making life easier for scammers. Here's what happened in cybersecurity this week. I'm PCMag's executive editor of reviews, steering our coverage to…...
Disney to Pay You Tube TV, Direc TV Users $50 M to Settle Price-Hike Lawsuit. How to Submit a Claim
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (211+ words) Distributors like You Tube TV and Direc TV were asked to include ESPN even in their lowest-priced packages. Additionally, the lawsuit claims that by owning both ESPN and Hulu + Live TV, Disney effectively set the baseline price for live TV…...
I Traced My Leaked Email Address to the Dark Web. Here's How It Got There
1+ week, 2+ day ago (715+ words) After AI-powered scams overwhelmed my inbox, I investigated how my email address ended up on the dark web'and discovered the many ways personal data slips out of our control. To help map how our information reaches the dark web, I…...
As the World Cup Begins, the Internet Enters Its Own High-Stakes Tournament of Scams
1+ week, 2+ day ago (368+ words) This week in cybersecurity saw a surge of World Cup-related scams, malware hidden in gaming tools, a fake breach-reporting incident that briefly disrupted a state portal, and more. I'm PCMag's executive editor of reviews, steering our coverage to make sure…...
Safer, Smart, and Active 24/7: Meet Life Lock's New Plans to Defend Your Identity and Financial Life
1+ week, 4+ day ago (403+ words) With new tools like Card Exposure Control and AI Financial Defense, now's a good time for a fresh look at Life Lock. Every week, it feels like there's a brand new scam or AI-generated threat putting your online security at…...
Google's Next Chrome Update Will Finally Kill Support for Ad Blockers
1+ week, 5+ day ago (370+ words) As 9to5 Google reports, Google will formally drop support for Chrome extensions built with the older "Manifest V2" system later this month and adopt the more secure Manifest V3 framework. It's been a slow process; Google got things started two years ago. But…...
You Use Multiple Platforms Every Day'But Are They All Actually Secure?
1+ week, 6+ day ago (877+ words) The safeguards we rely on must evolve faster than cyber threats do. Bitdefender's safety ecosystem can help you protect your digital life. Think about how many people and businesses have your email address, and how many logins rely on it…...