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Is It Legal to Browse the Dark Web? Myths, Facts, and How to Access It Safely

4+ hour, 10+ min ago  (542+ words) You've probably heard of the dark web, but what's actually on it? These 5 tips can help you explore the dark web using Tails, Tor, and a VPN, assuming you actually want to go see. To understand what the dark web…...

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pcmag.com > news > ransomware-attack-closes-clinics-across-mississippi-cancels-surgeries

Ransomware Attack Closes Clinics Across Mississippi, Cancels Surgeries

15+ hour, 32+ min ago  (288+ words) The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) took down its systems for testing 'to be sure they are safe to use' and transitioned to using pen and paper for documentation and patient orders. A ransomware attack forced healthcare providers across…...

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pcmag.com > news > anthropic-rolls-out-autonomous-vulnerability-hunting-ai-tool-for-claude

Anthropic Rolls Out Autonomous Vulnerability-Hunting AI Tool For Claude Code

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (254+ words) The new tool, now testing as part of Claude Code, can scan codebases for security vulnerabilities and suggest targeted software fixes for human review. Anthropic is launching Claude Code Security, a new cybersecurity capability for Claude Code, its popular AI…...

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pcmag.com > news > atm-jackpotting-incidents-skyrocketed-in-2025-with-the-help-of-malware

ATM Jackpotting Incidents Skyrocketed in 2025 With the Help of Malware

2+ day, 37+ min ago  (377+ words) Hackers hit more than 700 ATMs last year, resulting in $20 million worth of losses, the FBI says. The malware can instruct an ATM to dispense cash on demand, no bank card needed. The FBI is reporting a major rise in hackers…...

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pcmag.com > news > you-can-jailbreak-f35-fighter-jet-like-an-iphone-your-weekly-security-download

Yep, You Can Jailbreak an F35 Fighter Jet Just Like an iPhone: Your Weekly Security Download

2+ day, 59+ min ago  (342+ words) Plus, governments around the globe are coming for your privacy, AI malware hits Android, and a luxury hotel scheme that's actually pretty impressive. It's time once again for your weekly dose of infosec news, where I apply my experience as…...

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pcmag.com > news > amazon-links-2-aws-outages-to-autonomous-kiro-ai-coding-agent

Who's to Blame? Amazon Links 2 AWS Outages to Autonomous AI Coding Agent

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (442+ words) The rise of AI agents complicates how tech companies diagnose and prevent issues. Was it the engineer's fault, the Kiro coding assistant's, or Amazon's management for letting it all happen? AI coding agents might be all the rage, but they…...

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pcmag.com > news > 3-silicon-valley-engineers-arrested-allegedly-sent-trade-secrets-to-iran

3 Silicon Valley Engineers Arrested, Allegedly Sent Trade Secrets to Iran

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (374+ words) The US alleges that the trio transferred confidential documents related to processor security, cryptography, and other technologies to a platform outside the US. The US has arrested three engineers in Silicon Valley for allegedly stealing trade secrets from companies, including…...

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pcmag.com > explainers > your-online-privacy-is-disappearing-why-you-need-a-vpn-in-2026

Your Online Privacy Is Disappearing Fast. Here's Why You Need a VPN in 2026

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (783+ words) A good VPN can protect your privacy and data, as long as you use it correctly. Here's how to choose the right one, cut through the marketing lingo, and get the most out of it. VPN stands for "virtual private…...

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pcmag.com > news > microsoft-bug-let-copilot-access-confidential-emails-without-consent

Microsoft Bug Let Copilot Access Confidential Emails Without Consent

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (289+ words) A code issue let Copilot pick up emails in sent and draft folders even though they were marked as confidential, Microsoft says. The company began rolling out a fix earlier this month. Microsoft has admitted that a coding bug accidentally…...

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pcmag.com > news > this-android-malware-connects-to-google-gemini-for-tips-on-hacking-targets

This Android Malware Connects to Google Gemini for Tips on Hacking Targets

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (380+ words) 'PromptSpy' appears to be the first Android malware that uses generative AI in its execution flow, according to antivirus provider ESET. Security researchers have uncovered an Android malware that connects to Google's Gemini chatbot to help it persist on an…...