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tomsguide. com > computing > malware-adware > 100-million-mac-users-at-risk-hackers-are-hijacking-verified-apps-to-sneak-past-your-macs-security

New Mac malware bypasses security to target 100 million users

12+ hour, 3+ min ago  (527+ words) Mac users have felt safe behind Gatekeeper " the mac OS digital security guard that only lets verified, trusted apps onto your machine. But now, that gate has just developed a massive crack, as hackers have found a way to get…...

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tomsguide. com > phones > iphones > law-enforcement-has-been-able-to-read-your-message-notifications-apple-just-put-a-stop-to-it

Law enforcement has been able to read your message notifications " Apple just put a stop to it

15+ hour, 20+ min ago  (323+ words) Make sure to update your i Phone as soon as possible If you value your privacy and want to keep the messages on your i Phone and i Pad out of prying eyes, you'll want to update your devices as…...

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tomsguide. com > home > gardening > forget-chemicals-expert-says-this-common-laundry-staple-is-the-secret-to-banishing-stubborn-weeds-for-good

Forget chemicals " expert says this common laundry staple is the secret to banishing stubborn weeds for good

21+ hour, 32+ min ago  (663+ words) This laundry 'weed killer' is so simple The warmer temperatures are finally here, and it's the ideal time for tending to our backyard. However, this season also brings the tedious task of pulling out and getting rid of those relentless…...

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tomsguide. com > ai > anthropic-reportedly-lost-control-of-its-most-dangerous-ai-model-and-that-should-worry-everyone

Anthropic reportedly lost control of its most dangerous AI model

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (546+ words) This isn't good at all Just last week, Anthropic launched Claude Opus 4. 7, described as a safer public-facing version of Claude Mythos, a model reportedly considered too dangerous for broad release. Now, the company is facing uncomfortable questions after reports claimed…...

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tomsguide. com > computing > browsers > chrome-tracks-you-even-in-incognito-mode-change-these-5-settings-to-fight-back

Chrome tracks more than you realize " here's how to limit it

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (527+ words) Change these Chrome settings to protect your privacy Chrome collects data about your browsing activity, and Google isn't entirely transparent about what information it gathers. While the company keeps specific details vague, court filings over the last few years have…...

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tomsguide. com > computing > online-security > these-icloud-calendar-invites-look-legitimate-but-are-tricky-phishing-attacks-heres-how-to-tell

These i Cloud Calendar invites look legitimate but are tricky phishing attacks " here's how to tell

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (290+ words) The emails appear to come from Apple's servers but they're actually from hackers Invites from i Cloud Calendar are being sent out with notifications that look like they're coming directly from Apple email servers. However, they're actually part of a…...

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tomsguide. com > ai > i-use-the-patch-prompt-to-solve-everyday-problems-heres-how-it-works

I use the 'patch' prompt to solve everyday problems " here's how it works

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (564+ words) A small change can completely change your outlook The "Patch" prompt is a simple way to reduce any problem down to a few steps. This prompt is about figuring out what caused the issue in the first place, finding realistic…...

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tomsguide. com > computing > online-security > 108-malicious-chrome-extensions-found-stealing-data-and-injecting-ads-into-every-page-you-visit-delete-them-right-now

108 malicious Chrome extensions found stealing data and injecting ads into every page you visit " delete them right now

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (635+ words) The extensions have different publishers but send all the data they steal to the same place Even though we all know " or should by now " just how dangerous downloading a bad app on our phones can be, the same can't…...

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tomsguide. com > computing > vpns > protect-your-data-this-world-quantum-day-with-these-quantum-secure-vpns-and-they-start-at-usd1-78-per-month

Protect your data this World Quantum Day with these quantum-secure VPNs " and they start at $1. 78 per month

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (647+ words) Most VPNs haven't adopted the new NIST standard, but these VPNs have April 14 is World Quantum Day, a date designed to promote quantum technology. Quantum computers are being billed as the next big breakthrough in computing, and they're more powerful…...

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tomsguide. com > ai > ai-scams-are-getting-harder-to-spot-pay-attention-to-these-7-warning-signs

AI scams are getting harder to spot " pay attention to these 7 warning signs

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (384+ words) Steer clear of new and old scams empowered by AI Training your eyes and ears to better recognize a scam is a vital skill for most folks, young and old. AI scams can be very convincing " audio deepfakes that mimic…...