Security: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

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Hackers have been targeting internet-exposed computers known as programmable logic controllers, causing 'loss of pressure and flooding,' the FBI says.

VPNs are vital cybersecurity tools, but using them for online banking can trigger instant fraud alerts, leaving your accounts frozen.

Soon after OpenAI revealed its AI models breached Hugging Face, Claude was found to have done something similar to three unnamed organizations.

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The hacking gang claims it stole over 4.9 million records, including some personal information.

In response, the FCC highlights some of the public support for the sudden, White House-backed ban on foreign-made advanced robots and power inverters.

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The company is also pioneering a way to update the Chrome browser without requiring a restart.

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The online health provider shared user data with platforms like Meta and Snap, according to an FTC lawsuit. Consumers have also complained of difficulties with canceling subscriptions.

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Windscribe VPN creates an experimental computer script that removes the mysterious Global Device ID (GDID) from a Windows PC, though it does break some functionality.

When AI copycats steal real creators' faces and content, social platforms do little to help. I spoke with victimized creators and legal experts to figure out how we can actually protect ourselves.

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From phishing emails to fake job offers, scammers don’t wait for midterms—new students are being targeted from day one. I spoke with security experts to find out how to stay a step ahead.

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Alongside bug fixes, iOS 26.6 will alert you when you've hit the maximum limit of blocked contacts.