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  • A close-up of a phone screen showing IPv4 address, Configure IP, and IP Address settings.

    Can a hacker really do anything with your IP address?

    By Husain Parvez 52 min ago

    Your IP address won’t give a hacker your passwords, yet it can point attackers to your home network. Here’s what IPv6 changes and how to stay protected.

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  • Phone being held with an alert sign above symbolizing spam and scam messages.

    How do spam callers get your number in the first place?

    By Jack Peachey 14 hours ago

    Ever wonder how a total stranger ended up with your phone number? The answer starts earlier than you think, and a few small habits can keep it from spreading.

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  • Man playing a soccer game on a video game console at night.

    What does NAT type mean for online gaming?

    By Ben Stegner 16 hours ago

    If you regularly play online games, you may have noticed a setting called NAT type or even got an alert about it. Here's what it means and why it matters.

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  • An iPhone showing a stylized version of the Apple logo that looks like a padlock.

    5 iPhone security settings you should change to protect your data

    By Filipe Espósito 21 hours ago

    Your iPhone has great security features, but some of them need configuration to work their best.

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  • A hand holds a credit card above a laptop displaying Black Friday text, surrounded by cardboard boxes and packing material.

    November is the month of fake Black Friday tech deals - here's how to spot them

    By Husain Parvez 1 day ago

    November is generally a great time to buy tech, but you’ll want to avoid pitfalls like inflated discounts and outright scams. Here's how to stay safe.

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  • Binance logo.

    Binance attackers used fake job interviews to pull off $6.3 billion crypto heist

    By Mariella Moon 4 days ago

    Binance has revealed more details about the cyber attack that resulted in the loss of $6.34 billion in digital assets.

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  • A hand inserting a USB cable into a labeled USB port.

    Is it actually safe to charge your iPhone at airport USB ports?

    By Jonny Evans 6 days ago

    Using a random USB charger can be unsafe, even though the risk is minimal. Thankfully, you have ways to protect your devices.

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  • Blurred, out-of-focus photo of playing cards face-up on a green felt table, with stacks of chips and a player's arm visible in the background.

    Hacker may have stolen millions in a malware attack against online poker players

    By Anna Washenko 10 days ago

    Wired has the story of a superuser cheating scandal.

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  • Homeland security website

    Hackers leaked details of more than 41,000 Homeland Security personnel

    By Mariella Moon 10 days ago

    A hacktivist group stole the information of ICE agents and border police from Homeland Security.

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  • A message bubble on a fishing hook, hung over a cartoon illustration of a smartphone.

    What are wrong number text scams, and how can you avoid them?

    By Ben Stegner 12 days ago

    It’s not an honest mistake; it’s the start of an attack on your wallet.

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  • The Google Wallet logo displayed on a smartphone.

    What are the different types of digital wallets?

    By Yoni Yardeni 15 days ago

    Digital wallets can completely remove the need to carry cards and cash, but there's a lot more to them than just your usual Apple, Samsung and Google offerings.

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  • Capcom logo in front of its California office.

    Capcom confirms data breach that affected 11.7 million users

    By Jackson Chen 15 days ago

    Capcom ID is still available to use, but users may see more phishing scam emails.

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  • Illustration of hands at a laptop with images of caution and danger floating above the keyboard.

    Government websites in the EU and Canada taken offline over PHP vulnerability

    By Anna Washenko 18 days ago

    All websites using PHP should update to the latest security patch.

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  • Stock image of someone typing on a laptop with scary internet security symbols hovering above

    Two dangerous internet security issues are putting site admins on edge

    By Steve Dent 18 days ago

    The web is a bit of a hot mess today following the discovery of two severe vulnerabilities.

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  • Pop-ups reading

    How to stop fake virus pop-ups on your Windows PC

    By Kari Paul 19 days ago

    Blaring security alerts that urge you to call a number or download a scanner are bogus, and you can shut them up easily.

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  • Robot vacuum in the foreground; a mother playing with her child on the couch in the background.

    Robot vacuums have a major privacy problem you should be aware of

    By Thomas Godwin 20 days ago

    Your robot vacuum's microphone and camera are useful for more efficient cleaning, but it's vital to know how that information is stored and shared.

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  • Fingers typing on a laptop with a bug icon inside a triangle above, indicating a threat.

    Is paid antivirus actually a waste of money for your PC in 2026?

    By Jack Whitcombe 20 days ago

    Subscribing to an antivirus suite kept you safe a long time ago, but they're much less useful for most people today.

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  • Three red laser beams against a black background.

    Why you should never point a laser pointer at a security camera

    By Beatriz Valero de Urquia 21 days ago

    Laser pointers are known to damage security cameras, but do they really? Here's what damage can actually be done.

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  • An Amazon Echo Dot sitting on a table in the foreground. In the background a woman is sitting down out of focus.

    The reason your Amazon Alexa devices are always listening

    By Deven McClure 21 days ago

    Alexa devices have microphones that are always listening, but what does Amazon do with that data? It's up to you.

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  • Blue lock placed on a laptop displaying the Google logo.

    How to improve your online privacy and security in Google Chrome

    By Jack Peachey 26 days ago

    Google has much to gain by collecting data from you through your activity on Chrome, but you can make it harder.

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  • A driver touches their car's infotainment screen while blue-light displays indicate all the data it generates and transmits

    Study finds many new cars share your data with third-party companies

    By Luke James 28 days ago

    A study by Northeastern University and Consumer Reports found that automakers are collecting data to allow advertisers to build in-depth profiles on consumers.

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  • Man connecting an Ethernet cable to the back of a router.

    Should you buy or rent your router from your internet service provider?

    By Ben Stegner 1 month ago

    Internet service providers often offer their routers for a monthly fee, and some let you buy the equipment outright.

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  • Photo of a Flock camera

    Florida county finds 11 unpermitted Flock cameras with unidentified owners

    By Anna Washenko 1 month ago

    St. Lucie County thought it had 52 Flock cameras, but found many more that were unaccounted for and unpermitted.

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  • Photo of iPhones on display in a retail setting.

    Police may have new ways to access data on locked iPhones

    By Anna Washenko 1 month ago

    A training video reportedly demonstrates how police can evade an Apple security feature.

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  • The different routers of differing ages and uses, lined up next to each other.

    Can you still use your router if it doesn't get firmware updates?

    By Thomas Godwin 1 month ago

    Internet router manufacturers often do a good job of keeping their devices updated, but what should you do once they cease support? Here are some simple tips.

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  • Hand holding smartphone near a wireless router with cables connected.

    How to improve your router's security in 10 minutes

    By Ben Stegner 1 month ago

    Most internet routers are solid out of the box, but that doesn't mean they can't be made more secure. Often, all you need to do is tweak a few settings.

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  • Photo of the J Edgar Hoover building's gray stone facade, with horizontal shadows cast over the insignia for the FBI.

    ShinyHunters hackers claim to have 2-3TB of sensitive information about FBI employees

    By Anna Washenko 2 months ago

    Financial extortion doesn’t seem to be the group’s goal this time.

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