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12/04/2024

FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Stop Sending Texts

The backdrop is the Chinese hacking of US networks that is reportedly “ongoing and likely larger in scale than previously understood.” Fully encrypted comms (Whatsapp , Signal, etc.) are the best defense against this compromise, and Americans are being urged to use that wherever possible.

US officials urge citizens to use encrypted messaging and calls wherever they can—here’s what you need to know.

11/14/2024

Dream Job Offer on LinkedIn? Be Careful, It Might Be Iranian Hackers

Suspected Iranian hackers are spreading malware through fake job offers that fool targets into downloading a malicious ZIP file, according to ClearSky Cyber Security.

10/26/2024

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10/24/2024

Try This Quick and Easy Trick to Get Better Google Results Instantly

Tired of Google's AI Overviews? Here's a quick way to get rid of them and remove any distractions.

10/23/2024

How to Cancel a Subscription Online Even When the Company Doesn’t Want You To

The FTC is forcing companies to make it as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up for one. However, until those rules take effect, there's a way to force a company to offer you an easy cancellation option.

10/23/2024

Why you should power off your phone at least once a week - according to the NSA

Turning off your phone regularly is one of the NSA's top cybersecurity recommendations. Here's why and what else to know.

10/22/2024

US Moves to Block Large Transfers of US Data to China, Russia, Iran

Proposed rules would ban six 'countries of concern' from buying sensitive data on US consumers.

10/21/2024

Chrome's 'Listen to this page' now lets you hear articles while doing other tasks

The handy accessibility feature now lets you play audio in the background.

10/21/2024

The Internet Archive hit with a new level of cyberattack via API keys

API key rotation apparently wasn't a thing at the Internet Archive

10/15/2024

Internet Archive is back up as read-only after data breach

"Please be gentle."

10/15/2024

Meet the Chinese ‘Typhoon’ hackers preparing for war

Of the cybersecurity risks facing the United States today, few loom larger than the potential sabotage capabilities posed by China-backed hackers, which

10/14/2024

Internet Providers Must Terminate Customers Accounts if They Pirate Copyrighted Content Court Orders

The US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has ruled against Grande Communications, a subsidiary of Astound Broadband, in a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by major music publishers. The court upheld the lower court’s finding that Grande is liable for contributory copyright infringement fo...