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Google's password manager gets killer upgrades for Chrome, Android, and iOS
Google announced that it would roll out a number of changes to how it manages passwords on Android, Windows, iOS, and Chrome, allowing you to log in to sites in a single tap and improving how compromised passwords are updated.
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See who's knocking with these killer Ring Doorbell and Amazon Echo bundles
The Ring Video Doorbell and bundles with the Echo Show and Stick Up Cam are on sale but only for Prime members.
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Mullvad VPN ditches subscriptions to protect your privacy even more
Mullvad, our favorite privacy-focused VPN, will only accept single payments going forward.
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Microsoft's new Defender for Individuals is a safety blanket for Windows and Android
Microsoft Defender is now live for both Windows PCs and Android phones, offering a clean, organized way to protect your devices against malware and phishing attempts.
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Don’t panic! Intel says Hertzbleed CPU vulnerability unlikely to affect most users
The ingenious "Hertzbleed" power scaling vulnerability is widely applicable to both Intel and AMD CPUs, but impractical for a large-scale malware attack.
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Boost your home security for less with this Anker Eufy camera for $30
Amazon's dropped the price of Anker's popular indoor security camera to its best price yet in 2022.
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Get 3 free months of ExpressVPN, our favorite VPN, when you sign up for a year
ExpressVPN is our favorite VPN and right now you can get 15 months for the price of 12.
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Apple, Google, Microsoft commit to killing passwords entirely
The FIDO Alliance said that Apple, Google, and Microsoft have committed to a passwordless future where you'll use your fingerprint or PIN on your phone to log in to virtually any other phone or PC—even a brand new one.
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Up to 100 Lenovo laptops are a security risk—what now?
ESET said Tuesday that it has discovered a UEFI firmware vulnerability that can allow an attacker to modify the firmware and execute whatever code they choose.
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How to protect yourself from digital stalking
The apps and services that improve your daily life can also be used against you. Here’s how keep your privacy and preserve your safety.
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Chrome's latest feature gives your browser a privacy checkup
The Privacy Guide will appear in a Chrome update soon
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This new Windows 11 security feature will force you to reset your PC
Microsoft announced new upcoming security features for Windows 11 on Tuesday. However, one of the most significant ones, Smart App Control, requires you to reset your PC.
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Windows 11 won't be fully secure until everyone has BitLocker encryption
Device encryption isn’t universal for all Windows 11 Home users. That leaves some vulnerable if their PC is ever lost or stolen.
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U.S. blacklists Kaspersky antivirus as a risk to national security
The FCC has deemed antivirus company Kaspersky Lab a risk to U.S. national security, and has added the company to a list of firms the U.S. government refuses to do business with. Should you?
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Nvidia's hackers say they've stolen 37GB of Microsoft code
The Lapsus$ hacking group is attacking some of the biggest players in the technology industry, including Nvidia, Samsung, and now Microsoft.
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Update your Asus router's firmware right now or risk botnet infection
New firmware protects a range of Asus Wi-Fi routers from the emerging Cyclops Blink botnet.
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Why the biggest laptop vendors are ignoring Microsoft's Pluton security tech
Both Dell and Lenovo appear to be passing on Microsoft's Pluton technology for securing their PCs. But the reason why might not be all that complicated.
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Stolen Nvidia certificates used to hide malware in driver downloads
Nvidia GeForce graphics card owners may be vulnerable to malware if they're not careful with their next GPU driver installation.
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Protect your home with this Eufy camera for $40
Amazon is selling the Eufy Security P24 camera for $39.19.
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Windows reset bug means 'Remove Everything' might not remove everything
A OneDrive issue is causing some basic security steps to be less effective when you reset Windows.
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Google's troubled Privacy Sandbox is jumping from desktop to Android
Formerly limited to the desktop version of Chrome, the new and unpopular alternative to cookie-based tracking is going mobile.
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Update Google Chrome right now to patch a dangerous exploit
The latest version of Google Chrome patches a bug that's being actively attacked.
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Protect your home with this Eufy video doorbell for $153
Amazon's dropped the price of this entry-level doorbell by $47.
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Beware: This fake Windows 11 upgrade infects you with malware instead
Hackers created an impressive fake Microsoft site to steal personal info and cryptocurrency.
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Microsoft: Keep those PCs on if you want updates
Microsoft now knows how long your PC must be on and connected to receive the latest Windows updates.
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Buy Acronis True Image, our favorite backup software, for $45 and keep it for life
The PCWorld Software Store is selling a perpetual license for Acronis True Image 2021 for just $45.
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Lock it down for less with this one-day sale on Eufy security gear
Amazon has a one-day sale on Eufy security cameras, solar panels, and more.
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Protect your home with this smart security camera from Wyze for just $36.60
Amazon is selling the Wyze Cam Spotlight at its all-time low.
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Secure your PC with our favorite budget antivirus suite for just $20
B&H Photo and Video is selling AVG Internet Security for just $20 for one PC.
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How to configure your Chromebook for ultimate security
Chrome OS is already tops at security, but with a few extra tweaks you can ensure the gates are even more secure.
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Norton 360 Deluxe, our favorite antivirus suite, is on sale for $18
The PCWorld Software Store is selling Norton 360 Deluxe covering three devices for 15 months for $18
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Antivirus deal: Get Malwarebytes 4 Premium for $29.99 (a 73% discount!)
Through December 31, you can get it for just $30 in the PCWorld Software Store with this discount code.
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Get a year of Bitdefender Total Security antivirus for a measly $10
Bitdefender is an excellent antivirus suite, and right now it's just $10 for a year for new subscribers.
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NordVPN is one of our favorites, and now it's 68% off
Right now you can get two years of NordVPN for just $89
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Meet Zephyr: Razer's crazy RGB N95 mask gets real
Razer's crazy mask is finally here with RGB, replaceable filters, and fans.
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What is a TPM and why isn’t mine working?
Everything you need to know about the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) required for Windows 11: What it is, what to expect on your PC, and how to turn it on.
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Unpatched Office attack reminds us: Don’t click on risky docs
Microsoft has confirmed an Office vulnerability that can be triggered if you click on an untrusted Office document.
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This USB-C Lightning cable should terrify you
Yes, this normal-looking USB-C Lightning cable works—but it can also spy on your laptop, phone, or tablet.
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Get Norton 360 Premium, our favorite antivirus, for a jaw-dropping $28
The PCWorld Software Store is selling 15 months of Norton 360 Premium covering up to 10 devices for just $28.
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Razer’s mouse hack highlights a problem: Hardware that pushes apps to your PC
A researcher has shown how merely connecting a Razer mouse to your PC downloads the Razer installer utility, which can then be used to take over a PC.
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Protect your PCs for two years with this killer $10 AVG security deal
Newegg is selling AVG Internet Security 2021 for just $10 with checkout code.
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Windows 10 will soon aggressively block dubious downloads
Windows 10 is getting tough on what it calls potentially unwanted apps (PUAs), blocking you from downloading them beginning in August. Here's what this means for your PC's security.News
Pirate gamers, beware: This malware targets you
Bitdfender recently discovered a new family of malware it calls MosaicLoader that tries hard not to be detected and works to install all kinds of malware on your system.
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What to do when your laptop is stolen (and how to prepare for it)
If your laptop is stolen, you'll need to act fast to keep your personal data secure—and actions you take before the hijacking can be crucial. Here's what to do.
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The PrintNightmare exploit is so scary, even Windows 7 got an emergency fix (but it’s imperfect)
Microsoft took the unusual step of releasing an emergency security patch for the PrintNightmare vulnerability, even for Windows 7—a dead OS.
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Mandatory Microsoft accounts for Windows 11 Home might be a good thing
Windows 11 Home will require a Microsoft account to install, a move that rankles users who prefer to use a local account. But maybe it's actually a good idea.
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Why Windows 11 is leaving so many PCs behind (it’s not just TPM)
Security features only in the newest CPUs may be responsible for why your Ryzen 7 or Core i7 get abandoned by Windows 7, not just TPM requirements.
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Stop! Why you shouldn’t panic-buy a TPM for Windows 11
Are you planning to buy Trusted Platform Module right now in anticipation of Windows 11? You really shouldn’t do it.
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Protect 10 devices with AVG’s Secure VPN for a mere $15
The PCWorld Software Store is selling a one-year subscription to AVG Secure VPN for nearly $45 off the usual price.
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