How to spot the latest phishing scams
…They claim that the Windows PC has a security issue -- for example, that the computer is locked or infected with malware. They then try to persuade the victims to install remote maintenance…
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Avira Prime review: Comprehensive, user-friendly antivirus
…To run other scans you must head to the Security tab, which has options for full, quick, or custom virus scans. The security tab also gives access to protection settings, quarantine, the…
Tested: These are the only free VPNs I trust
…While you do need to pay for the premium service, with access to all of its 11,500-plus servers and additional security features, CyberGhost also has a great browser extension that…
ChatGPT can access your bank accounts now. Here's why I'm not ready
…Using a secure third-party platform called Plaid (support for Intuit is coming soon), ChatGPT Pro (and eventually Plus) users can enable integrations with more than 12,000 financial institutions, allowing ChatGPT…
AceMagic's new mini PC oozes old-school Nintendo vibes
…Soon." I should note that AceMagic made headlines in 2023 for shipping spyware pre-installed on its devices, an issue it blamed on missing security certificates, and which has apparently been resolved.
I've tested dozens of VPNs. These are my top picks
…and offers a ton of different features including access to the TOR network over VPN, multi-hop connections, Meshnet file sharing network, a security suite complete with ad- and malware-blocking, and…
I love the PC, but I’m no longer a fan of Windows
…Windows 11 artificially ages old PCs A particularly controversial issue is the hardware requirements for Windows 11. Among other things, Microsoft requires TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and supported processors. From a…
Your browser is too nosy. Change these 5 settings now
…This is annoying -- and can even become a security issue. Browser notifications are now frequently misused for spam, dubious adverts, or fake competitions. That’s why it’s worth restricting this feature…
Windows 11: How to improve your security and privacy
…A common example is Mac users running Windows with a virtual machine to access Windows-specific programs. Virtualization-based security uses the same techniques to separate certain parts of Windows so that…
Microsoft Edge is about to lose uBlock Origin, too
…The transition between Manifest version 2 and Manifest version 3 tightens access to the browser from the extension's perspective. Microsoft believes that helps to secure the browser; extension makers believe that…