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This iPhone spyware may have hijacked your cameras — why didn't Apple warn us?
By Kimberly Gedeon published
A spyware called KingsPawn targeted high-profile individuals with iOS 14 devices, but why didn't Apple warn us sooner?

Adobe Reader flaw leaves macOS and Windows vulnerable to hackers — update now!
By Sean Riley published
Adobe Reader, Acrobat, and more are impacted by at least 56 vulnerabilities including some that leave macOS and Windows systems vulnerable to remote code execution by hackers.

Do NOT post on Twitter Circles — this nasty bug exposes your private tweets to the public
By Rael Hornby published
A recent bug allowing users to peek inside your private circles is causing a new privacy concern over on Twitter.

Never charge your phone at the airport — 3 nasty things that may happen
By Kimberly Gedeon published
The FBI warns the masses that hackers are hijacking public power stations to wreck victims' devices.

Free tax filing software caught spreading malware — have you been using it?
By Kimberly Gedeon published
Be careful! A free, IRS-approved tax-filing software got caught spreading malware. Have you been using it?

How to change password in Windows 11
By Sean Riley published
Knowing how to change password in Windows 11 can be the difference between keeping your laptop secure and potentially letting your personal data fall into the wrong hands.

This macOS malware can steal your private data, passwords, and credit card info — what we know
By Sean Riley published
The aptly named MacStealer malware has emerged as a new threat for MacBook owners with iCloud keychain data, passwords, and credit card info as its primary targets.

ChatGPT data leak exposed some users' credit card details — are you affected?
By Kimberly Gedeon published
In case you missed it, Open AI announced that ChatGPT was affected by a data leak that exposed users' conversations, credit card details, and more.

Microsoft releases emergency fix for 'aCropalypse' Windows vulnerability — here's how to get it
By Sean Riley published
Microsoft released an emergency patch for the "aCropalypse" screenshot vulnerability that impacted the Windows 11 Snipping Tool and Windows 10 Snip & Sketch tool. Here's how to get it right now.
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