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Not sure if a file is malicious? Upload it to VirusTotal
Not only does this scanner help your PC stay cleaner—you don’t have to even download a file to get intel…
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Discord is making public messages searchable. Here’s what to do
But after reading Discord’s blog post more closely, I’m not worried… yet. Discoverable servers are meant to be found publicly,…
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Microsoft pulls 7 eMudhra certificates from Windows. Here’s what that means
Microsoft had previously blocked the affected certificates directly on October 20th, but this new measure goes further by also removing…
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Identity thieves don’t care how old you are. Here’s how to fight back
Welcome to Safe Mode, your weekly report for pressing security and privacy news—and what steps to take next. Want this…
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Why is everyone talking about PHP’s ‘critical’ security flaws?
So what is PHP? And does it affect you? Here’s what you need to know. What is PHP? PHP is…
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Anthropic says AI malware is coming for your smart oven… eventually
Welcome to Safe Mode, your weekly report for pressing security and privacy news—and what steps to take next. Want this…
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The more I learn about password security, the simpler my passwords get
I’d say the ideal password is simple—while still strong, too. And what fits that definition can change depending on the…
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What does Amazon know about you? The answer is buried in your account info
Of course, having read that post myself while doomscrolling before bed, I resolved to look at my own profile in…
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Why the dumbest headphones might be the smartest ones
I was initially appalled at the characterization. Having lived through tangled wires and multiple snapped cords, I know exactly how…
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