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Deepfake Safety: Five Things You Can Do Today

The generation of images, videos, and voices through artificial intelligence is evolving at a pace that demands we establish clear criteria and good habits to defend ourselves from the dangers of abusing these technologies. Deepfakes are already part of our everyday online life, so it is a very good idea…

Top Online Scams to Be Aware of in 2025

The internet is undoubtedly full of great content, hobbies, information, offers, products, and people, but there’s also a darker side to it. We might not realise it, but every day we’re exposed to threats and scams as we navigate the online world. Curiosity and trust can be exploited to lure…

Meet the new features for Avast Free AV and Avast Premium Security

With millions of active users worldwide, Avast stands as a benchmark in cybersecurity. Why? Because of the quality of its solutions, the reach of its tools and because it is a platform in continuous evolution. A platform that today, once again, places our security at the forefront by reinforcing every…

Samsung Galaxy S8 Photos Leaked
Elements of new model hint at complete departure from previous offerings. New mobile devices and hardware are the worst kept secrets in tech. With every major label product launch, there are dozens of websites devoted to sharing the strategically “leaked” news with eager critics and consumers. Sure, it could be part... Read more
Secure your PC, Mac, or mobile device with Norton WiFi Privacy
Take charge of your public Wi-Fi security and privacy with Norton WiFi Privacy. If you’re not using a VPN when you connect over public Wi-Fi, you’re simply playing with fire. (If you’re not using a VPN even when you connect over your own network, you might also be playing... Read more
Political Winds Of Change Affect Tech Industry In Many Ways
Travel bans, import tarifis, and the impact on Silicon Valley. When the current US presidential administration first began releasing a series of executive orders in January, the public outcry was immediate and angry. One order in particular barred immigration and visitation from several Muslim countries, and the reaction from... Read more
Edge And Safari Use On The Decline
Dip in popularity of pre-installed Microsoft and Apple browsers. There’s a mindset shift taking place in the tech world, and it appears to be one that rebels against “forced” software and web browser choices. New reports have indicated that both the Microsoft Edge browser that came pre-installed with Windows 10... Read more
Toyota “Guardian” Software Leans Towards Safety Autonomy
Car maker’s software can detect imminent danger and take action. In the hotly contested race to get self-driving cars on the road, everyone from Uber to Google has a stake. But one company is quietly working on a less flashy option, one that only kicks in if the vehicle... Read more
Uber Admits To “Greyballing” Certain Riders
Method was used to deceive authorities worldwide. It’s been a rough road lately for the ride-hailing company Uber. From its earliest days, the company came under fire for encroaching on the highly regulated taxi and car service industries, not paying its drivers as employees (thereby denying them retirement savings... Read more
EMV Cards Lead To Rise In Transaction Fraud
40 per cent increase in fraudulent transactions in just a year. The US took its time rolling out the adoption of EMV cards, and in many places, the changeover hasn’t even occurred yet. Part of the delay is in forcing retailers to update their POS systems, which isn’t an inexpensive process.... Read more
Judicial Software Odyssey Blamed For Arrests
Courts in more than 20 US states face allegations of wrongful arrests. When most companies implement a brand-new software system to run the entire operation, there are bound to be glitches and headaches. Training all the employees, updating the hardware to run the software, and making sure the system communicates... Read more
Uber Cracking Down On Harassment With Departure Of Software VP
Ride hailing service takes swift action to help salvage reputation. It’s been a rough road for Uber, with everything from privacy accusations to sexual harassment reports. Recent political criticism has been lobbed at the company for its campaign contributions and its violation of a taxi drivers strike in the... Read more
New Mac Ransomware Targets Illegal Crack Tool Software
Think Twice, Pirates, New Ransomware Locks You Up For Good! Researchers have uncovered a new form of Mac ransomware, and this one’s a little hard to hate. While it’s never okay to write and spread malicious code, this one targets users who download illegal “crack” tool software. According to... Read more
Reviewed: Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery
Dig deep into your PC’s hard drive to re-discover lost files. There are a lot of storage options for our important files, and if you asked a hundred different users which they preferred, you’d get a hundred different answers. But one thing that every user has in common –... Read more
New Chrome Malware Is The “Snipe Hunt” Of Scams
Imaginary font message fools the unwary… There’s a new Google Chrome malware scam making the rounds, one that alerts users to a dangerous situation: the “HoeflerText font” cannot be found. Fortunately, there’s a handy update button in the popup box to help remedy this imaginary problem. Clicking the update... Read more
Cloudflare Leak Exposes Usernames And Passwords
Dormant bug threatens security of over 4.2 million domains. Thanks to the record-setting numbers of data breaches that have exposed literally hundreds of millions of consumer records, your chances of having someone use your identifying information against you are pretty good. But sometimes the culprit isn’t some hoodie-clad hacker in... Read more
GeoFence Software Grounds Drones Around President
Drones are a no-go when Trump is around! Even as drone technology evolves at lightning pace, the regulations surrounding drones are still being resolved. Amazon’s highly anticipated drone delivery system was initially stalled almost out of the gate due to new restrictions on “line of sight” operation, distances payloads... Read more
WhatsApp Adds “Stories”-Like Feature
WhatsApp Status now offers photo-based status updates taken by your phone’s camera, as well as the ability to add text, emojis, decorations, and more! This isn’t your grandmother’s social media anymore, or at least that’s what one company is hoping to project with its newest worldwide rollout. Facebook-owned WhatsApp... Read more
New Hacking Method Goes After Hardware, Not Software
A Dutch team discover a new hacking method but are the big tech companies listening? There’s chilling news coming from a Dutch team of security researchers who discovered a brand-new method of cyberattack. Typical hacking attempts require installing malicious code on a computer then trying to find where that... Read more
YouTube To Stop Lengthy “Unskippable” Ads
“Unskippable” ads will be ditched on YouTube – great for viewers but not so good for YouTubers! We all want something for nothing, and in the case of online video content, the trade off is typically annoying popup offers or irritating video ads that play before the desired content.... Read more
Yahoo Announces Breach Due To Forged Cookies
Yahoo customers are left defenceless as hackers bypass passwords thanks to forged cookies. Yahoo has been plagued with problems lately, many of them stemming from years-old data breaches that were only recently discovered and announced. Due to what’s being hailed as the largest data breach in history with more... Read more