Antivirus & Cyber-security
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ChatGPT leaks personal data — how to lock down your account
By Madeline Ricchiuto published
ChatGPT's chat history makes it easy for hackers to access your personal data, from passwords to unpublished research.
Has your email or password been stolen? Here's how to find out
By Rael Hornby published
With over 22 billion user credentials circulating online as of 2022, here's how to check if your email or password is one of those that have been compromised.
70+ million at risk as cache of stolen login details to popular websites unearthed
By Rael Hornby published
A data dump of credentials has surfaced online featuring over 70 million usernames and passwords to websites and apps like eBay, Facebook, Roblox, popular MMOs, and more.
This data-stealing Windows malware bypasses Defender, but protecting your PC is easy
By Sarah Chaney published
New malware known as Phemedrone Stealer puts your Windows PC at risk if you haven't updated it since Microsoft patched a major flaw in November 2023.
This sneaky malware lets hackers access Google accounts without a password — here's how
By Sarah Chaney published
A recent report from CloudSEK researchers reveals a major security issue for Google account users, even after signing out or resetting your password.
Ad company spurs paranoia that 'your devices are listening to you' — here's how to check
By Sarah Chaney published
A marketing company claims, "It's true. Your devices are listening to you." With Android and iOS built-in protections, this simply isn't likely.
Update now! Google Chrome flaw could leave you vulnerable to remote hackers
By Sarah Chaney published
Your Chrome browser may have updated already, but you'll want to make sure as soon as possible. Otherwise, you could be vulnerable to remote hackers.
Untold number of Android users duped by dangerous SpyNote trojan
By Rael Hornby last updated
An untold number of users may have fallen victim to this keylogging, call recording, and screen capturing trojan. Here's what it does and how experts suggest you remove it.
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