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Google Wallet brings digital IDs to more states - how to add yours

ZDNet Security - Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:00pm
Plus, proving your age with your phone is about to get way easier and more private.
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Malwarebytes' new security tools help shield you from online scams - here's how

ZDNet Security - Mon, 04/28/2025 - 9:19am
Online fraud is costing billions - but Malwarebytes' new tools could be the secret weapon companies need to protect themselves and fight back.
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8 ways to protect your privacy on Linux and keep your data safe

ZDNet Security - Mon, 04/28/2025 - 8:44am
Using Linux is a good start - but it is not enough. These easy privacy tricks could mean the difference between secure and sorry.
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If we want a passwordless future, let's get our passkey story straight

ZDNet Security - Sat, 04/26/2025 - 5:00am
Passwords and passkeys each involve a secret. The critical difference: How that secret gets handled.
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How to prevent your streaming device from tracking your viewing habits (and why it makes a difference)

ZDNet Security - Fri, 04/25/2025 - 7:59am
Your Fire Stick, Roku, and other streaming devices collect your personal data for various reasons. If you're uncomfortable with that, here's how to get peace of mind.
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Why the road from passwords to passkeys is long, bumpy, and worth it - probably

ZDNet Security - Fri, 04/25/2025 - 4:00am
The passkey standard has reached a precarious moment. Let's not blow it, OK?
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The best VPNs for streaming in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

ZDNet Security - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 9:19pm
Netflix won't easily block our favorite streaming VPNs, and we've tried and tested the best VPNs for high-speed, reliable streaming.
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8 simple ways Mac users can better protect their privacy

ZDNet Security - Thu, 04/24/2025 - 4:34pm
Just because you're running Apple's rock-solid operating system doesn't mean your privacy is automatically protected. These simple steps will keep you safer.
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The 4 VPNs I swear by for Linux - and why I trust them

ZDNet Security - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 12:52pm
Looking for the best Linux VPN? Here are my favorites.
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Best antivirus for Mac in 2025: I tested your top software options

ZDNet Security - Wed, 04/23/2025 - 5:00am
Protect yourself and your Mac with the top antivirus software for Mac in the market, tested and recommended by our experts.
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Tired of unsolicited nude pics? Google's new safety feature can help - how it works

ZDNet Security - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 11:12am
The Sensitive Content Warnings feature shields you from images in Google Messages that may contain nudity and lets you easily block numbers - but you'll need to enable it.
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NymVPN: Introducing a security-first decentralized VPN with a Mixnet flair

ZDNet Security - Tue, 04/22/2025 - 10:19am
It's not often we see a VPN developed as more than just a way to hide your IP address and give you some online protection against tracking. So how does the open-source, Mixnet-based NymVPN project stack up?
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The best Bluetooth trackers of 2025: Expert tested

ZDNet Security - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 3:27pm
We've selected the top Bluetooth trackers, from AirTags to Tile, to help you keep track of your belongings, no matter if you're on iOS or Android.
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I replaced my Ring with this outdoor security camera - and it has no subscription

ZDNet Security - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 10:33am
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro provides AI-powered visual recognition technology with a host of home security features. Best of all, it doesn't require a monthly subscription.
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Motorola to outfit first responders with new AI-enabled body cameras

ZDNet Security - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 8:00am
Unveiled today, AI Assist aims to help public safety officers do their jobs more efficiently - and safely. Here's how it works.
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That Google email look real? Don't click - it might be scam. Here's how to tell

ZDNet Security - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 12:58pm
Until Google rolls out a fix, you'll have to be on the lookout for this particularly convincing phishing scam.
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Think GeoGuessr is fun? Try using ChatGPT to guess locations in your photos

ZDNet Security - Fri, 04/18/2025 - 10:10am
ChatGPT can 'read' your photos for location clues - even without embedded GPS or EXIF data. Here's why that could be a problem.
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Data-stealing cyberattacks are surging - 7 ways to protect yourself and your business

ZDNet Security - Thu, 04/17/2025 - 5:45am
The number of infostealers sent through phishing emails jumped by 84% last year. IBM X-Force offers these recommendations for defending yourself from all manner of malware.
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Update your iPhone now to patch a CarPlay glitch and two serious security flaws

ZDNet Security - Thu, 04/17/2025 - 5:16am
Apple's iOS 18.4.1 update fixes a bug with wireless CarPlay and resolves two security holes already exploited in targeted attacks.
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Why the CVE database for tracking security flaws nearly went dark - and what happens next

ZDNet Security - Wed, 04/16/2025 - 3:34pm
Expired US government funding nearly disrupted this global security system. How can we prevent this from happening again in 11 months?
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