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Instagram plans to blur nudes DMed to teens, hoping to fight sextortion scams
The goal is not only to stop unwanted nudity in direct messages but to protect teenagers from scammers aiming to trick them into sharing their own nude photos.
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Apple warns of mercenary spyware attacks against iPhone users. Should you be worried?
Though rare and typically sent only to targeted individuals, mercenary spyware attacks being used across 92 countries are designed to remotely compromise an iPhone.
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Uber adds safety options that every rider should start using - here's how
With the ride-sharing app's new safety preferences, passengers can customize and schedule settings that give them more control over their security.
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Google Chrome is getting a new security feature to address memory corruption
The most popular web browser is getting a bump in security with the help of what Google's calling the V8 Sandbox.
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Android 15's Private Space feature could better protect your sensitive data
Available in the next version of Android, Private Space would provide an encrypted storage area for private apps and files.
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Google unveils new Gemini-powered security updates to Chronicle and Workspace
At Google Cloud Next '24, the company said it's using natural language to make detecting and responding to threats easier for security teams.
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All eyes on cyberdefense as elections enter the generative AI era
Humans are easier to breach than IT systems, and errant actors will use generative AI to exploit this opportunity.
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The music industry must find a way to stay in tune with GenAI
Artificial intelligence can continue to amplify human creativity, if everyone plays by certain key principles.
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Hijacked Facebook Pages are pushing fake AI services to steal your data
And millions of Facebook users appear to be falling for it.
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The best secure browsers for privacy in 2024
The best browsers for privacy help protect your online identity with third-party ad blockers, VPNs, and a pledge to never sell your data.
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This backdoor almost infected Linux everywhere: The XZ Utils close call
For the first time, an open-source maintainer put malware into a key Linux utility. We're still not sure who or why - but here's what you can do about it.
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Google survey: 63% of IT and security pros believe AI will improve corporate cybersecurity
Meanwhile, 36% were either neutral or disagreed that AI would play an important role in improving their cybersecurity.
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Want to keep getting Windows 10 updates next year? Here's what it will cost
The official price list for the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates program is out. For businesses, it's shockingly expensive. For educators, it's just a few bucks. Here's how it works.
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Expand your IT and cybersecurity skills with this $28 learning bundle
Enhance your career from home with these cybersecurity courses.
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The best travel VPNs of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
We tested the best travel VPNs that offer strong security and speedy connections while you're on the road, working remotely, or vacationing.
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WhatsApp vs. Signal vs. Telegram vs. Facebook: What data do they have about you?
Some apps collect and hold a lot of data about you, some the bare minimum.
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US, UK join forces on AI safety and testing AI models
The two countries will build 'suites of evaluations' on public and private models to improve their respective governments' understanding of AI and reduce potential risks.
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Google's latest project could help protect you against cookie theft
Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) will make stealing your cookies more difficult.
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Banks in Singapore begin sharing data to combat financial crime
Six banks will share customer data deemed suspicious in a bid to fight money laundering and terrorism financing activities.
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The biggest challenge with increased cybersecurity attacks, according to analysts
It's time for organizations to wake up to the cyber threat as new vectors, including generative AI, increase in importance.
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