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Instagram plans to blur nudes DMed to teens, hoping to fight sextortion scams

ZDNet Security - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 12:10pm
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?

ZDNet Security - Thu, 04/11/2024 - 10:02am
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

ZDNet Security - Wed, 04/10/2024 - 1:59pm
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

ZDNet Security - Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:02am
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

ZDNet Security - Tue, 04/09/2024 - 10:04am
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

ZDNet Security - Tue, 04/09/2024 - 8:00am
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

ZDNet Security - Mon, 04/08/2024 - 12:39pm
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

ZDNet Security - Mon, 04/08/2024 - 12:27pm
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

ZDNet Security - Mon, 04/08/2024 - 12:12pm
And millions of Facebook users appear to be falling for it.
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The best secure browsers for privacy in 2024

ZDNet Security - Sun, 04/07/2024 - 6:54pm
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

ZDNet Security - Fri, 04/05/2024 - 2:36pm
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

ZDNet Security - Thu, 04/04/2024 - 4:58pm
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

ZDNet Security - Wed, 04/03/2024 - 3:56pm
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

ZDNet Security - Wed, 04/03/2024 - 11:30am
Enhance your career from home with these cybersecurity courses.
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The best travel VPNs of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

ZDNet Security - Wed, 04/03/2024 - 10:39am
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?

ZDNet Security - Wed, 04/03/2024 - 5:48am
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

ZDNet Security - Tue, 04/02/2024 - 1:47pm
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

ZDNet Security - Tue, 04/02/2024 - 12:00pm
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

ZDNet Security - Mon, 04/01/2024 - 4:34pm
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

ZDNet Security - Mon, 04/01/2024 - 1:37pm
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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