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SIM farms infrawatch

The shadowy SIM farms behind those incessant scam texts - and how to stay safe

These fraud factories operate quietly to support large-scale scamming and phishing. Here's how they work and what to do if you're targeted.
3 months ago by Charlie Osborne in Security
Google brings Auto browse and Skills to Chrome Enterprise - and a new 'Gemini Summary'

Google brings Auto Browse and Skills to Chrome Enterprise - and a new 'Gemini Summary'

Chrome Enterprise is turning into more of an AI workspace, with task automation, one-click workflows, and new IT security controls.
3 months ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Artificial Intelligence
Firefox's split view enhancement

New Firefox update patches a whopping 271 bugs with help from Claude Mythos

Firefox 150 enhances split view, tab sharing, and other helpful features and patches 271 security vulnerabilities - update now.
3 months ago by Lance Whitney in Networking
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Google bets $32B on AI agent cyber force as security arms race escalates

With Wiz and AI agents, Google is gearing up for a cyberwar where machines fight at speeds humans can't match.
3 months ago by David Gewirtz in Artificial Intelligence
Surfshark Dausos

I tested Surfshark's new Dausos VPN protocol - here's how it compares to WireGuard

The latest protocol was built for 'better security and barrier-breaking speeds.' I tested its early-phase performance to see how it stacks up.
3 months ago by Charlie Osborne in Security
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PrivacyBee review: A reliable data removal service that I'd recommend to most people

PrivacyBee is one of the most comprehensive data removal services I've tested, capable of removing personal information from hundreds of sites.
3 months ago by Cesar Cadenas in Services & Software
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Protect your devices with our pick for the best antivirus software, now over 60% off

Bitdefender Total Security offers protection against spam, malware, and more - and the software is heavily discounted on Amazon now.
3 months ago by Alison DeNisco Rayome in Security
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I've been subscribed to a data removal service a month now - what I wish I knew sooner

Data removal services automate the removal of your information from the web, but their biggest benefit lies elsewhere.
3 months ago by Cesar Cadenas in Services & Software
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Why Netgear just got the first FCC router ban exemption in the US

You can keep buying Netgear routers in the US for now. Here's why - and for how long.
3 months ago by Lance Whitney in Home Networking
Windows Secure Boot status

Microsoft's latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected - how it works

Beyond fixing a host of security vulnerabilities, the latest Patch Tuesday will display your Secure Boot status to make sure you're fully protected.
3 months ago by Lance Whitney in Windows
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'Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault': Why AI led one company to abandon open source

Cal is moving its flagship open-source program to a proprietary model because it can't cope with the dangers of AI hacking its open code.
3 months ago by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Artificial Intelligence
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'Job seekers have to be detectives': 3 signs that listing is a scam

In a tough job market, having a recruiter offer you a job might seem like a blessing - but make sure it's legit first.
3 months ago by Erin Carson in Security
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Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

The FBI and NSA warn that Russian hackers are exploiting vulnerable routers, but there are ways you can take to protect yourself.
3 months ago by Lance Whitney in Home Networking
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The best data removal services of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Want to reduce your online footprint and seize your records from data brokers? Let one of the best data removal services around take on this frustrating job for you.
3 months ago by Charlie Osborne in Security
Apple's new iOS update is a minor one but you should still install it - here's why

Apple's iOS 26.4.1 update enables Stolen Device Protection by default now - grab it today

The latest iOS update also repairs a glitch with iCloud syncing and comes with the usual bug fixes.
3 months ago by Lance Whitney in iOS
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