How to Not Get Hacked by a QR Code
Credit to Author: David Nield| Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000
QR codes can be convenient—but they can also be exploited by malicious actors. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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Google Fixes a Seventh Zero-Day Flaw in Chrome—Update Now
Credit to Author: Kate O’Flaherty| Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:42:17 +0000
Plus: Major security patches from Microsoft, Mozilla, Atlassian, Cisco, and more.
Read moreYou Don’t Need to Turn Off Apple’s NameDrop Feature in iOS 17
Credit to Author: Reece Rogers| Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:15:01 +0000
Yes, your iPhone automatically turns on NameDrop with the latest software update. But you shouldn’t really be worried about it—regardless of what the police are saying.
Read morePrivate and Secure Web Search Engines: DuckDuckGo, Brave, Kagi, Startpage
Credit to Author: Boone Ashworth, David Nield, Matt Burgess| Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000
What you look for online is up to you—just make sure no one else is taking a peek.
Read moreHow to Stop Google From Deleting Your Inactive Account
Credit to Author: Reece Rogers| Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000
Your inactive profiles, like Gmail or Docs, could turn into digital dust later this year. A few clicks can save them.
Read moreHow to Opt Out of Facebook’s Latest Two-Factor Authentication Change
Credit to Author: Reece Rogers| Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000
With Meta’s recent update to its 2FA process, the company now automatically trusts devices you often use.
Read moreHow to Get Facebook Without Ads—if It’s Available for You
Credit to Author: Reece Rogers| Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:18:52 +0000
Meta now offers users an ad-free option, but it’s only available in Europe for those who can afford the €10-a-month subscription.
Read moreApple, Google, and Microsoft Just Patched Some Spooky Security Flaws
Credit to Author: Kate O’Flaherty| Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000
Plus: Major vulnerability fixes are now available for a number of enterprise giants, including Cisco, VMWare, Citrix, and SAP.
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