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AI-Powered Attacks: Smarter, Faster, and More Dangerous Today’s cyberattacks are not only more strategic but also alarmingly efficient. Criminals use self-modifying malware and AI-generated phishing schemes to deceive even the most vigilant users. These attacks are designed to adapt in real-time, making them harder to detect and stop. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s… Read more »

If you’ve been relying on Microsoft Authenticator to store your passwords, it’s time to make a change. Microsoft has officially begun phasing out password management features in its Authenticator app, and the timeline is moving quickly. What’s Changing? Microsoft Authenticator is sunsetting its password storage capabilities in a phased rollout: However, passkeys—a newer, more secure… Read more »

As summer travel ramps up, cybercriminals are ramping up their attacks — and airlines are in their crosshairs. A hacking group known as Scattered Spider has been actively targeting North American airlines, aiming to breach internal systems and access sensitive data for extortion. The FBI recently issued a warning confirming the group’s activity and noting… Read more »

If your Windows PC has been acting a bit off lately, you’re not imagining it. Microsoft’s April updates have caused some strange side effects—including weird folders, error messages, and even the dreaded blue screen of death (BSOD). The good news? In most cases, there’s nothing you need to fix. Here’s a quick summary of what’s… Read more »

With more and more people upgrading to Windows 11 — whether by choice or through an automatic update — keeping your computer up to date has never been more important. Windows updates bring new features, improved security, and better performance. But sometimes, those updates don’t go as planned. You might find that an update won’t… Read more »

If you’re noticing more emails from unknown/untrusted senders are ending up in your focused inbox, you’re not alone. Hackers have found a way to bypass Microsoft Outlook’s spam filter, making it easier to send harmful files through seemingly normal email links. Unfortunately, these files can be used to install malware on your device or steal… Read more »

Cybersecurity breaches happen very suddenly and can be completely devastating for any business, just like natural disasters that can strike with little warning. Whether it’s a company experiencing a data breach or a homeowner facing looters after a storm, the consequences of weak security—both online and offline—can be disastrous. Recently, Nebraska lawmakers debated a bill… Read more »

The Importance of Privacy on the Web Everyone wants their privacy to be a priority when browsing the web. People expect their personal information to remain secure and not be taken without their consent. This is where the Cookie Law comes into play. What Is the Cookie Law? The Cookie Law is a privacy regulation… Read more »

Imagine trusting a tech company to handle your data securely, only to find out they’ve left sensitive files wide open for anyone to access. That’s exactly what happened with Ahmedabad-based AI startup WotNot, known for helping businesses create custom chatbots. Due to a misconfigured cloud storage bucket, nearly 350,000 sensitive files were left exposed online,… Read more »

Using Windows 11 on an older, unsupported PC? Get ready for some unwelcome surprises. Microsoft is stepping up its game with desktop watermarks and nagging notifications aimed at users who’ve sidestepped the operating system’s strict hardware rules. These changes are part of their push to enforce compliance around the workarounds with unsupported PCs. Here’s what… Read more »