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Data backup as elemental security
It was a very typical situation of “yesterday it worked!” In the morning, the accountant’s laptop would not turn on. More precisely, it did turn on but the operating system
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TipsFact and fiction about hidden Wi-Fi network names
Hiding your Wi-Fi network name might seem like a smart security move, but in practice it does more harm than good. Let’s take a look at how it works, what side effects it can have, and how to properly secure your home Wi-Fi.
Malicious Chrome and Edge add-ons and ClickFix attacks
What do malicious browser extensions, crypto theft, and fake Chrome update guides have in common? We look at a recent campaign involving 19 infected add-ons.
Trojan TV, or the new risks of malicious proxies
How budget smart-TVs and set-top boxes infect home networks and join malicious botnets.
Dear diary: how OpenAI’s Computer History feature works, and why it’s risky
A new feature in the ChatGPT app for macOS keeps a detailed log of everything you do on your computer, and stores that data in a freely readable text file. We assess the benefits, the risks, and settle on a plan of what to do.