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How Secure Is Airplane Wi-Fi?

Airplane Wi-Fi keeps you connected while you're tens of thousands of feet in the air. It's convenient, but is it secure?

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Can Your Computer Be Accessed Remotely While It’s Off?

Can a hacker get into your PC when it's powered down? Yes, it's possible; fort instance, using Intel's Active Management Technology...

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7 Ways to Prevent Unauthorized Access on Windows

Unauthorized access to your Windows PC can result in more than just data loss. Here are the best ways to avoid it.

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10 Apple Ecosystem Security Features That Keep You and Your Devices Safe

When you buy an Apple device, you don't have to worry too much about your privacy and security, thanks to Apple's security features.

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What Are Microarchitectural Attacks?

Also known as side-channel attacks, microarchitectural attacks target the vulnerabilities in your hardware.

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Update Everything: This Critical WebP Vulnerability Affects Major Browsers and Apps

A major vulnerability, CVE-2023-4863, can give hackers remote access to your whole system. Here's what to do.

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What Is Wave Browser? Is It a Virus?

Yes, Wave is a genuine browser, but that doesn't mean it's not malicious too. Here's what to do if you've accidentally installed this service.

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Can Your CPU Be Hacked?

Yes, your hardware is vulnerable to cyberattacks, so how can hackers target your Central Processing Unit?

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Windows Security Center Won't Start? Here's How to Fix It

The Windows Security Center is the heart of your online protection, so it can be worrying if it can't start. Here's how to get it open again.

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8 Actions You Should Take if You Think Your Mac Is Hacked

Take note of these security tips to minimize the damage done by malicious actors. There are ways to still keep your Mac relatively safe.

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How DEB Packages Are Backdoored and How to Detect It

Did you know attackers can modify the scripts packaged in a DEB file to gain unauthorized access to your PC? Here's how DEB packages are backdoored.

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What Is Windows 11 S Mode, and Should You Use it?

Windows 11 S Mode gives you a more secure system, but is it worth it for your use case?

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The 8 Best Antivirus Programs for Windows 10

Want to tighten security on your PC? Here are the best antivirus software options for Windows 10.

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4 Ways to Block Apps for a User on Windows 11

Don't want your users from using a specific app? Here's how to stop some or all of your users from using it on Windows 11.

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A Beginner's Guide to Supervising Access to Computer Systems

Computer systems store a lot of important data, so how is such information actually kept secure? It ultimately comes down to who you give access to...

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What Is Network Security? How It Works and Why It's Important

You've probably come across the significance of network security, but what exactly makes it so crucial?

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Malware Dwell Time: Everything You Need to Know

The more time malware spends in your system, the more data it might have access to...

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Here's Why You Should Never Accept Unsolicited Tech by Post

Received any tech like a USB drive in the mail? However tempting it might be, do not use it: it could be malware or a scam.

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The 4 Best Open-Source Antivirus Software for PC

Looking for an antivirus suite that lets you check out the source code? Open-source antivirus software could be the solution.

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How to Disable System Integrity Protection (and Why You Shouldn't)

There are more reasons to leave System Integrity Protection enabled in macOS, but turning it off is easy.

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