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Microsoft’s branding power is being used by criminals to funnel victims to tech support scam centers – here’s what you need to know
Fake Microsoft alerts are pushing users into panic-driven, costly mistakes Visual authenticity no longer guarantees safety in a manipulated digital landscape Cyberattacks increasingly target human psychology rather than technical weaknesses The authority and familiarity of a major brand like Microsoft often offers users a sense of assurance – but new…
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Have hackers met their match? This microSD card is apparently uncrackable – but I can only wince at the tiny 128GB capacity
Flexxon X-Mask Pro microSD card encryption system relies on a Windows tool 128GB of storage feels outdated in today’s high-capacity memory standards The $228 and $428 price points raise doubts about its consumer practicality In an era when cybercriminals constantly devise new methods to breach data security, even storage devices…
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Claude Code comes to the masses – and it’s a game-changer for wannabe coding masters
Anthropic has made Claude Code easier for anyone to use, regardless of technical training Users can access Claude Code on a web browser or phone and assign multiple coding tasks, steering them in real time The tool’s new accessibility opens up advanced coding capabilities to non-developers and solo creators Anthropic…
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TikTok videos used to hide dangerous malware attacks – here’s how to stay safe
TikTok videos trick users into running malicious commands disguised as software activators Aura Stealer malware steals passwords, cookies, and crypto wallet data from infected systems Avoid suspicious links, use official software, and keep security tools fully updated The dreaded ClickFix malware attacks are now targeting TikTok users, tricking them into…
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Can engineering catch up with quantum physics and bring us useful quantum computing
As quantum computing is attracting unprecedented investment, with $3 billion flowing into the sector in just the first half of September through major venture deals and public markets, critical infrastructure challenges remain and threaten to undermine the technology’s ambitious scaling goals. While quantum computers promise revolutionary advances in artificial intelligence,…
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Worrying WatchGuard VPN bug could let hackers hijack your devices – here’s how to stay safe
CVE-2025-9242 allows unauthenticated remote code execution on WatchGuard Fireware devices Vulnerability affects VPN configurations using IKEv2 with dynamic gateway peers Businesses should patch affected versions and restrict internet access to essential devices only WatchGuard Fireware, the operating system powering much of WatchGuard’s software, carried a critical severity vulnerability that allowed…
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