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What are passkeys? Experience the life-changing magic of going passwordless
Here's how to take the first steps toward ditching passwords for good.
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Two years in, Google says passkeys now protect more than 400 million accounts
Google Account users have authenticated themselves using passkeys more than 1 billion times, but passwords are likely to be around for years.
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Red Hat's latest enterprise Linux delivers new features to tackle hybrid-cloud complexity
In addition to unveiling RHEL 9.4, the company says it will support RHEL 7 for an extra four years.
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The best travel VPNs of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
We tested the best travel VPNs that offer strong security and fast connections while you're on the road, working remotely, or vacationing.
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Ford's hands-free driver system is under investigation after fatal crashes - what to know
Another rough day for autonomous driving Just days after closing a Tesla investigation, Federal safety regulators are now looking into Ford's driver-assistance system, BlueCruise.
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91% of ransomware victims paid at least one ransom in the past year, survey finds
With more than half of organizations experiencing at least six ransomware attack attempts over the past year, many want more budget to cope.
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The best security keys of 2024: Expert tested
We tested the best security keys that can help keep your online accounts safe from hackers and phishing attacks.
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How to change your IP address, why you'd want to - and when you shouldn't
Looking for more privacy? Or easier access to a network device? Here are the steps for every operating system, and how to avoid address conflicts.
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These SMBs are hot threat targets but they're shrugging off security help
Grants are available to offset deployment costs, yet cybersecurity tools remain low in demand among the smaller companies that need them most.
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The best VPN routers of 2024
We found the best Wi-Fi routers on the market with built-in VPNs or easy VPN installation to combine privacy, security, and speedy Wi-Fi.
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How to turn on Private DNS Mode on Android (and why you should)
Enabling Private DNS Mode on Android means your searches and other DNS queries are encrypted and safe from prying eyes. Here's everything else you need to know.
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Driving fast or braking hard? Your connected car may be telling your insurance company
The era of connected cars presents a new privacy problem - and it could also drive up your insurance bill.
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Google yet again delays killing third-party cookies in Chrome. Here's what you need to know
Google now hopes to start phasing out third-party cookies in early 2025, instead of late 2024 as previously planned.
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The best free VPNs of 2024: Expert tested
Free VPNs can come with security risks. But there are solid limited-service free VPNs provided by reputable companies that may fit your needs -- here's what to know.
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The best VPN for streaming in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed
We tested the best VPNs for streaming that can unblock popular streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu, from anywhere in the world.
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How a new law protects your thoughts from tech companies – and why it matters
Welcome to the new data privacy frontier, where unregulated neurotech wearables are tracking, analyzing, and even recording your brain activity.
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Tinder's 'Share My Date' feature will let you share date plans with friends and family
The upcoming feature will help you more easily share the location, date, and time of your date and a photo of your online match.
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Brave search engine adds privacy-focused AI - no Google or Bing needed
Accessible in any browser, Brave's new 'Answer with AI' option provides an AI-generated summary - with sources - in response to your requests and searches.
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Android could soon protect you from malicious apps by quarantining them
Quarantining an Android app will hide its screens and notifications, prevent it from ringing your device, and make sure its services can't be called by other apps.
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National Guard will use Google's AI for faster disaster response and recovery
Targeted for deployment in time for summer wildfires, the AI-powered tools can quickly examine aerial footage of disaster scenes and create detailed maps of the area.
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