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The company is signaling it wants to clamp down on third-party access to the Windows kernel to prevent a repeat of last Friday's CrowdStrike-triggered outage.

By Michael Kan
3.5

Session provides anonymity by allowing you to chat without divulging any personal information, making it a worthwhile private messaging app if you're willing to sacrifice some call and text functionality.

By Kim Key

Still, CrowdStrike may face a long road to restoring its reputation following last Friday's outage, which took out an estimated 8.5 million Windows devices after a faulty update.

By Michael Kan
3.5

ZoneAlarm Pro Antivirus + Firewall scores vastly better in our tests than the free edition, but it won’t unseat the best competitors.

By Neil J. Rubenking

Samsung's Auto Blocker stops app downloads from unauthorized sources. Initially opt-in, the feature will be opt-out with the One UI 6.1.1 update.

By Joe Hindy

The US alleges Rim Jong Hyok is a member of Andariel, a North Korean government hacking outfit focused on cyberespionage, including stealing defense and aerospace secrets.

By Michael Kan

A VPN can protect your web traffic from prying eyes, and that includes your BitTorrent activity. Whether you're a P2P seeder or leecher, these are the top VPNs for torrenting.

By Chris Stobing

Ping Li worked for Verizon for years while allegedly moonlighting as an agent for China's Ministry of State Security, according to US federal investigators.

By Michael Kan
2.0

ZoneAlarm Free Antivirus combines a feature-limited antivirus with a firewall that doesn’t do all that it used to.

By Neil J. Rubenking

Although the FBI unlocked the shooter's phone, the agency is still working to access his accounts on encrypted messaging apps, Director Christopher Wray tells the House Judiciary Committee.

By Michael Kan

Google's Chrome browser is also being updated to scan encrypted archives for malware by sending the data first to the company for inspection.

By Michael Kan

Although many of the sextortion attempts targeted adults, some also went after minors.

By Michael Kan

Need a VPN for Canada? We've reviewed the best in the business.

By Chris Stobing

Manage passwords, auto-fill forms, and monitor the dark web.

CrowdStrike reveals more details about how the global failure occurred.

By Kate Irwin

Security awareness company KnowBe4 noticed something was fishy when the employee's company-issued Mac began loading malware.

By Michael Kan

It’s the latest case of SMS-based two-factor authentication getting defeated. This time, the actress' X account was taken over via a SIM-swap attack on her Verizon number to push crypto.

By Rob Pegoraro

The Department of Transportation is particularly concerned that Delta Air Lines is not adequately compensating passengers after canceling thousands of flights.

By Michael Kan
3.0

While sleek on the surface, OysterVPN still needs several features, servers, and performance upgrades before it can take on well-established competitors.

By Chris Stobing

The US regulator is concerned that major firms, including Mastercard and JPMorgan Chase, exploit people's personal information to help vendors charge higher prices.

By Michael Kan