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The security of our personal devices is more important than ever. Donna, a resident of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, reached out with a distressing situation that many of us might find all too relatable. Her story is a stark reminder of how quickly technology can turn from a tool into a tormentor when in the wrong hands – even if those …

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One of the most advanced Trojans targeting banking apps has gotten an upgrade. Vultur has been wreaking havoc on Androids since security firm ThreatFabric discovered it in 2021. According to researchers with NCC Group, the malware has reemerged and is even stealthier than before. You might remember Vultur for the notoriety it gained for its ability to screen record on …

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Have you ever switched to a new Android device or reinstalled an app, only to realize that your previously purchased apps and in-app items are missing? Well, we’re here to walk you through the steps to restore those valuable apps and in-app purchases you made in the past. Android phone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson) How to restore apps and in-app purchases …

Although a private browsing mode known as “Incognito” in Google’s widely used Chrome browser has been available for nearly a decade, a legal settlement involving the way it works has cast new attention on this commonly available setting. The settlement disclosed Monday in a federal court is primarily designed to ensure that users who use Incognito mode in Chrome get …

Russian-backed hackers are using malware disguised as a PDF encryption tool to steal your information. According to the Threat Analysis Group report, Coldriver will send victims encrypted PDFs. When the unsuspecting victim replies saying they can’t see the PDF, the group will send a download link that poses as an encryption tool. But it’s really malware. According to Threat Analysis …

Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks, so much so they began rolling outlandish ideas every April Fools’ Day not long after starting their company more than a quarter century ago. One year, Google posted a job opening for a Copernicus research center on the moon. Another year, the company said it planned to roll out a …

While it may be incredibly tempting to have a “go with the flow” mindset like the rest of your vacation, your technology definitely should not be compromised while traveling. Much like we would advise against using public hot spots, hopping onto a public Wi-Fi on-board or at your destination is not always worth the risk. Not all cruise lines are …