NEWS

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Many major websites allow users to have weak passwords

November 29, 2023

A new study that looked at the password requirements of the most popular websites came to a disappointing but not surprising conclusion.

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A week in security (November 20 – November 26)

November 27, 2023

A list of topics we covered in the week of November 20 to November 26 of 2023

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Windows Hello fingerprint authentication can be bypassed on popular laptops

November 24, 2023

Researchers have found several weaknesses in the fingerprint authentication for Windows Hello on popular laptops.

Chrome wants to make cripple ad blockers

Chrome pushes forward with plans to limit ad blockers in the future

November 23, 2023

Google has set a date for the introduction of Manifest V3 which will hurt the capabilities of many ad blockers.

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$19 Stanley cup deal is a Black Friday scam

November 23, 2023

What better way to kick off the holiday scamming season than by offering a Black Friday sale on one of the most popular products around: a Stanley cup.

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Explained: Privacy washing

November 22, 2023

Google's recently been accused of "privacy washing", despite claiming its a privacy-focused company. But what is privacy washing?

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Nothing Chats pulled from Google Play

November 21, 2023

Nothing's new message app Chats has been pulled from Google Play after harsh criticism about security issues.

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How to stop fake System notifications on macOS

November 21, 2023

Browser push notifications are becoming a problem on macOS. Learn how to remove them.

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Why less is more: 10 steps to secure customer data

November 21, 2023

The Australian Cyber Security Centre has provided 10 steps for small and medium businesses to store customers' personal data securely.