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Microsoft Exchange hacked, Defender broken, BitLocker bypassed
Microsoft's May Patch Tuesday looked quiet. Since then, there's been an unpatched Exchange CVE, three Defender flaws, and a new BitLocker bypass.
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Ring's newest 2K Indoor Cam Plus drops to $35, its lowest price yet
The newest Ring Indoor Cam Plus offers 2K video, night vision, two-way audio, and a damage-free stand. It's now just $35 (was $60) at Amazon.
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Lose your laptop, not your data: 7 Windows settings to enable now
Take these preemptive steps to protect your data and make your laptop more recoverable in case it's ever lost or stolen.
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Firefox 151 brings a big privacy boost and fixes 30+ security flaws
Firefox 151 is out for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android with fingerprinting protection, PDF merging, VPN locations, and security fixes.
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Microsoft is officially killing SMS verification for personal accounts
Microsoft is phasing out SMS login codes for personal accounts. Passkeys are the future, even if they don't work everywhere yet.
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This solar-powered 4K security camera just hit its lowest price
At $110, the Tapo MagCam 4K C465 is at its all-time low at Amazon. This solar-powered Wi-Fi security camera is as convenient as they come.
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Unpatched Windows zero-day from 2020 gives hackers full system access
Microsoft supposedly patched CVE-2020-17103 in 2020, but a new proof-of-concept exploit shows the vulnerability is still hackable.
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Microsoft backtracks on Edge storing your passwords in plaintext RAM
When a security researcher showed that Edge passwords are plaintext readable, Microsoft initially said the behavior was intentional.
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Our top-pick VPN is cheaper than ever at $2.29/mo right now
Get 28 months of ExpressVPN for just $64 and unlock privacy protection, ad blocking, and geo-blocked content access on 10 devices.
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Chrome 148 update fixes 79 vulnerabilities, including 14 critical
A recent Chrome update fixes 14 critical and 37 high-risk security flaws. None are currently being exploited in the wild.
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Best VPN deals: Protect your privacy for the lowest prices
We've scoured the web to help you find the best deals on VPNs available this May. Currently on discount: NordVPN, Surfshark, and Private Internet Access.
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Microsoft's May updates patch 120 security flaws in Windows and Office
This month's Patch Tuesday addressed 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, and cloud services, including critical issues in Word.
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I'll never buy another laptop without Windows Hello
I even go out of my way to add it to my desktop PCs! I'm talking about biometric hardware. Here's why it's so critical to have these days.
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Chrome 148 patches 100+ vulnerabilities, including 3 critical flaws
Google fixed 127 security vulnerabilities in Chrome 148, more than double the previous version. Update your browser now.
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Best VPN for Utah residents in 2026
Utah’s controversial new VPN restrictions related to age-verification laws are reshaping online privacy, but a trustworthy VPN service can still help residents protect their data and browse more securely.
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World Password Day: Fix these 4 security mistakes before hackers find them
You don't need to spend any money (or much time) to “celebrate” World Password Day.
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Get a year of McAfee's antivirus for $16 (85% off) for 5 devices
A 1-year license of McAfee Total Protection is now $16 (was $110) and includes extras like a network monitor and digital file shredder.
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Linux 'Copy Fail' flaw lets anyone hijack system privileges. Update ASAP
Copy Fail is a critical Linux vulnerability that lets any local user corrupt cached files and escalate to admin. Update your kernel now.
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ExpressVPN drops to $2.79/mo: A great deal on our favorite VPN
Save 78% on ExpressVPN's 2-year plan with an extra 4 free months. We tested it and loved it, giving it our Editors' Choice award.
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