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Beware: This Social Security Scam Installs Remote Access Malware on Your PC

The emails prompt you to download a Social Security statement, but clicking will allow malicious actors to install a remote access tool called ScreenConnect.

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Notorious Spyware Provider Faces $167 Million Fine for Hacking WhatsApp Users

The Meta-owned messaging app sued NSO Group in 2019 for trying to hack 1,400 users. NSO, however, says its technology 'plays a critical role in preventing serious crime and terrorism.'

Your AI Chatbot 'Friend' Isn't Human, Robotic, or Magic—It's Just Math

Like everything else, case law is affected by current cyber trends, and a panel at the RSAC 2025 Conference reveals that there's just as much drama in this new style of litigation.

RSAC 2025: 4 Cybersecurity Trends Shaping Tomorrow's Threatscape

Can our government protect critical infrastructure against cyberattacks? Will AI really take your job? The 2025 RSAC Conference answered these questions and gave us a glimpse at the security tools of the future.

How to Set Up and Use a VPN

A VPN is an easy way to improve your privacy online. We break down what they do and how to get started using one.

The Best Email Encryption Services for 2025

If you don't want the whole world reading your emails, you should encrypt them to protect your privacy. The best email encryption services we've tested can help keep snoops out of your messages.

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Abobe Acrobat Pro Too Expensive? Here's How I Password Protect PDFs (For Free)

Don't let your sensitive data fall into the wrong hands. These tools encrypt important PDFs without the need to spend hundreds of dollars on the full Adobe Acrobat program.