"SECURITY" content on TweakTown - Page 1

We found 475 items for the tag: SECURITY

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Three million smart toothbrushes infected by malware were used in a massive DDoS attack

Recent DDoS attacks on a Swiss firm that caused millions in damage was the result of millions of smart toothbrushes being compromised.

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WinRAR version 6.23 patches up a very serious security flaw, so make sure you update now

A security flaw that would let hackers run code on a PC after simply opening the wrong RAR file, thankfully it has been resolved in WinRAR version 6.23.

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Google gets serious about making its Chrome browser more secure

Instead of security patches getting pushed through every two weeks, they will now be deployed on a weekly basis to maintain tighter defenses.

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Researchers train an AI to identify keystrokes on a keyboard by sound alone

Generative AI is going to be used to cause havok with online security, this new research paper shows how AI can track what you're typing using audio.

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Windows 11 and other Microsoft software get fixes for 132 vulnerabilities in latest patches

How many? Yes, that's a lot of security holes to plug in Windows, Office, and other Microsoft products - including six zero-day flaws.

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Microsoft exec tells us Windows 11 will get 'significantly' better security in future versions

Security has been a key area for Windows 11 from the start, but Microsoft is going to continue to push for stronger defenses for the OS.

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Own an ASUS router? Then you might need to patch it right away

Certain models of ASUS routers - a whole bunch of them, in fact - need patching immediately, so don't hang around if you own one of them.

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Own a GIGABYTE motherboard? It might be affected by a nasty vulnerability

Some 270 GIGABYTE motherboards (on AMD and Intel platforms) are apparently affected - and it's worth checking if yours is one of them.

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Patch Chrome now, as Google's browser has a nasty security flaw

That makes two zero-day vulnerabilities that have hit the Chrome browser in the space of a week, which isn't a good look for Google.

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Bad news on that ChatGPT bug - it leaked some credit card details

The better news is that the full card number wasn't leaked, just the last four digits, although other worrying personal data was spilled.

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There's now a fix for Windows 11's nasty 'acropalypse' security flaw

Good news - 'acropalypse now' has become 'acropalypse then' as fixes have been deployed for this glaring bug in both Windows 11 and Windows 10.

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Basketball fans, take note: NBA warns of personal details leaked in data breach

A third-party newsletter service was compromised, with personal information stolen that includes the email addresses of subscribers.

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Microsoft's free built-in VPN is going live in Edge browser

The integrated VPN has been spotted in the release version of Edge, so it should roll out more widely soon - although the service does have some catches.

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AMD Ryzen Master app has a glaring vulnerability - so update now

This security flaw could allow an attacker to take control of your PC, but the good news is that it's been patched in the latest version of AMD's utility.

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Windows 11 just got some vital security updates, so don't hang around, patch now

Three major zero-day vulnerabilities are fixed, and lots of other security flaws have been addressed, including some that Microsoft considers critical.

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An easy way to protect your kids while browsing the net with Google Chrome

Google Chrome's Enhanced Protection and CleanBrowsing DNS Family Filter offer a free, quick, and easy way to protect your kids while they are online.

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North Korean hackers are using never-before-seen tools to hack Gmail

North Korean hackers are reportedly using never-before-seen hacking tools to infiltrate Gmail accounts without Google's knowledge.

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Apple, Google, and Microsoft are seeking to ditch passwords

Apple, Google and Microsoft have announced they will adopt a common standard from the FIDO Alliance to enable passwordless logins.

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Your VR headset is likely vulnerable to this new eavesdropping attack

Rutgers University researchers have developed Face-Mic, an eavesdropping attack that extracts speech content from AR/VR headsets.

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You can be identified from your app usage alone, new research shows

Researchers have made statistical models that can identify a smartphone user from one day of app usage data one-third of the time.

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'Bored' security guard ruins $1 million painting by drawing eyes

A 'bored' security guard has defaced a famous painting by Anna Leporskaya by drawing eyes on the three faceless figures.

Reolink Argus 3 Pro 4PM Wire-Free Security Camera Review
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Reolink Argus 3 Pro 4PM Wire-Free Security Camera Review

Reolink offers a fantastic alternative to Arlo with Argus 3 Pro wire-free camera. Join us as we test it out in our full review.

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If your phone passcode is any of these it can easily be hacked

If you use any of these twenty passcodes for security for your iPhone or Android device, your phone can easily be hacked.

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Joe Biden's official app had a bug that exposed user voting history

A bug has been found in Joe Biden's official campaign app and this bug exposed sensitive user information, even voting history.

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Anonymous releases video threatening to expose Minneapolis Police

Anonymous has released a video threatening to expose the Minneapolis Police Department.

WD ReadyView Four-Camera Surveillance System Review
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WD ReadyView Four-Camera Surveillance System Review

WD enters the DIY security surveillance market with ReadyView. Here's our full look at the four-camera model.

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Microsoft Teams patched a flaw that could allow account takeover

The researchers who discovered the flaw have been working with Microsoft to patch it.

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The Tor Project laid off 13 staff members due to coronavirus

The Tor Project says the layoffs were required to keep its service available.

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Zoom business partners allegedly knew about its security issues

Zoom security issues were so rampant that Dropbox started paying hackers to find them.

Reolink Argus PT Wire-Free Security Camera Review
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Reolink Argus PT Wire-Free Security Camera Review

Reolink adds pan, tilt, and zoom support to the Argus lineup with the Argus PT wireless security camera. Let's take a look at it.

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Windows has two security flaws that could give attackers remote access

Microsoft has warned Windows users of two critical operating system flaws that can open PC's up to attacks.

Swann Smart Security System 8-Channel 4K Professional NVR Review
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Swann Smart Security System 8-Channel 4K Professional NVR Review

Swann offers a new "spotlight" feature with its Professional NVR solutions. Here's our review of the 8-channel 4K Ultra HD model.

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Microsoft fires digital rocket at world's largest cybercrime network

One of the biggest players in the cybercriminal botnet ecosystem has just felt the wrath of Microsoft.

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Pentagon & DoD invest millions in mid-air drone fishing technology

The Pentagon and DoD are planning on catching drones mid-air with a new net system.

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Jeff Bezos' now girlfriend might've leaked those marriage ending texts

Jeff Bezos' girlfriend reportedly forwarded text messages to her brother who then sold them off.

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Hackers can win a Tesla Model 3 + $1 million if they can hack a Tesla

Hackers can will a Tesla Model 3 + $1 million dollars if they can hack a Tesla Model 3.

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Samsung Releases Portable SSD T7 Touch - the New Standard in Speed and Security for External Storage Devices

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'Project Artemis' is Microsoft's weapon against online child predators

Microsoft has a new weapon called 'Project Artemis' that can bust online child predators.

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Facebook user data exposed online again, 267 million accounts now wild

A security researcher has reported that Facebook had more than 267 million users.

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USA has the most CCTV cameras per person than anywhere in the world

The USA holds 1st place for the highest number of CCTV cameras per person in the world.

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Man stopped by TSA before boarding flight with weird gun-shaped object

A man has been stopped before getting on a plane with a weird gun-shaped object.

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New research reveals top 5 most secure Password Managers

How secure are your passwords and how well do you manage them? Maybe a Password Manager app is something to consider.

Defender 4K CCTV Security Review
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Defender 4K CCTV Security Review

Defender's 4K CCTV security system kit gets reviewed. Should it be the one you pick for your home? Let's see.

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You can ask intruders to kindly leave with Amazon's new 'Stick Up Cam'

Stick Up has announced two camera variants that can add a new level of security to your home.

Ubiquiti UniFi Protect Video Security Review
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Ubiquiti UniFi Protect Video Security Review

Ubiquiti's UniFi Protect offers all the flexibility one would need for their home security needs. Here's our full review.

Annke Helm I5 Camera Kit Review
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Annke Helm I5 Camera Kit Review

The Helm could be the best budget PoE system on the market.

Reolink Argus Eco Security Camera Review
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Reolink Argus Eco Security Camera Review

Reolink adds Argus Eco, a wire-free bullet camera.

Reolink Argus Pro Wire-Free Camera Review
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Reolink Argus Pro Wire-Free Camera Review

Argus Pro adds to Reolinks Wire-Free lineup as a fantastic budget option.

Arlo Ultra 4K Single Camera Kit Review
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Arlo Ultra 4K Single Camera Kit Review

Arlo adds 4K support to its popular line of security cameras, but does that offset the increased costs?

Reolink RLC-422 PoE Dome Camera Review
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Reolink RLC-422 PoE Dome Camera Review

Full featured SuperHD for under a $100US.