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2 Million Devices Were Turned Into Hacking Tools Without Owners Knowing. Here’s How To Check if Yours Was Affected

The residential proxy network routed malicious traffic through millions of compromised home devices. Here's how to identify the warning signs and protect yourself.

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Data Removal Statistics: 92% of Americans Are Concerned About Their Data Being Online, But Most Feel They Have No Control Over It

All About Cookies surveyed people to explore their familiarity with data brokers and data removal services, feelings about the availability of personal data online, and more.

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All Cars Sold in the EU Now Require a Camera Aimed at Your Face. It’s Still Not Clear Where That Data Goes

The new ADDW rules are designed to reduce road accidents by detecting distracted drivers, but gaps in the regulations have raised concerns over the privacy of driver data.

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Delete This FIFA World Cup Email Immediately If It Lands in Your Inbox

One click on the wrong World Cup giveaway could hand cybercriminals your name, address, and credit card details.

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Say Goodbye to Online Privacy? The UK Government Is Eyeing a Massive VPN Crackdown

The UK’s online safety dragnet is eyeing VPNs next, with Technology Secretary Liz Kendall promising a pivotal update in the coming weeks.

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Best Domain Registrars of 2026 [Tested]

From simple domain management to one-stop hosting, here's how five top registrars compare on price, features, privacy, usability, and support.

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Congress Just Took Aim At Infinite Scroll, AI Chatbots, and Kids’ Online Privacy. What Parents Need to Know

From AI chatbot disclosures to limits on addictive platform features, the House-passed KIDS Act could reshape kids' online experiences if it becomes law.

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Microsoft Didn’t Announce It, but Windows 10 Just Got Another Year of Free Security Updates

Microsoft quietly pushed back its Windows 10 ESU deadline by another year, giving eligible users more time to stay protected before upgrading to Windows 11.

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11 Million People Use This YouTube Ad Blocker. Experts Warn It Could Read Every Site You Visit

Security researchers found Adblock for YouTube, a Chrome extension with 11 million installs, could run on any site you visit if a bad actor makes one server-side change.

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How To Get a U.S. Phone Number From Anywhere (Without a U.S. SIM Card)

Need a U.S. phone number for travel, app verification, or a private second line? Here are the four real ways to get one, and which actually work for banking and 2FA.

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SIM Swap Scams: How They Work and How to Protect Your Phone Number

A SIM swap scam lets criminals steal your phone number to break into your accounts. Here's how to spot the warning signs and lock your number down fast.

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Are Free VPNs Safe? What to Know Before You Download One

Free VPNs promise privacy at no cost, but some quietly log and sell your data. Here's how to spot the safe ones from the risky ones, and when it's worth paying for a VPN.

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$10B AI Darling Mercor Hit by 4-Terabyte Hack, Exposing Biometrics and SSNs After LiteLLM Breach. How to Protect Yourself

An internal investigation into the late-March LiteLLM breach details a three-month notification delay — while dark web auctions and court filings expose the staggering scope of compromised files.

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Replit Pricing Explained: What Each Plan Really Costs in 2026

Replit pricing explained, including what drives the real cost beyond the sticker price, and how its plans stack up, dollar-for-dollar, against popular competitors.

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Replit Review 2026: Powerful Features, Unpredictable Price Tag

I attempted to build a legal case management app with Replit to find out exactly where it excels, and where it runs out of runway. Here's the tea.

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LastPass Has Been Hacked Again. Here's What to Do If You're a Customer

LastPass says password vaults weren't touched, but the 2026 data breach is the eighth time customer data has been exposed since 2011, and the phishing risk is real.

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Reddit's CEO Said He Didn't Want Your Identity. Now Reddit Is Asking for Your ID

Platform CEO Steve Huffman said Reddit didn't want users' identities. Now some users say they're being asked for selfies or government IDs.

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What Is an AI Website Builder, and How Does It Work?

AI website builders generate full sites from a text prompt. Here's a plain-English explainer of the tech behind it, plus what they do well and what still requires a human touch.

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Cloud Storage Pricing Guide: Compare Google One, iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox, and More

From free tiers to 2TB plans, here's what cloud storage actually costs across Google One, iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox, and more.

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.Com vs .Net: Does Your Domain Extension Even Matter?

Find out everything you need to know about when to choose .net over .com, the pricing difference, what they're used for, and why.

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AI Scams Are Getting Harder to Spot. Here's What They Look Like in 2026

AI scams use deepfakes, voice cloning, and fake apps to steal money and data. Here's what the six most common types look like and how to protect yourself.