Over the past few years, Microsoft has been moving towards a passwordless future. Back in 2021, they introduced passwordless sign-ins for Microsoft accounts, and earlier this year, they streamlined the Microsoft account…
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A Windows security developer says this is the biggest threat to your PC
Cybersecurity can be complicated. (I sat in on a pentesting session during the RSAC’s cybersecurity conference this week, and I don’t envy them their jobs.) But not all of it is—especially when…
Windows 11’s crucial new ‘inetpub’ folder is laughably easy to hack
A few weeks ago, we reported that a mysterious folder called “inetpub” appeared on numerous Windows PCs after one of the April updates was installed on them. The initial impression was that…
Big March patch fixes dozens of security flaws in Windows and Office
Yesterday was Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday for March, which brought security updates that addressed 58 new vulnerabilities. According to the company, six of the vulnerabilities in Windows are already being exploited and attacked…
Do you cover your computer camera? Don’t forget this vital extra step for privacy
Ages ago, coworkers asked why I covered my laptop’s webcam. Then they saw a video where a hacker used a remote access trojan (RAT) to spy on two people sleeping. They started…
Do you cover your computer camera? You may not be remembering this one important thing
Ages ago, coworkers asked why I covered my laptop’s webcam. Then they saw a video where a hacker used a remote access trojan (RAT) to spy on two people sleeping. They started…
This hidden Windows feature protects you from dangerous web malware
Windows is generally pretty safe, but the internet is a dangerous place full of malware that’ll infect your devices if you aren’t careful. One thing you can do to stay safe is…
This high-risk keylogger malware is a growing threat to Windows users
Security researchers are warning of a dangerous malware that targets Windows systems. It’s a keylogger that monitors and copies keystrokes on devices in order to intercept passwords and other typed data. As…
Soon, Microsoft accounts will automatically keep you logged in every time
Up until now, whenever you signed into your Microsoft account, you’ve been asked whether you want to remain signed in. This is typical for most sites and services, where you need to…
Confirmed BitLocker bug prevents changing settings on Windows 11
If you’re on Windows 11, there’s a good chance you’re using BitLocker to protect your system files and personal data. BitLocker is enabled on most Windows 11 PCs by default, and that’s…