The data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) has added a large number of compromised login credentials to its database. In total, 56.3 million email addresses and 124 million passwords…
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I write about online scams. A fake Nvidia livestream still almost fooled me
I cover security and privacy for PCWorld, but even I’m not immune to falling for a trick. Earlier this month, I tuned into a livestreamed presentation from Nvidia, the highest valued company…
Cut out ads, trackers, and phishing links on 9 devices for life — $15.97 with no subscription fees
TL;DR: Get lifetime ad blocking, privacy protection, and parental controls on up to nine devices with the AdGuard Family Plan, now just $15.97 through June 14 (MSRP $169.99). The internet seems determined to put ads…
Protect and encrypt your files with this free app
Most people think about encrypting files only when they upload something to the cloud. But there are plenty of files sitting on your own computer that deserve the same protection. That’s why…
World Password Day: Fix these 4 security mistakes before hackers find them
So many arbitrary holidays exist (ahem, Tin Can Day), but World Password Day is one fully supported by the PCWorld staff. We’re all for ditching weak passwords — especially when strengthening your…
It’s World Password Day! 4 free, easy ways to improve your security
A ton of arbitrary holidays exist (ahem, Tin Can Day), but World Password Day is one fully supported by the PCWorld staff. We’re all for ditching weak passwords — especially when strengthening…
Stop pop-ups and trackers for good—now just $16
TL;DR: Block ads, trackers, and malware across up to 9 devices with the AdGuard Family Plan for a one-time $15.97 (MSRP $169.99) through May 3. Ads have always been annoying. Now they’re also everywhere—auto-playing videos,…
The antivirus feature I skip on every SSD-powered PC
Antivirus software is so much more than it used to be. In addition to blocking viruses, malware, and nasty tricks like phishing, today’s security suites also include tools that don’t just protect…
Even trusted apps can infect your PC with malware now
You never click on links in email. You only install apps from known storefronts—Microsoft, Steam, etc. You add only browser extensions that have strong reviews and lots of other users. And yet,…
Chrome tracks more than you realize. Here’s how to take back your privacy
Chrome is the most popular browser in the world by a country mile. With more than 77% of the browser market across all kinds of devices, it’s most people’s first choice—especially after…