What’s the easiest way to protect your Windows-based PC? Aside from the usual stuff about keeping your security updated, you really shouldn’t be logged in as an administrator if all you’re doing…
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This Microsoft dev battles scams daily. Here’s the one tip he wants you to know
The RSAC Conference is a unique opportunity for speaking with worldwide cybersecurity experts. Many folks are so deep in the trenches that they casually toss out great tips whenever you chat with…
Microsoft is killing Authenticator’s password manager features soon
If you use Microsoft’s Authenticator app on your mobile phone as a password manager, here’s some bad news: Microsoft is discontinuing the “autofill” password management functionality in Authenticator. According to the announcement…
I saw how an “evil” AI chatbot finds vulnerabilities. It’s as scary as you think
On the top floor of San Francisco’s Moscone convention center, I’m sitting in one row of many chairs, most already full. It’s the start of a day at the RSAC’s annual cybersecurity…
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…
DDoS attacks have skyrocketed 358% year-over-year, report says
During the first quarter of 2025, the total number of DDoS attacks increased by 198 percent compared to the last quarter of 2024 and by 358 percent compared to the same quarter…
So long, passwords: 5 easy ways to use passkeys
By this point, you’ve probably heard of passkeys, a much simpler (and more secure) alternative to passwords. You don’t have to memorize anything or mess with complicated mixes of numbers, letters, and…
Shocked Lyft rider gets mysterious text with a transcript of her convo
Imagine you’re out with friends and you open a ride-sharing app to get to your next spot. You chat with them on the way, knowing that your privacy isn’t exactly sacrosanct in…
Need to surf the web anonymously? These 4 tools can help
When you surf, you leave many different traces. For example, servers and web services store information about you in cookies and super-cookies. The more often you use a provider’s service, the more…
Watch out! Don’t fall victim to these fake CAPTCHA scams on the web
You’re likely well-acquainted with classic CAPTCHA tests on websites. You know, the thing where you have to click to confirm you aren’t a robot? Type in the strange-looking letters and numbers? Select…