No Microsoft Account? No Windows 11
If you’re attempting to install Windows 11 on a machine using only a local account without signing into Microsoft, and you’re wondering why doing so appears to have become more difficult or obscure, it [...]
23andMe Bankruptcy & Data Privacy
Last month, 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As 23andMe enters bankruptcy, the genetic data from 15 million people is up for sale. What happens to the DNA-derived genetic data 23andMe [...]
A new twist on website based attacks that I’m afraid some folks might fall for
The ClickFix attack tactic seems to be gaining traction among threat actors. Over 100 auto dealerships were being abused in a supply chain attack from a compromised shared video service that is [...]
Amazon is removing a key privacy feature from its Echo smart speakers — and Alexa+ is to blame
On March 28, Amazon will remove the ability to have Alexa process your voice requests locally and will start sending all of your recordings to the cloud to be processed there, rather [...]
Apple Adds More Child Safety Measures, Including Age Assurance Controls
A new Apple update lets parents adjust account ages and better control what data is shared with app developers. The updates follow growing pressure on tech companies to strengthen online safety measures [...]
Alexa+ (PLUS) finally arrives
After more than a year’s wait, Amazon has unveiled Alexa Plus (Alexa+), an advanced version of its familiar voice assistant. The AI assistant has been upgraded to offer users a more natural and [...]
More than 3.3 million people affected by employee screening data hack!
Job seekers who have gone through employee screening services in the past year should consider identity theft protection services and make sure they’re actively monitoring their credit reports. Last week, the U.S. [...]
Beware Google Chrome Extensions
Chrome extensions add extra features not built into Chrome, like ad blocking, translations and one-click full-page screenshots. Just like apps on your phone, extensions request permissions to track what you do, see [...]
Google rolls out Chrome’s AI-powered security feature to everyone
After three months of testing, Google Chrome has updated the existing "Enhanced protection" feature with AI to offer "real-time" protection against dangerous websites, downloads and extensions. Enhanced protection, which is part of [...]
DeepSeek – the Chinese answer to AI
We're living in a time of great technology advancements achieved at enormously fast speed. DeepSeek continues to change how we look at AI as well as how the future might look for [...]
More personal data to freeze
There’s no such thing as privacy anymore: Someone, somewhere has all the details about us. Even if you take steps to mask your online activity and protect your privacy, you’re still not [...]
Enable Your iPhone’s Stolen Device Protection
As of 2024, there were about 155 million iPhone users in the United States, and approximately 1 million smartphones are stolen yearly. While specific data on iPhone thefts alone isn't always available, iPhones [...]
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