Windows 11 will turn on hardware security by default but only on new PCs or if you re-image from scratch. But there is a workaround.
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Microsoft Edge’s ‘Super Duper Secure Mode’ Does What It Says
Plus: Facebook account hacks, Instagram-ban scammers, and more of the week’s top security news.
Apple Walks a Privacy Tightrope to Spot Child Abuse in iCloud
With a new capability to search for illegal material not just in the cloud but on user devices, the company may have opened up a new front in the encryption wars.
A Guide to RCS, and Why It Makes Texting So Much Better
Google is pushing the new standard for Android devices, which promises better security and cooler features than plain old SMS.
Windows “HiveNightmare” bug could expose system files to non-admin users
An attacker who exploits this flaw could use system privileges to install programs, view or delete data, and create accounts with full user rights.
The best email client for Linux, Windows and macOS isn’t Outlook
In businesses and homes, email is still a necessity for communication. But which email client is the best to use? You might be surprised to find out that it’s not Microsoft Outlook.
WhatsApp Has a Secure Fix for One of Its Biggest Drawbacks
Starting with a beta that launches today, you’ll no longer have to route all your messages through your smartphone.
An Office Phone Flaw Can’t Be Fixed by Cisco Alone
The company released a patch this week, but security researchers say the root of the problem is beyond its control—and symptomatic of a larger issue.
Microsoft rolls out emergency patch for critical PrintNightmare flaw
Fixing a serious security hole in the Windows Print spooler service, the patch is available for almost all versions of Windows, even Windows 7.