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International Operation Knocks Notorious REvil Group Offline
Plus: Data theft in Argentina, a Sinclair Broadcast Group hack, and more of the week’s top security news.
New Sex Toy Standards Let Some Sensitive Details Slide
The industry now has official guidance on design, materials, and more, but not security and privacy best practices.
The 12 Best Features in Android 12—and How to Install It
The latest version of Google’s mobile operating system has some handy new improvements, and Pixel owners can download it now.
How to Back Up Your Android Phone
Do your future self a favor and back up that smartphone before it’s too late.
Missouri Threatens to Sue a Reporter Over a Security Flaw
The governor warned that he would take legal action against a journalist who identified a vulnerability that exposed teachers’ Social Security numbers.
Thrass Meets the Future Grand Admiral in Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil – Exclusive Excerpt
Every beginning has an end. Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil arrives November 16, the final installment in Timothy Zahn’s Thrawn prequel trilogy, chronicling the rise of the legendary military strategist. The tale finds the Chiss Ascendancy slipping into war, with Thrawn forced to uncover dark secrets in order to save his new home. And […]
How to search for apps, files and other items in Windows 11
Here’s how to use and customize the Search tool in Windows 11 to quickly get the results you need.
How to disable VBS to increase Windows 11 performance, and why you shouldn’t
Windows 11 security measures can decrease PC performance. Under certain circumstances these security protocols can be disabled to get that performance back.
How to Permanently Delete Your Facebook Account
If you’ve finally hit your breaking point, here’s how to say goodbye to Mark Zuckerberg’s empire.