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Defendnot tool pitched as 'an even funnier way’ to disable Windows Defender
By Mark Tyson published
Defendnot disables Windows Defender without replacing it with a genuine rival antivirus (AV) product.

AI agents can be manipulated into giving away your crypto, according to Princeton researchers
By Mark Tyson published
Letting an AI agent run your finances could be hazardous to your wealth.

How to Take Screenshots in Windows 11 or 10: Regions, Full Pages, Delayed Shots and More
By Avram Piltch last updated
Capture your entire desktop, a single window, a region or a scrolling area.

Security experts claim new 'Perfctl' malware could pose a risk to any Linux server
By Christopher Harper published
"Perfctl" malware targets any Linux server and serves as an extreme threat to all unsecured server operators.

When and Why to Use Windows Advanced Startup
By Ed Tittel published
The Advanced Startup menu lets you restore Windows, enter the BIOs, boot off an external drive and much more.

South Korean telecom company attacks customers with malware — over 600,000 torrent users report missing files, strange folders, and disabled PCs
By Jowi Morales published
Korean telecom company KT Corporation sent malware to its subscribers who use Webhard's Grid Service peer-to-peer sharing program to hide their files and stop them from using the service.

Security firm now says toothbrush DDOS attack didn't happen
By Mark Tyson published
Around three million smart toothbrushes have been infected by hackers and enslaved into botnets. They caused millions of Euros in damages for a Swiss company, according to a newspaper report.

Your washing machine could be sending 3.7 GB of data a day
By Mark Tyson published
An LG washing machine owner disconnected the appliance from Wi-Fi after noticing it ate 3.66GB of daily data. He took to Twitter / X to ask for help and advice.
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