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WhatsApp has announced a new optional security feature aimed at users who face a higher risk of targeted cyberattacks. The mode, called Strict Account Settings, adds an extra layer of protection by limiting how unknown contacts can interact with an account. The move places WhatsApp alongside other major tech platforms that now offer “lockdown-style” security […]
1Password has introduced a new security feature designed to reduce the risk of phishing attacks by warning users before they enter credentials on suspicious websites. The update adds visible pop-up alerts when users visit URLs that appear risky, including domains that closely resemble legitimate sites but may be controlled by attackers. Why 1Password Added The […]
Evernote has released Evernote 11, the first major version update of the note-taking application in roughly five years. The release bundles a large number of background changes made over the past two years and adds three new AI-driven features that affect how notes are searched, summarized, and created. Evernote 11 keeps the app’s core structure […]
China has enacted a major revision of its Cybersecurity Law, effective January 1, 2026. The amendments mark the most significant shift since the law’s original introduction in 2017 and materially change how companies must handle cyber incidents, regulatory reporting, and compliance exposure. The updated framework places speed and accountability at the center of enforcement. Incident […]
Windows’ built-in copy function works well enough for small files. Problems start when transfers involve tens or hundreds of gigabytes, or thousands of files. At that point, File Explorer often slows to a crawl, stalls on “Calculating time remaining,” or fails partway through with little clarity on what actually copied. ADVERTISEMENT The issue is not […]
The most serious cyber risks consumers face in 2026 are less about technical break-ins and more about manipulation. Criminals increasingly rely on realistic AI-generated media and social engineering to pressure people into acting quickly, often before they have time to verify what is happening. ADVERTISEMENT Law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, have […]
While it is relatively easy to set up content blocking on desktop PCs, the same can’t be said for other device types. While there are solutions available for nearly any device, setup is usually not as quick or straightforward as installing an extension like uBlock Origin. One of the better options for system-wide content blocking […]
Have I Been Pwned is a free service that anyone may use to check for password leaks associated with email addresses. All it takes is to provide an email address and you are presented with a list of known breaches the email address was discovered in. While that does not mean that the account has […]
Computer users have plenty of choice when it comes to an essential piece of software: password managers. From built-in browser password managers to local apps or cloud-based services that sync your data across all of your devices — and the company’s cloud — there is much choice, which can be overwhelming. One of our favorite […]
Windows 10 reached end of support on October 14, 2025. But it wasn’t the only Microsoft product that was discontinued last Tuesday, Office 2016 and Office 2019 also reached end of support. Martin wrote about this in April to give readers a heads-up, but it has finally happened. Windows 10 users have a lifeline, Extended […]