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You Need to Turn on Apple’s New Stolen iPhone Tool
Apple’s iOS 17.3 introduces Stolen Device Protection to iPhones, which could stop phone thieves from taking over your accounts. Here’s how to enable it right now. Source: WIRED.com Apple today launched a new tool for iPhones to help reduce what a thief with your phone...
Resolution for issue that renamed printers
Microsoft has created a new troubleshooter to rectify major printer issues. Source: TomsHardware.com Microsoft has finally provided a fix for the HP LaserJet printer driver problems currently frustrating Windows users. It comes in the form of a troubleshooting utility...
Atomic Stealer malware strikes macOS via fake browser updates
The 'ClearFake' fake browser update campaign has expanded to macOS, targeting Apple computers with Atomic Stealer (AMOS) malware. The ClearFake campaign started in July this year to target Windows users with fake Chrome update prompts that appear on breached sites via...
Losing text 2FA on Twitter? Here’s how to keep your account secure
Unless you’re a Twitter Blue subscriber, you’ll soon lose access to text-message two-factor authentication. But don’t worry. There are better ways to secure your account. Source: ZDNET.com Twitter will soon be removing the option for text message two-factor...
Change this one iPhone setting to foil thieves from stealing your phone and selling it
A thief who's scared of being caught might ditch your phone and you can locate it with Find My. Source: ZDNET.com Thieves love to steal iPhones because they can quickly sell them for easy cash. So we're going to show you the most important security setting you need to...
How to find and remove spyware from your phone
Surveillance apps are becoming more advanced. Here's what to do if you think you're being tracked. Source: ZDNET.com Our digital selves are now an established part of our identity. The emails we send, the conversations we have over social media -- both private and...