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Microsoft Does Damage Control With Its New 'Secure Future Initiative'

Following a string of serious security incidents, Microsoft says it has a plan to deal with escalating threats from cybercriminals and state-backed hackers.

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The Team Helping Women Fight Digital Domestic Abuse

Location-enabled tech designed to make our lives easier is often exploited by domestic abusers. Refuge, a UK nonprofit, helps women to leave abusive relationships, secure their devices, and stay safe.

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How AI Protects (and Attacks) Your Inbox

Criminals may use artificial intelligence to scam you. Companies, like Google, are looking for ways AI and machine learning can help prevent phishing.

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The Hacking of ChatGPT Is Just Getting Started

Security researchers are jailbreaking large language models to get around safety rules. Things could get much worse.

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How to Avoid Black Friday Scams Online

'Tis the season for swindlers and hackers. Use these tips to spot frauds and keep your payment info secure.

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Windows 11 Now Offers Automatic Phishing Protection

You’re safer than ever—here’s how.

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How to Protect Yourself If Your School Uses Surveillance Tech

Colleges and K-12 campuses increasingly monitor student emails, social media, and more. Here’s how to secure your (or your child’s) privacy.

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This Chatbot Aims to Steer People Away From Child Abuse Material

Pornhub is trialing a new automated tool that pushes CSAM-searchers to seek help for their online behavior. Will it work?

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The US May Soon Learn What a ‘Kid-Friendly’ Internet Looks Like

The California Age-Appropriate Design Code would launch a huge online privacy experiment. And it won’t just affect children.

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The Low Threshold for Face Recognition in New Delhi

Police in India's capital say they only require an 80 percent accuracy rate for matches, raising new alarm bells for civil liberty advocates.