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Worcester College Student to Plead Guilty to Cyber Extortions

tom11 months ago11 months ago04 mins

Defendant allegedly hacked computer network, stole millions of records containing confidential and personally identifiable information BOSTON – A student at…

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Botnet Dismantled in International Operation, Russian and Kazakhstani Administrators Indicted

tom12 months ago12 months ago03 mins

A domain seizure warrant was unsealed, along with an indictment charging four foreign national hackers with conspiracy and other computer…

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Google’s NotebookLM: Your AI-Powered Research and Writing Assistant

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Google has introduced NotebookLM, an innovative AI-powered tool designed to revolutionize how users interact with and synthesize information from documents….

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FBI Report: South Carolinians Lost $146 Million to Cyber Crime in 2024, Ranking 22nd Nationally

tom12 months ago12 months ago03 mins

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released its latest annual report. The 2024 Internet Crime…

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Signal: The Encrypted Messenger in the Spotlight

tom12 months ago12 months ago06 mins

Recent news has highlighted the use of the messaging application Signal by high-profile figures, including the Secretary of Defense. This…

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Apple Watch Fall and Crash Detection: Lifesaving Features

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Do you use an Apple Watch? If so, ensure that both Fall Detection and Crash Detection are activated—these vital features…

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Want Your House Hidden? Here’s How to Blur It on Google and Apple Maps

tom1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

In an era where digital privacy is increasingly paramount, homeowners are taking proactive steps to safeguard their personal spaces from…

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Decoding HEIC: How to Switch to JPG on Your iPhone and Convert Existing Files

tom1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

HEIC, or High Efficiency Image Container, is Apple’s modern image format designed to save storage space while maintaining image quality….

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E-ZPass Smishing Scam Targets Drivers and Non-Drivers Alike

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A new smishing scam is circulating, tricking recipients into believing they owe unpaid tolls to E-ZPass and other toll service…

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Ditch the Doubt, Not Your Number: Free Trials Let You Test Drive New Cell Service

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Are you constantly battling dropped calls, sluggish data, or feeling the sting of an overpriced cell phone plan? You’re not…

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