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A CrowdStrike update bricked Windows PCs around the world, resulting in service delays, cancellations, and shutdowns at airports, hospitals, and businesses.

By Kate Irwin

A CrowdStrike VP last month outlined the risks of organizations locking their IT systems to a single vendor. That warning was all too relevant today as a CrowdStrike glitch takes PCs offline.

By Rob Pegoraro

The Wall Street Journal reports that the two companies are close to completing a deal.

By Emily Price

Don’t let one breach ruin all your accounts.

This is how you should simplify and secure your digital life.

Get AdGuard DNS on sale through May 22 at an unbeatable price and shield your mobile and desktop devices for five years.

Whether you're interested in personal development, career hopping, or learning cybersecurity skills, this bundle can open greater opportunities at an even greater low price.

EaseUS Fixo is the toolkit that makes file and photo repair easy, no matter what the filetype or source.

Beef up your cybersecurity knowledge with five courses designed to help you pass your certifications while this bundles is over 70% off.

Now is the perfect time to protect yourself against identity theft and other security threats.

Lenovo ThinkShield defends business without compromising on productivity.

A cybersecurity firm reports that it was easily able to access Microsoft data on a server because the tech giant didn't password-protect it.

By Kate Irwin

A well-known threat actor posts the data on a forum and writes: 'Thanks for reading and enjoy!' It could be used for targeted phishing attacks on the employees or worse.

By Emily Dreibelbis

Dashlane stands out with its acclaimed UX, delivering a user-friendly password management tool praised for its robust security features.

China- and Iran-backed cyberattacks are targeting US drinking water systems, the US Environmental Protection Agency finds.

By Kate Irwin

Microsoft traces the attack to the same state-sponsored group that was responsible for the SolarWinds attack.

By Emily Price

Vietnam-based Storm-1152 sold fraudulent Microsoft accounts that were used for phishing, spamming, ransomware, and other types of fraud and abuse, Microsoft says.

By Kegan Mooney

Keep your passwords and credentials wrapped up this holiday.

Because Black Friday discounts shouldn’t cost you your privacy.

One hacker in particular has surpassed $4 million in earnings.

By Emily Price