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Bloat Risk? Microsoft's Notepad Upgrade Also Introduced a Vulnerability

The flaw exploits Notepad’s recently added support for Markdown, a formatting language used on websites and in files, to run malicious code on a Windows PC.

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Is Your VPN Really Protecting You? Here's How to Tell

Not all VPNs are created equal. Independent audits reveal which services are keeping your data safe—and which are just paying lip service to privacy. I show you how to read and understand the fine print.

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Fake Version of Popular Archiver Site Is Distributing Malware, Taking Over PCs

Watch what you type. The real 7-Zip uses a .org domain, but a .com version is distributing a Trojan, according to antivirus provider Malwarebytes.

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I Tried the Flipper Zero for Fun and Ended Up Hacking Everything in My Home

It looks like a cute little dolphin-themed toy, but don't be fooled—the Flipper Zero is a surprisingly powerful learning tool for hacking, and if you're not careful, it can get you into some very non-cute trouble.

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