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Protect Your Car From Rodents | Chewing Wires
We uncovered various technical service bulletins from Ford, General Motors, Honda, Toyota, and Subaru instructing their technicians how to remedy chewed wiring harnesses. Some Consumer Reports staffers also have stories of small, furry creatures chewing through power steering lines, filling engine intakes with acorns, and plugging up air conditioning ducts with their nests. The problems can be severe, ranging from…
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Is DeepSeek safe? A look at the risks and how to protect your data
DeepSeek has hit the headlines with the release of its AI chatbot app. Said to be comparable to OpenAI’s ChatGPT for a fraction of the price, it recently became the most downloaded free iOS app in the US. DeepSeek’s arrival caught Wall Street off guard, sending tech stocks tumbling. Notably, chip-making company Nvidia lost 17 percent (almost $600 billion) of its market value…
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What is Quishing? How To Protect Yourself From QR Code Phishing
Summary Quishing is a digital threat where malicious URLs are embedded in QR codes to steal your information or infect devices. QR codes used for parking meters, restaurant payments, and promotions are being tampered with. To protect yourself, use default QR scanners, verify URLs, avoid unknown payment links, and enable browser privacy settings. QR codes are everywhere now: from restaurant…
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How to Protect and Secure Your Data in 10 Ways
Operating systems and applications can always be reinstalled, but your data is unique, making it the most important thing on your computer or network. “Organizations must now maintain robust privacy measures, including clear privacy policies, opt-out processes, and compliance with consumer protection laws, to mitigate financial and reputational risks,” said IEEE Senior Member Kayne McGladrey in an email to TechRepublic.…
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Microsoft Edge will soon protect you from these scary scams that even Chrome can’t
If you’re already a fan of Microsoft’s Edge, or if you have a newer computer user in the house, you’ll want to know about the browser’s latest feature: a scareware blocker. This new built-in security feature aims to keep users from falling for malware that attempts to trick them into giving out personal or financial information by filling their screens…
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Protect your organization with Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 E3’s security features are designed to protect against a wide range of attacks. This provides all the applications and services of E3, and supplements with several advanced capabilities to protect against additional attack vectors. The Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 plans offer comprehensive security and collaboration solutions, designed to protect and enhance your organisation’s productivity. To determine the…
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Nest Protect support arrives in the Google Home app
Passcode Management: You’ll be able to manage who has access to your home by sharing and editing passcodes with ease to household members and guests. One-tap entry: You can enable one-tap entry instead of typing in your passcode and you can lock/unlock your door remotely from the Home app with just a tap of a button. Automatic locking: Choose how…
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How to Protect Header and Footer Areas in Microsoft Word
Headers are an important part of many Microsoft Word documents. Once everything’s in place, you can protect the header so no one can inadvertently mess it up, especially if you’re collaborating with others in your organization. You can protect a document, but there’s no setting that lets you protect only the header and footer while continuing to allow users to…
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China cyber threats: What businesses can do to protect themselves
China-based threat groups are a constant concern for cybersecurity teams. As Western governments ramp up warnings of China cyber threats, business leaders must consider their defense posture and exposure as viable targets. While China ranked third for cybercriminal activity in a 2024 study by the University of Oxford and UNSW Canberra Cyber, behind only Russia and Ukraine, recent attacks have…
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How to Protect Your Cat From This Deadly Bird Flu
Bird flu has been around for a long time, but a major U.S. outbreak of H5N1, ongoing since March 2024, has raised concern for a wider spread that will affect more than just birds. Also at risk: indoor cats, who are highly susceptible to the virus and likely to experience severe illness if infected. Several animal deaths have already been…
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