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The TikTok shutdown is locking out non-US users, too
TikTok’s US shutdown last night appears to be affecting users outside the country as well. People have taken to social media in the hours since, complaining they can’t access the app despite living in non-US countries, and it’s not always clear why. In some cases, the problem appears to be using a VPN that routes traffic through the US. One…
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What Is the RedNote App, and Why Are TikTok Users Flocking to It?
Quick Links How Is It Similar to TikTok? Why TikTok Users Are Flocking to RedNote One of the fascinating aspects of the internet is that you’ll often find alternatives for almost everything. With TikTok facing a ban in the US, many Americans have started using the RedNote app as an alternative. But what is the RedNote app, and how does…
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Why Some TikTok Users Are Fleeing to RedNote, Another Chinese Social Media App
TikTok’s future in the United States is looking more uncertain than ever. With a potential ban just days away, angry TikTok users are looking for alternatives—and they’re not all turning to American-based platforms like Instagram. Instead, these users, who dub themselves “TikTok refugees,” are looking to stick it to the U.S. government, who is trying to ban their favorite app…
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Phishing texts trick Apple iMessage users into disabling protection
Cybercriminals are exploiting a trick to turn off Apple iMessage’s built-in phishing protection for a text and trick users into re-enabling disabled phishing links. With so much of our daily activities done from our mobile devices, whether paying bills, shopping, or communicating with friends and colleagues, threat actors increasingly conduct smishing (SMS phishing) attacks against mobile numbers. To protect users from…
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Meta is leaving its users to wade through hate and disinformation
Experts warn that Meta’s decision to end its third-party fact-checking program could allow disinformation and hate to fester online and permeate the real world. The company announced today that it’s phasing out a program launched in 2016 where it partners with independent fact-checkers around the world to identify and review misinformation across its social media platforms. Meta is replacing the program with…
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Windows 10 users urged to upgrade to avoid “security fiasco”
Cybersecurity firm ESET is urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 or Linux to avoid a “security fiasco” as the 10-year-old operating system nears the end of support in October 2025. “It’s five minutes to twelve to avoid a security fiasco for 2025,” explains ESET security expert Thorsten Urbanski. “We strongly advise all users not to wait until…
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Millions of email users at risk — passwords could be exposed to hackers, experts warn
New research from security experts has revealed over 3 million mail servers are still using an aging protocol without encryption enabled, leaving millions of usernames and passwords vulnerable to hackers. This week the Shadowserver Foundation, a nonprofit security organization, pushed out an alert on X and that it found 3.3 million POP3 and IMAP servers are operating without transport layer…
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8 Ubuntu Tips and Tricks for First-Time Users
When I’m asked to recommend a Linux distribution for beginners, I always suggest Ubuntu. It’s one of the easiest to master, but there’s still a learning curve for longtime Windows users. Here’s what recommend for first-time Ubuntu users to make the transition much easier. 1 Get to Grips With the Terminal Early The great thing about Ubuntu is that it…
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Some Windows 11 Users Can No Longer Install Security Updates (but There’s a Fix)
If you’ve recently built a computer, congratulations! You should be proud. There’s nothing like turning a new computer on, seeing it work just fine, and breathing a sigh of relief knowing that you’re done and you won’t have to spend hours troubleshooting why it’s not working. Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but if you happened to install Windows on…
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Cybersecurity firm’s Chrome extension hijacked to steal users’ data
At least five Chrome extensions were compromised in a coordinated attack where a threat actor injected code that steals sensitive information from users. One attack was disclosed by Cyberhaven, a data loss prevention company that alerted its customers of a breach on December 24 after a successful phishing attack on an administrator account for the Google Chrome store. Among Cyberhaven’s customers are Snowflake,…
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