Tips to make your passwords stronger
The first Thursday of May is World Password Day, a day to remind ourselves of the importance of making our digital lives more secure. For better or worse, just about everything we do is connected,…
Digital fraud detection startup BioCatch hits $1.3B valuation as Permira buys majority stake
Digital fraud detection company BioCatch has a new majority shareholder: U.K-based private equity firm, Permira, is acquiring shares in the company “primarily” from existing investors including Bain Capital, Maverick Ventures, and Tech Opportunities, in a…
5 reasons why the M4 iPad Pro rumors actually make sense
Apple is about to unveil new iPads on May 7, and the most surprising rumored part of it is not that there will be a fourth Apple Pencil or OLED displays. Rather, it’s that the…
4 quick ways to strengthen your security on World Password Day
Many arbitrary holidays litter our calendars (ahem, Tin Can Day), but World Password Day is one fully supported by the PCWorld staff. We’re all for ditching weak passwords — especially when strengthening your security takes…
Lenovo Yoga 7i review: A long-lasting 2-in-1 with tradeoffs
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Long battery life Large, flexible touchscreen Pleasing metal construction Respectable speed for everyday computing Cons Low-quality display Mushy keyboard Weak graphics performance Our Verdict The Lenovo Yoga 7i (16IML9)…
When is One Vulnerability Scanner Not Enough?
Like antivirus software, vulnerability scans rely on a database of known weaknesses. That’s why websites like VirusTotal exist, to give cyber practitioners a chance to see whether a malware sample is detected by multiple virus…
Dropbox Discloses Breach of Digital Signature Service Affecting All Users
May 02, 2024NewsroomCyber Attack / Data Breach Cloud storage services provider Dropbox on Wednesday disclosed that Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) was breached by unidentified threat actors, who accessed emails, usernames, and general account settings associated…
New “Goldoon” Botnet Targets D-Link Routers With Decade-Old Flaw
A never-before-seen botnet called Goldoon has been observed targeting D-Link routers with a nearly decade-old critical security flaw with the goal of using the compromised devices for further attacks. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2015-2051…
MacCleaner Pro review: | Macworld
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Impressive array of tools builds on previous versions of Mac Cleaner Pro. Makes customization and getting under the hood of the macOS simple. Decently priced for what you get.…
Macworld Podcast: Apple ‘Let Loose’ iPad event and what to expect
Apple is having an event on May 7. What do we expect to see? New iPads, maybe a new Apple Pencil, and more! We talk about it all on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!…