Teenager’s Gemini mistake locks entire family out of Google accounts
I did a lot of stupid stuff when I was 14 years old. I’m glad that back then the “online world” was in its infancy, and none of my escapades were harmful or salacious enough…
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One-month flexibility or a full-year family plan — Microsoft 365 has it all, on sale now
TL;DR: Get Microsoft 365 Family ($99.99) for a year of shared apps and cloud storage, or Microsoft 365 Personal ($7.99) for a flexible, one-month boost — perfect for short-term projects or solo productivity. Need top-notch Office apps without the stress…
ClickFix may be the biggest security threat your family has never heard of
Another campaign, documented by Sekoia, targeted Windows users. The attackers behind it first compromise a hotel’s account for Booking.com or another online travel service. Using the information stored in the compromised accounts, the attackers contact…
YouTube cracks down on Premium Family sharing with non-family users
If you’re paying for a YouTube Premium account, you need to be extra careful going forward. According to initial reports, Google is apparently taking increased action against account sharing, and the company has reportedly already…
Microsoft’s Family Safety app is blocking Chrome on Windows PCs
If your PC won’t open Google Chrome, there may be a culprit: Microsoft. Google determined that Microsoft’s Family Safety app is blocking Chrome, though the company hasn’t discovered how or why. “For some users, Chrome…
Apple to unveil ‘newest member of the family’ on February 19
If you’ve been waiting for Apple to kick off its 2025 hardware releases, you won’t have to wait much longer. On Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook posted a tease on X about the “newest member…
Home for the holidays? Share this top cybersecurity advice with friends and family
For the millions of people at home with friends and family for the festive season, it’s also the time of year where many get roped into fixing the house’s spotty Wi-Fi or face a barrage…
Your AI clone could target your family, but there’s a simple defense
The warning extends beyond voice scams. The FBI announcement details how criminals also use AI models to generate convincing profile photos, identification documents, and chatbots embedded in fraudulent websites. These tools automate the creation of…
Mysterious family of malware hid in Google Play for years
A mysterious family of Android malware with a demonstrated history of effectively concealing its myriad spying activities has once again been found in Google Play after more than two years of hiding in plain sight.…
Steam Family improves sharing, parental controls
PC gaming tends to be a solitary affair, leaving the living room co-op to console players. Even so, Steam has offered some sharing and parental controls before, in features such as Family Sharing and Family…