How I optimized my Wi-Fi for my outdoor security cams
You tap the alert on your phone just as someone steps onto your porch, then the screen locks up. The figure freezes midstride, the image pixelates, and before you can make out a face, the…
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MCP AI agent security startup Runlayer launches with 8 unicorns, $11M from Khosla’s Keith Rabois and Felicis
On Monday, a new Model Context Protocol security startup called Runlayer launched out of stealth with $11 million in seed funding from Khosla Ventures’ Keith Rabois and Felicis. It was created by third-time founder Andrew…
Update your old Asus DSL router for a critical security flaw
If you’re reading PCWorld, you probably know that it’s important to keep your PC updated so that security issues are patched. And you probably know the same is true for your phone, and even things…
Elon Musk’s X botched its security key switchover, locking users out
We’re seeing reports across social media that users of Elon Musk’s X are getting stuck in endless loops and, in some cases, getting locked out of their X account, following a mandatory two-factor security change…
Millions at risk of critical PC security vulnerability, Dell warns
Users of Dell systems are currently at considerable risk: a “high impact” vulnerability (CVE-2025-46430) has been identified in Dell’s Display and Peripherals Manager (DDPM). According to Dell, attackers with low privileges can use the installation…
Get two Blink Wi-Fi security cams for the lowest price ever (60% off)
If you’ve been waiting for a superb deal on an outdoor Wi-Fi security camera, your wait is now over. And forget holding out for Black Friday because this deal is as good as any Black…
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…
PSA: Dozens of critical security updates are waiting for your iPhone and Mac
On Monday, Apple released the first updates to its 2026 range of operating systems, and they include numerous new features that iPhone and Mac users will love, including interface tweaks, new gestures, and Spotlight enhancements.…
Infostealers are making this old security practice new again
I’m a semi-old, to riff on today’s online parlance. Things have changed a lot since I was young, especially with computers. A lot of advice just isn’t as applicable in quite the same way as…
Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 18.7.2 with lots of security updates
Some people choose not to install the new version of iOS or iPadOS for quite a while – or they have devices managed by IT departments that haven’t approved them yet. For such users, Apple…