Plex urges users to change passwords after data breach
Streaming giant Plex is urging its customers to change their passwords after it disclosed a data breach of one of its user databases. The company said in a post on Monday that it was aware…
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WhatsApp warns iPhone and Mac users to update ASAP
Users of the popular WhatsApp messaging service need to update their iPhones and Macsapps to install an important security patch. In a security advisory document, WhatsApp provides details of a vulnerability in WhatsApp for iOS,…
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…
Google denies that it issued major security warning to Gmail users
Google recently came out and publicly rejected what it describes as “inaccurate claims” that the company sent out a “broad warning to all Gmail users about a major Gmail security issue.” In the statement, Google…
WhatsApp fixes ‘zero-click’ bug used to hack Apple users with spyware
WhatsApp said on Friday that it fixed a security bug in its iOS and Mac apps that was being used to stealthily hack into the Apple devices of “specific targeted users.” The Meta-owned messaging app…
Tablo DVR users just got a feature they’ve been waiting years for
As they suffered through yet another service outage that left them unable to access their locally stored TV recordings, many Tablo over-the-air DVR users were asking themselves—and Tablo—one question: When will we finally get an…
Proton users can now add ’emergency’ contacts for backup access
In case of emergency, you will now be able to designate certain trusted people who can gain access to your Proton account. According to yesterday’s announcement post, Proton’s new Emergency Access feature supports up to…
Password managers vulnerable: 40 million users at risk of stolen data
IT and security experts have long recommended using password managers to keep your login data safe and in one place. They’re generally considered reliable and secure, but a common vulnerability has now been discovered in…
40 million users at risk of stolen data with these 11 password managers
IT and security experts have long recommended using password managers to keep your login data safe and in one place. They’re generally considered reliable and secure, but a common vulnerability has now been discovered in…
2.5 billion Gmail users endangered after Google database hack
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