I did not download a file locker. I repurposed a tool I already had.

Microsoft patched a Windows Remote Assistance flaw that lets attackers bypass Mark of the Web, weakening protections against ...

California is giving residents a new tool that should make it easier for them to limit data brokers’ ability to store and sell their personal information. While state residents have had the right to ...

The latest incarnation of the notorious BreachForums hacking forum has suffered a data breach, with its user database table ...

While it's perfectly okay to hibernate your PC, and still valid for many use cases, I prefer to use sleep mode and simply turn off my PC when I'm planning to take a long break. My PC also starts ...

The US Department of Justice's decision to redact parts of the Epstein Files backfired after users discovered a way to copy and paste hidden text into new documents. This means texts that were ...

A government program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free has been terminated, but there are still many no-cost options available, especially if you have a simple tax return.

People are bad at passwords. Most don’t bother with the unique, complex phrases or character strings that make a good password. Worse, they share weak passwords with others. The best password managers ...

Once enrolled in Microsoft Authenticator, you can navigate to the Password Reset Portal to reset your password at any time. You can reset your password a variety of ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...