BulletVPN has recently announced its shutdown, illustrating the potential risks associated with lifetime VPN subscriptions. The service abruptly ceased operations last week, resulting in the cancellation of all lifetime subscriptions purchased by users. Established in Estonia in 2015, BulletVPN was offering these subscriptions for an attractive price of just $39 Continue Reading
Windows 11 Enhances Security with New Admin Rights Verification Feature
To utilize the various features of Windows, you’ll need to authenticate through Windows Hello. This involves setting up and using a fingerprint, facial recognition, or a PIN code for security purposes. Administrator Protection consists of three key components that enhance security for users: Firstly, there’s Just-in-time elevation. This feature ensures Continue Reading
AI malware can bypass Microsoft Defender in up to 8 percent of cases, says PCWorld.
Generative AI has proven to be more than just a tool for theft from artists and writers; it is also enhancing the capabilities of malware, making it more efficient in its propagation. At this year’s Black Hat conference, hackers revealed that some advanced malware could bypass Microsoft Defender—accounting for security Continue Reading
Japan Shatters Internet Speed Record with Revolutionary Fiber Optic Technology
With the incredible advancements in fiber optic technology, researchers have achieved a new record-breaking speed that allows for the download of the entire Netflix library in less than a second. This remarkable feat is made possible by a newly developed optical fiber featuring 19 cores, meticulously engineered to fit within Continue Reading
Hundreds of Motherboards at Risk: Secure Boot Vulnerability Discovered
Take a moment to open up your desktop PC. No need to rush; I’ll wait. Have you had a look inside? Great. Do you spot a Gigabyte motherboard? Now, take a closer look beneath the CPU cooler. If you see an Intel processor from the 8th to the 11th generation Continue Reading
Cyberpunk 2077 Launches on Mac After Five-Year Wait
In 2025, the gaming landscape still presents challenges for Mac users. Despite having a centralized platform and access to numerous iOS apps and games, those who wish to play PC games on a Mac face significant disadvantages. There’s little room for playful banter here, yet it’s hard not to notice Continue Reading
OpenAI to introduce a new browser featuring integrated ChatGPT capabilities shortly
A new web browser is set to launch with ChatGPT integrated directly into its interface, enabling users to engage with the AI chatbot without needing to navigate to its official site. This seamless integration aims to enhance user experience by making AI assistance readily accessible while browsing. In addition, OpenAI Continue Reading
Gmail AI Summaries Targeted for Phishing Scams: A Warning from PCWorld
Google is currently integrating its artificial intelligence, Gemini, into many of its products, including Search, Android, and Chrome. Users are frequently prompted to try out different aspects of Gemini. However, it may be wise to exercise caution before allowing Google’s large language model to summarize your Gmail messages. There are Continue Reading
Over 200 Browser Extensions Power a Web-Scraping Botnet: A PCWorld Investigation
Browser extensions can pose risks similar to those of regular applications. Their seamless integration with widely used tools can create a false sense of security. A notable example involves over 200 extensions for browsers like Chrome and others that are being exploited to “scrape” content from websites. This practice essentially Continue Reading
ExpressVPN Unveils Extensive Expansion of U.S. Network
With the increasing demand for online privacy and security, ExpressVPN has proactively completed an extensive network expansion across the United States. The service now boasts VPN servers in all 50 states, a significant enhancement that reflects the growing need for users to maintain their online security. This expansion is particularly Continue Reading