Avast expands Scam Guardian globally and rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows
Avast is expanding Scam Guardian globally and adding Deepfake Guard to Windows PCs, targeting the rise of convincing deepfake video scams.
Security
Bigmac is a terrible password and McDonald’s wants people to finally stop using it
Bigmac sounds tasty but it is a terrible password. McDonald’s is using leaked password data to remind people why predictable logins are still a massive security risk online.
Surfshark rolls out post-quantum VPN protection as most popular apps remain unprepared
Quantum computers are not ready yet, but attackers are already planning for them. Surfshark’s new post-quantum VPN protection arrives as research shows most popular apps are still relying on encryption that will not survive the next era of computing.
AV Comparatives crowns the best antivirus tools of 2025
AV Comparatives has tested nineteen Windows antivirus products through real-world attacks, malware blocking, and system-impact checks. Seven earned Top Rated status for 2025, including two free options, with leaders in protection, performance, and advanced threat defense.
Americans keep using terrible passwords in 2026 as survey finds pet names and birthdays still rule
A fresh survey shows Americans are still using weak predictable passwords in 2026, reusing pet names and birthdays, and skipping password managers despite constant hacks.
Nissan confirms customer data leak after Red Hat server breach
Nissan says customer data for roughly 21,000 people was exposed after unauthorized access to a Red Hat managed server, raising questions about contractor oversight and enterprise security practices.
CrowdStrike rolls out Falcon AI Detection and Response as AI prompts become the new attack surface
CrowdStrike is extending its Falcon platform to secure AI prompts and agent interactions as enterprises face a new AI driven attack surface.
Taylor Swift tops McAfee’s Most Dangerous Celebrity list as deepfake scams surge
Taylor Swift leads McAfee’s 2025 Deepfake Deception List as scammers use AI to run fake endorsements and giveaways.
Google Chrome will soon warn users before visiting non-HTTPS websites
Starting October 2026, Chrome will enable “Always Use Secure Connections” by default, warning users before visiting non-HTTPS sites. While the change improves security, it should have happened years ago.
Surfshark protects against phishing attacks with AI-powered email scam checker
Surfshark’s new AI-powered email scam checker helps users detect and block phishing threats in Gmail, offering smarter protection against fraud.
LastPass uncovers fake GitHub repos spreading Atomic Stealer malware to Mac users
LastPass has uncovered fake GitHub repositories pushing Atomic Stealer malware to Mac users using SEO tricks and impersonation tactics.
1Password teams with Perplexity to secure Comet AI browser
1Password is adding credential protection to Perplexity’s Comet AI browser. While safer logins are welcome, privacy concerns about AI browsers remain.