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cnet.com > tech > services-and-software > meta-pulls-instagram-ai-deepfake-update-backlash-news

Meta Pulls Instagram AI Update After Everyone Said They Didn't Want to Be Deepfaked

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (116+ words) Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating our lives, shaping the content we consume on social media and affecting the people behind the screens. She graduated from the University of... "We've heard the feedback that this feature missed…...

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cnet.com > tech > services-and-software > how-antivirus-software-becoming-more-advanced-detecting-threats

Malware Has Gotten Smarter. Here's How Your Antivirus Has, Too

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1376+ words) Antivirus software used to hunt for known malware, but now it’s predicting suspicious behavior before an attack fully lands. Antivirus software is undergoing a major shift. Traditionally, antivirus software relied on matching files against databases of known malware signatures. But…...

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cnet.com > tech > services-and-software > android-16-bug-allows-apps-to-ignore-vpns-and-leak-ip-addresses

Android 16 Bug Allows Apps to Ignore VPNs and Leak IP Addresses

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (453+ words) A newly discovered vulnerability circumvents even always-on VPNs for Android users. A small Android 16 vulnerability could put anyone's IP address at risk. But the engineer shared logs showing that Android's security team closed the report, saying it was "infeasible" to…...

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cnet.com > tech > services-and-software > canvas-hack-aftermath-owner-instructure-reaches-deal-with-hacker-group

Canvas Hack Aftermath: Owner Instructure Reaches Deal With Hacker Group

4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (416+ words) Instructure says ShinyHunters has destroyed stolen user data after the group targeted more than 9,000 schools. Students weren't able to access their assignments or grades during the forced Canvas maintenance period. Students are finally getting some good news during finals season:…...

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cnet.com > tech > services-and-software > how-to-protect-your-phone-from-cyber-threats

Learn How to Protect Your Phone From Viruses and Other Threats

8+ mon, 4+ week ago   (913+ words) Your phone is your life. Learn how to protect it from threats like viruses to keep your device -- and the private information stored on it -- safe. We'll show you several strategies you can use to protect your phone, from device-specific…...

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cnet.com > tech > services-and-software > grand-theft-data-hackers-demand-ransom-payment-from-video-game-developer-rockstar-games

Grand Theft Data: Hackers Demand Ransom Payment From Rockstar Games

5+ mon, 11+ hour ago   (441+ words) The GTA 6 developer confirmed that ransomware hackers stole data via a security flaw in Anodot, a third-party service. Rockstar Games' next release, the hotly anticipated GTA 6, has already been delayed multiple times. It's now scheduled for release in November. A…...

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cnet.com > tech > services-and-software > antivirus-survey-2026

Scammers Want Our Data, Yet CNET Finds Many of Us Aren't Protecting Our Devices

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (14+ words) CNET...

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cnet.com > home > security > digital-rights-group-tells-amazon-ring-owners-to-turn-off-cameras-this-halloween

Digital Rights Group Tells Amazon Ring Owners to Turn Off Cameras This Halloween

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (259+ words) The concern is over Amazon's new partnership with Flock, which allegedly shares data with federal and local officials conducting immigration raids. Digital rights agency calls Ring doorbell owners to turn off their cameras this Halloween, or to stop using them…...

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cnet.com > tech > services-and-software > discord-security-breach-exposed-government-id-photos-of-70000-users

Discord Security Breach Exposed Government ID Photos of 70,000 Users

11+ mon, 5+ day ago   (568+ words) A third-party service provider was compromised, and information from people who had communicated with Discord's customer support and trust and safety teams was exposed. "No messages or activities were accessed beyond what users may have discussed with customer support or…...

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cnet.com > home > security > new-ring-cameras-can-detect-solicitors-and-find-your-missing-dog-amazon-says

New Ring Cameras Can Detect Solicitors and Find Your Missing Dog, Amazon Says

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (354+ words) Amazon announced three key new features for its Ring cameras. If they work as promised, they could be groundbreaking for you and your pet. In addition to new features, Amazon also announced a brand-new 4K lineup for Ring. Salesman knocking on…...