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    Atlas VPN upgrades servers for faster browsing

    Image: Getty/Hinterhaus Productions Atlas VPN has upgraded its service, which it says will provide users with secure, private web browsing, streaming, and gaming at greater speeds — and with additional stability.  The virtual private network service provider has upgraded its services with 10Gbps servers, allowing it to accommodate a larger number of users without experiencing […] More

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    AtlasVPN offers 83% off in privacy promotion

    AtlasVPN Promotions & sales are coming in thick and fast after January’s lull, and VPN providers are not missing out on the action.  On February 14, AtlasVPN launched a new promotion, “Privacy is a big deal,” which, as you might suspect, includes discounts on VPN subscription plans. Of particular note is an 83% discount applied […] More

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    Best VPN for streaming in 2023: Unblock Netflix and more

    NordVPN features: Native Streaming Apps: Fire TV, Android TV | Simultaneous connections: 6 | Kill switch: Yes | Platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, Android TV, Chrome, Firefox | Logging: None, except billing data | Server locations: 50+ | Servers: 5,000+ | Money-back guarantee: 30 daysNordVPN has the performance you’ll need to stream your favorite content. During testing, we found that NordVPN consistently performs well in terms of speed and stability, and the VPN also has exceptionally fast connection times. NordVPN works with all of the major streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+, BBC iPlayer, and the DAZN channel for live and on-demand sports streaming. There are FAQ articles detailing how to securely stream with most of these services. And if you run into problems, or are unsure which is the best server to connect to for unlocking a specific service, there is live chat and email support. A tip is to use the “quick connect” function when you are streaming, on the provision that the country you’re streaming from has geographical access to the content you want to watch. This function will select the best server available for speed. Prices start from $4.19 p/m on a two-year standard plan to $14.49 p/m on a complete, one-month subscription. At the time of writing, NordVPN is also running a birthday promotion for its plans. Launched on February 8 and available for one month, new users can subscribe to a two-year plan — standard, plus, or complete — and they will save up to 63% via a gift promotion. At random, users will receive either three months or one year free which is added to the length of the contract.Read our review: Our NordVPN reviewAlso: How does NordVPN work? Plus, how to set it up and use it More

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    How to change your account password in Windows 11

    tsingha25/Getty Images You can use Windows 11 with a Microsoft account or a local account (though Microsoft doesn’t make it easy to go local).  More how-tos Either way, your password is your primary means of protecting your account from compromise.  For that reason, you may want to change your password periodically, or at least change […] More

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    Adobe Acrobat will soon power Microsoft Edge's PDF reader

    Image: Morsa Images/Getty Images Microsoft will soon make big visual changes to Edge on Windows 10 and 11 by making Adobe’s Acrobat rendering engine the basis for the browser’s built-in PDF reader and showing the Adobe brand in all PDF images.  The Acrobat-powered Microsoft Edge will start rolling out to Windows 10 and 11 devices […] More

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    Russian hackers are trying to break into ChatGPT, says Check Point

    KanawatTH/Getty Images All manner of threat actors are trying to compromise OpenAI’s ChatGPT program, according to cybersecurity company Check Point Software Technologies.  “At Check Point Research, we can see the Russians trying to break through the geo-regional restrictions put in place around ChatGPT,” said Pete Nicoletti, field chief information security officer for Check Point, in […] More

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    Reddit was hit with a phishing attack. How it responded is a lesson for everyone

    Image: Getty Reddit has confirmed its systems were hacked last weekend as the result of a sophisticated and highly targeted phishing attack: the attackers gained access to documents, code, and some internal business systems. Late on February 5, Reddit became aware of the phishing campaign that targeted its employees. The attacker sent out “plausible-sounding prompts”, […] More

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    Phishing attacks are easy for criminals. This is how expensive they could be for you

    Image: Getty/Manuel Breva Colmeiro Falling victim to a phishing attack now regularly costs businesses over $1 million — and the financial damages are rising as organizations struggle to protect users and networks against email-based cyberattacks.  Phishing attacks are one of the most common cybersecurity threats businesses face today because cyber criminals know that employees at […] More