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Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNETThe 2024 update for Windows 11 is just now rolling out, which means more bugs are likely to start surfacing in this latest version. With a few glitches already uncovered, a new one that just popped up impacts the built-in file checker tool.The System File Checker (SFC), scans your drive for corrupted system files and attempts to repair or replace them. The tool has long been a handy and reliable way to fix a variety of problems that impact the performance and behavior of Windows.Also: You can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove itBut with the new 24H2 update to Windows 11, SFC isn’t so handy or reliable. That’s because it seems to be stuck in a loop of false positives.As spotted by the folks at Windows Latest, running the checker in the 2024 update to Windows 11 informs you that certain files are corrupt. The tool will repair them automatically, which should mean that the files are now fine. Run the tool again, however, and it will again tell you that the files are corrupt. No matter how many times you run SFC, it keeps insisting that certain files are corrupt and need to be repaired. More

Malte Mueller/Getty Images You probably have documents on your desktop operating system that contain sensitive information. So what do you do to protect that data? You could hide the document in an obscure folder — but that’s not really safe, because anyone with access to your computer could rummage around and locate the file in […] More

Screenshot by Nina Raemont Those of you interested in using Apple’s new iPhone Mirroring at work may want to hold off for now. As detailed in a report published on Tuesday, cybersecurity software provider Sevco Security uncovered a privacy glitch that could reveal to your employer any apps that you run on your iPhone, including […] More

EThamPhoto/Getty Images Consumers are anxious about how businesses are keeping their data secured, especially amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), while businesses are anxious about how hackers will exploit their use of AI.  The technology may be improving business efficiencies, but 50% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia-Pacific expect AI to be used to crack […] More

AFP/Getty Images The FTC has come down hard on hotel chain Marriott following a series of data breaches between 2014 and 2020 that harmed more than 344 million customers around the world. In a Wednesday news release announcing a settlement order with the company, the agency said that Marriott must delete any personal data associated […] More

Roberto Machado Noa/Getty Images Living in South Florida means that hurricanes are a regular part of my life. Through experience, I’ve learned that preparing for a storm is more than just stocking up on supplies — it’s also about having the right data and tools available.  Also: How to use Android’s emergency satellite texting if […] More

Bill Hinton/Getty Images Protecting people from online scams and frauds is a never-ending struggle for the good guys. One way to improve the odds is by sharing useful information. And now Google has kicked off a new initiative aiming to do just that. In a blog post published Wednesday, Google announced a new online clearinghouse […] More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETWe’re a forgetful bunch of people in my house; it’s the sole reason we have a smart garage door opener and why “Have you seen my wallet” is one of the most uttered phrases at home. As iPhone users, we have several AirTags More