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WhataWin/Getty Images Admit it: Do you ever use “123456” or “qwerty123” as a password? Given the challenges of juggling dozens or hundreds of online accounts, it’s easy to opt for simple (but weak) passwords. Based on a new report from password manager NordPass, people are still doing exactly that — which is just asking for […] More
oxygen/Getty Images Data development platform Encord is going beyond business analysis to become “the world’s only multimodal AI data development platform.” On Thursday, the company announced new multi-modal data annotation capabilities for classifying audio and documents — all in one interface. The update expands on Encord’s existing support for medical, computer vision, and video data. […] More
LastPass Passwords are so last century, and passkeys are the future. Passkeys replace the traditional strings of random — or not-so-random –characters with a more secure method of authentication. A passkey consists of a public key that is registered with an online service or application, and a private key that is securely stored on a […] More
Signal On Monday, Signal announced a host of improvements for video calls, including “call links” that make the encrypted messaging app more competitive with video-conferencing platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet, while retaining Signal’s privacy edge for users determined to keep their personal data from being collected. Signal’s call links feature enables users to […] More
Oulaphone Sonesouphap/Getty Images Singapore has proposed a new bill to block recalcitrant victims from making online banking transactions, as scam cases continue to climb despite multiple safeguards in place. The country’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the Protection for Scams Bill will allow law enforcement to issue orders for banks to restrict an individual’s […] More
Charlie Osborne/ZDNETThe holiday season is fast approaching, and with it, popular sales events. While Black Friday — once a single day for sales on tech, clothing, home appliances, and more — is now a longer affair set to launch on Nov. 29, retailers have already begun releasing interesting deals on tech, and this includes VPN subscription deals.Many VPN providers change their pricing frequently, so when we find a worthwhile deal, it usually will offer new customers free months added to the length of their contract. We’ve found such a deal at NordVPN More
eyetwist / kevin balluff/Getty Images Microsoft really, really, really doesn’t want you to upgrade your old Windows 10 PC to Windows 11. That’s the logic behind the strict hardware compatibility requirements the company imposed when it launched the new operating system in 2021. If you try to install Windows 11 on a computer with a […] More
Maria Diaz/ZDNETAntivirus software is one tool in your security toolkit to help defend your data and devices against threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing. While updated operating systems have decent built-in protection, third-party antivirus can up the level and add layers of security through extras like VPNs and firewalls. Also: The best antivirus softwareIn our head-to-head comparison of popular antivirus options Bitdefender More
