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Tag: Risk

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Nintendo account hack FAQ: What happened, who’s at risk, and how you can secure your ID

Since you’re probably playing a whole lot more Switch and 3DS games than usual these days, this hack couldn’t have come at a worse time. Nintendo has announced that more than 150,000 […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPJune 11, 2025
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Overclock at your own risk: Intel axes its overclocking warranty

The days when you could overclock your Intel “K” or “KF” chip with impunity, while liquid nitrogen vapor wafted through the long tresses of your hair, are over. On Monday, Intel abruptly […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMay 25, 2025
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Are used graphics cards worth the risk? | Ask an expert

Q: I know that buying a used graphics card comes with risk. What makes the gamble acceptable? A: The answer depends. While this purchasing strategy can save a lot of money, we […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMay 20, 2025
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Update your Asus router’s firmware right now or risk botnet infection

When thinking about computer security, you probably consider your PC and phone first and foremost. But there’s a lot of hardware between you and the nebulous malefactors of the internet, and it’s […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMay 5, 2025
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U.S. blacklists Kaspersky antivirus as a risk to national security

Antimalware provider Kaspersky Lab has been blacklisted by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, adding its name alongside Huawei and ZTE as companies that are deemed a threat to national security. The FCC […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMay 4, 2025
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Google Authenticator’s 2FA cloud backups have a hidden risk

Google Authenticator first launched in 2010, and the app—which stores and generates two-factor authentication (2FA) codes—lacked backups and multi-device support for years. It made transferring phones more difficult, and dealing with a […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 10, 2025
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Google to delete inactive accounts: Gmail, Docs, YouTube at risk

Update, 7/21/2023: As reported by The Verge, account deletions will begin on December 1, as shared by Google in notices now being sent to users. Your dormant Gmail accounts could get wiped […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 3, 2025
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Risk level 10: Critical WebP security hole affects lots of software

Google has given an already-known security vulnerability a new CVE ID with the highest severity level. The reason for this is that the vulnerability, originally classified as a Chrome bug, affects significantly […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 29, 2025
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Got an older D-Link NAS? 92,000 of them are at risk of getting hacked

Hanging on to older hardware comes with risk, and not just that it’ll eventually wear out. Security holes can be found years after launch, leaving devices at risk if the manufacturer no […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 17, 2025
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Top 100 free Android VPNs puts 2.5 billion users at risk

According to a recently released study by Top10VPN, nearly all popular free VPNs through the Google Play store have potential privacy issues. Almost 90 percent suffer from data leaks, over two-thirds share […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 10, 2025

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Smartphone tips

  • Worried about scam calls? Here’s how to spot them and what to do in an emergency
  • This ingenious £15 USB-C cable solved my worst travel headache
  • How to download the Android 16 beta on your phone
  • This is how easy it is to get scammed into buying a stolen phone
  • These genius £11 USB-C cables saved me from tangle hell

Security tips

  • How to install a VPN on a Fire TV Stick
  • I use this $18 box to safely plug in all my outdoor smart devices
  • Why using a VPN and Tor together can backfire on your privacy
  • This dual-power LED flashlight makes my Maglite feel like a relic
  • Use this tucked-away Chrome feature to surf the web more safely
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