Antivirus software is supposed to keep you safe, but lab tests reveal that many apps collect far more data than you might ...

The holidays are here, which means you’re probably thinking about gifts — what to buy, whom to give to and how much to spend. Gift-giving is often framed as a source of stress and obligation, but a ...

TikTok, X, and Instagram are flooded with videos about a mysterious “2025 throat virus” that’s making everyone sick. The illness causes a host of debilitating symptoms including runny nose, congestion ...

Scientists uncovered how childhood BK virus infections may set off cancer-causing mutations decades later: by activating a host immune system enzyme that attacks DNA. When you purchase through links ...

ClickFix attack employs fake Windows security udpates. Updated November 27 with another Windows update warning, along with threat intelligence from the Acronis Threat Research Unit regarding the use ...

Americans are carrying more than $1.23 trillion in collective credit card debt as of late 2025, at a time when average credit card APRs also hover above 20%. And, as the interest charges are tacked on ...

Millions of Windows users are now at risk. Microsoft has pulled the plug on Windows 10 security updates and hackers are inevitably preparing their attacks. This month is the first which will see ...

This story was originally published in 2022; it has since been updated. It started with a tickle in your throat. Then, it evolved into congestion, and maybe a little cough. Perhaps you lost your voice ...

For many years, it was accepted wisdom that Mac malware wasn’t really an issue. One of the reasons for that was that the market share was simply too low to make it a worthwhile target for attackers.

Apple's new operating system, iOS 26, was officially released on September 15. New features include an updated "Liquid Glass" interface, enhanced Apple Intelligence, and call screening capabilities.

When OpenAI unveiled GPT-5 in August 2025, it promised to be faster, sharper, and more reliable than its predecessor, so naturally, GPT-5 became the new default model for ChatGPT. Those who are using ...

Western Sydney University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. When you order a coffee, do you ask for it to be “extra hot”? Whether you enjoy tea, coffee or something else, hot drinks ...