online safety

Microsoft's Family Safety feature is designed to help parents manage their children's digital experiences by setting boundaries on app usage, screen time, and web content. A notable aspect of this feature is its approach to web browsing: when web and search filters are enabled, Family Safety...

The modern digital world thrives on the seamless exchange and perpetual creation of data. Whether it’s saving precious family photos in the cloud, sending confidential financial documents over messaging platforms, signing e-agreements for a new rental, or simply browsing the web, our personal...

For countless families and educational environments relying on Microsoft Family Safety for digital supervision, the recent incompatibility with Google Chrome has raised a storm of concern, confusion, and disruption. As the digital habits of children and teenagers grow deeper and more intertwined...

Microsoft’s complex relationship with Google Chrome has once again come under scrutiny, this time due to an unexpected twist involving Windows 11’s well-intentioned Family Safety features. For over a month, scores of users—most notably younger students and families—found themselves unable to...

A growing number of Windows users have reported a troubling development: Microsoft’s Family Safety parental controls are now outright blocking Google Chrome from launching on certain Windows 11 devices. Unlike previous spats between Microsoft and rival browsers—which often played out as subtle...

In a recent and unprecedented cybersecurity event, researchers have uncovered a massive data breach exposing approximately 16 billion login credentials from major platforms, including Google, Facebook, and Telegram. This breach, identified by the Cybernews research team, is being hailed as one...

In an era where digital security underpins nearly every aspect of our online interactions, data breaches remain an ever-present threat, challenging individuals, organizations, and even governments to consistently re-examine their defenses. The persistent evolution of cyber threats, coupled with...

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, selecting the right antivirus software is paramount to safeguarding personal and professional data. As of mid-2025, several antivirus solutions have distinguished themselves through rigorous testing and user feedback. This article delves into the...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, powering everything from virtual assistants to personalized recommendations. However, this convenience comes with a significant trade-off: the collection and utilization of vast amounts of personal data. Understanding...

The rapid ascent of DeepSeek-R1, an advanced large language model (LLM), has not only captivated the AI community but also attracted the attention of cybercriminals. These malicious actors are exploiting the model's popularity to distribute sophisticated malware targeting Windows users. This...

In a move poised to send shockwaves across the Windows and broader IT ecosystem, Microsoft has announced that its Authenticator app will discontinue password autofill support—a feature long viewed as a core convenience for users juggling multiple credentials. The phased elimination, set to begin...

Phishing attacks have long exploited trusted platforms to deceive users, and a recent campaign has brought to light a particularly insidious method: leveraging Google Apps Script to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts. This tactic underscores the evolving sophistication of cyber threats and the...

A recent security breach has exposed over 184 million passwords, along with associated email addresses and plain-text login URLs, raising significant concerns among U.S. consumers. The unprotected database was discovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, who noted that the leaked data...

A significant data breach has exposed over 184 million records, including emails, passwords, and login links, from major companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, as well as banks and government services. This unprotected database was discovered by cybersecurity expert Jeremiah...

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities within widely used software platforms can have far-reaching implications. One such recent discovery is CVE-2025-5066, an "Inappropriate Implementation in Messages" identified within the Chromium project. This vulnerability not only...

Microsoft Windows users across the globe are facing a new and insidious threat that exploits a trusted channel—genuine purchase notification emails from Microsoft itself. In a sophisticated campaign first discovered by the security research team at Kaspersky, attackers are leveraging real...

Windows users worldwide are once again under siege—not by viruses or ransomware, but by the cunning manipulations of cybercriminals who exploit trust in the name of legitimacy. Over the past few weeks, officials have observed a sharp uptick in sophisticated phishing campaigns that exploit the...

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, recent developments have underscored both the transformative potential and the inherent challenges of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday applications. This week, Microsoft's enhancements to its Notepad application and the...

We all know the adage: “Anonymity breeds contempt.” Yet, as digital spaces become society’s new front porch and public square, the discussion around civility—our digital manners, or lack thereof—is more than a fleeting concern. The Newsweek article “Mind your manners” from May 23, 2025, arrives...

The rise of AI-powered content on social platforms has converged with a new wave of cybercrime strategies, threatening even the most security-conscious Windows 11 users with sophisticated social engineering tactics that sidestep legacy protections. This development is not only a technical...