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This Week in Security: Zoom (Really This Time), Fingerprints, and Bloatware

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You were promised Zoom news last week, but due to a late night of writing, that story was delayed to this week. So what’s the deal with Zoom? Google, SpaceX, and even the government of Taiwan and the US Senate have banned Zoom. You may remember our coverage of Zoom …read more

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HP Support Assistant App Riddled with Security Issues and Vulnerabilities, Researcher Finds

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A security researcher found 10 vulnerabilities in the HP Support Assistant application shipped with every laptop the company makes, from the officially dead Windows 7 up to the latest version of Windows 10. Many companies pre-install software on their … Continue reading HP Support Assistant App Riddled with Security Issues and Vulnerabilities, Researcher Finds→

5 things to do to your new laptop

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Getting a new laptop can be very exciting. It guarantees a more seamless user experience with faster speed, more memory, and better battery life. But it’s all for naught if you don’t take certain preventive steps before using your new mach… Continue reading 5 things to do to your new laptop→

HP Silently Installs Telemetry Bloatware On Your PC—Here’s How to Remove It

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Do you own a Hewlett-Packard (HP) Windows PC or laptop?

Multiple HP customers from around the world are reporting that HP has started deploying a “spyware” onto their laptops—without informing them or asking their permission.

The application being br… Continue reading HP Silently Installs Telemetry Bloatware On Your PC—Here’s How to Remove It→