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Here are today's top cybersecurity news headlines from "PCMag Security Watch."

Take these 5 steps to stop apps from collecting your personal data.

Hackers behind Oakland ransomware release dump of city employees data.

Nord VPN gets a 4.5 star-rating.

Last Pass employee could've prevented hack with a software update.

US National Cybersecurity strategy points to China as most persistent, active threat.

The fastest VPNs.

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TODAY'S FEATURED STORY Take These 5 Steps to Stop Apps From Collecting Your Data Stop letting companies collect your data. Use these tips to keep your personal information safe. Read More THE LATEST Hackers Behind Oakland Ransomware Attack Dump City Employee Data The Play ransomware group has published links to a 10GB database containing confidential information on numerous city employees. Read More NordVPN Gets a 4.5-Star Rating NordVPN packs numerous privacy features into a slick client that has grown beyond just VPN protection into a privacy juggernaut, offering antivirus and unique tools at a premium price. Read More LastPass Employee Could've Prevented Hack With a Software Update The hacker exploited a vulnerability in the Plex Media Server software that was patched in May 2020. 'The version that addressed this exploit was roughly 75 versions ago,' Plex says. Read More How to Hack Wi-Fi Passwords We trust there's a good reason you need to know that network password, so here's how to figure it out. Read More OTHER TECH NEWS US National Cybersecurity Strategy Points to China as Most Persistent, Active Threat Read More TikTok Plans to Keep Your Data Safe With a 'Massive Amount of Oversight' Read More How to Watch Porn Safely Read More US Government Agencies Have 30 Days to Unload TikTok Read More PCMAG PICKS Safety With Speed: These Are the Fastest VPNs Read More Passwords Aren't Enough: Authenticator Apps Can Help Read More Your PC Needs Antivirus Software... Read More ...and So Does Your Mac! Read More

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