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TODAY'S FEATURED STORY FBI: Scammers Stole $5.6 Billion in Cryptocurrency Funds Last Year Did one of your new internet friends recommend a can't-miss crypto investment? Don't waste your time (or money), the FBI warns, or you could become a statistic in the agency's next report. Read More THE LATEST Flipper Zero Gets Major Firmware Update, Can Eavesdrop on Walkie-Talkies The Flipper Zero gets JavaScript compatibility, battery life improvements, and faster NFC copying speeds, to name a few of its new features. Read More Rate Your Antivirus Software and Security Suites to WIN Want a chance to take home $250? Tell us all about the security software that protects your computers and mobile devices at work and home. Read More Hacker Hits Rental Car Provider Avis, Steals Data on 300,000 Users Stolen data includes phone number, date of birth, and credit card and driver’s license numbers. Read More Apple Owes Ireland $14.4 Billion From 'Illegal' Tax Benefits, Court Rules The decade-long legal battle culminates in a fund transfer to Ireland, which doesn't seem as happy about it as you might think. Read More NSA Podcast Lets You Listen in on Them for a Change Get to know your friendly neighborhood spy agency across eight episodes that promise to shed light on the NSA's operations. First up: a breakdown of the hunt for Osama bin Laden. Read More Windows 11 Is Ultra Secure—Here's How to Keep It That Way You can’t run Windows 11 on a PC that lacks essential security hardware. That's a good thing. Less promising is the fact that you can disable these requirements. Don't do that! Read More NEWS YOU NEED NOW Everything Apple Announced at Its iPhone 16 'Glowtime' Event There were no big surprises today, with Apple showing off a new smartphone, smartwatch, and earbuds. We won't get to test out its AI suite for another few weeks (or months), though. Read More OTHER TECH NEWS Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro Gets a Graphics Upgrade and a Price Hike Read More 7 Must-Try Features Coming to Your iPhone With iOS 18 Read More How To Pre-Order the New iPhone 16, AirPods 4, and Apple Watch 10 Read More iOS 18 Adds Option to Pause Video Recordings in Camera App Read More PCMAG PICKS The Best Encryption Software for 2024 Read More The Best VPN for Unblocking Streaming Content Read More

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