Great update! Microsoft Store now offers a dedicated Themes section for Windows 11, letting users easily browse and apply hundreds of curated themes to personalize their devices with just a click.
GameShark resurfaces with plans to preserve the cheat code era
For many players, GameShark was a rite of passage during the cartridge and early disc era. A small plastic device that promised shortcuts, secrets, and chaos, it sat between the console and the game, letting players unlock hidden…
Stardock updates Connection Explorer with new firewall controls and activity graphs
Stardock has released an updated beta of Connection Explorer, the Windows app it launched a couple of months ago that lets users can see and understand all of the network activity on their PCs. The new update offers increased focus on…
AdGuard's TrustTunnel VPN protocol avoids detection by mimicking normal web traffic
AdGuard has released TrustTunnel, a new VPN protocol built for network environments where traditional VPN traffic is easy to detect, restrict, or slow down. The new protocol focuses on operating reliably in places where VPN connections…
Americans are increasingly turning to VPNs to avoid government surveillance online
A new survey reveals that VPN use is now common across the United States, with privacy concerns driving much of that adoption. The findings show that many VPN users want to keep their online activity private from government agencies,…
One in ten UK businesses say a major cyber attack could shut them down
Vodafone Business has published a new study that suggests many British businesses are poorly prepared for the possibility of a cyber attack. The study found a sizable share of companies question whether they could survive a serious cyber…
Artists and writers push back on AI training with 'Stealing Isn’t Innovation' campaign
A new “Stealing Isn't Innovation” campaign has been launched in the United States that challenges how generative AI systems are trained on copyrighted material with neither permission nor payment. The effort from Human Artistry Campaign…
Phishing attacks come from all kinds of angles and AI is making them harder than ever to spot as you can no longer rely on the old giveaways like poor grammar. What’s more it only needs a momentary lapse of judgment to fall victim and give…
Domain spoofing used in 90 percent of top phishing attacks
Phishing emails containing company names see the highest click rates, while domain spoofing appears in nearly 90 percent of top-clicked attacks according to the latest Phishing Simulation Roundup from KnowBe4. The report shows that…