A compromised password is always in the realm of possibility. Here's how to see if any of your passwords have been compromised.

Most data breaches involve hacked email accounts or stolen bank information, and can be protected against by following cybersecurity best practices.

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer release any regular updates to Windows 10. The company may make exceptions ...

Search for anything online -- and the next thing you know that item is following you on the internet in the form of an ad at just about every website you visit. "If you search for a product on Google ...

Hackers often hijack trusted accounts or create fake ones to post phishing links that look legitimate. If you use X regularly, you’ve probably seen a giveaway post or a “limited-time airdrop” link ...

For as long as there have been video games, there have been people willing to find ways to cheat. Hobbyists have long dedicated themselves to finding vulnerabilities in games, often with the goal of ...

Cybercrime has long been dominated by thieves who set out to steal information for profit. Now they’re being joined by thugs, who aim to use the threat of damage to a firm’s operations to extort ...

Official support for Windows 10 ends on 14 October 2025, meaning Microsoft will no longer offer fixes, new features or ...

Copilot on Windows can now retrieve files from your PC’s hard drive. I've tested the AI-driven search feature and show you how to benefit. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 ...

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...

Your internet service provider (ISP) brings the internet into your home through a modem. A router then converts that signal ...