Is Qwen safe? What Cohere found when Qwen3.8 tried to upload a file
Is Qwen safe to run? Cohere caught Qwen3.8-Flash-Next trying to upload a file to Beijing. See who is at risk and how to lock down local AI agents.
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iOS 26.7.2 or iOS 27.2: which iPhone update to install
If your iPhone is still on iOS 26, install iOS 26.7.2 now: Apple released this security-only update on October 26, 2026, and it patches the same…
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Secure Boot certificate expired? How to check your Windows PC
The Windows Production PCA 2011 certificate expired on October 19, 2026. Here is how to check whether your PC has the 2023 replacement and what to do if it does not.
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AGENTS.md attack: why you shouldn’t run AI coding agents in Downloads
A planted AGENTS.md or CLAUDE.md in Downloads can steer Codex or Claude Code into changing its config. Here is how the attack works and what to check.
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UpdraftCentral key compromise: how to check your WordPress site
If any of your WordPress sites run UpdraftPlus and you ever connected them to UpdraftCentral Cloud, check them today for signs of the UpdraftCentral key compromise….
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Claude auto mode is now the default: how to switch to manual
Claude now runs in auto mode by default on Pro, Max and Team plans. Here is what the automated check blocks and how to switch back to manual.
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How to turn off ACR on your smart TV (no hacking needed)
Turn off ACR on your smart TV in a few minutes: exact settings for Samsung, LG, Roku, Vizio, Fire TV, Google TV and Sony, without risky AI hacks.
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KB5127648 Failed to Install? Fixes for 0x800f0845 and More
KB5127648 failing with 0x800f0845, 0x80070306 or 0x800f0989? Try these Windows 11 fixes in order, from Reinstall now to a manual Update Catalog install.
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Chrome ClickFix Protection: How to Turn It On and What It Sends
Chrome now checks copied commands for ClickFix scams and adds “suspicious site” warnings, but only with Enhanced protection on. Here is how to turn it on and what it sends to Google.
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NordVPN Windows Vulnerability: Check You’re on Version 8.12+
CVE-2026-106030 affects NordVPN for Windows before 8.12. Here’s what the flaw does, who it matters for, and how to confirm your app is patched.
