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Microsoft quietly reveals whether you need a third-party antivirus software in Windows 11

Microsoft quietly reveals whether you need a third-party antivirus software in Windows 11 –  Windows Latest is

Microsoft explains if you need third-party antivirus in Windows 11
First spotted by Windows Latest, Microsoft quietly published a detailed breakdown of Windows 11 security, and they finally addressed a critical question that users have debated for years. Do you still need a third-party antivirus for Windows PCs?

Stop trusting flash drives for long-term backups

Stop trusting flash drives for long-term backups—this forgotten 90s format lasts over a century – howtogeek.com
If you’re wondering just how long different storage media can store your data, either because you’re looking for a long-term storage solution or are just curious, you’ve come to the right place since this piece talks just about that. Let’s see which storage media can keep your data around the longest.

How to create a strong password

How to create a strong password – Forbes Advisor

Passwords are the first line of defense against any cyberattacks,’ says Rahul Telang, professor of information systems at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College. ‘Strong passwords can protect against identity theft, sensitive information and brute-force attacks by hackers trying to guess a password.

Winter SHIELD for the Individual User

Winter SHIELD for the Individual User | Federal Bureau of Investigation

The delivery of these presentations is a bit dry, but the information contained is very useful.

  1. FBI Seattle: Winter SHIELD for the Individual User, Part One 
  2. FBI Seattle: Winter SHIELD for the Individual User, Part Two
  3. FBI Seattle: Winter SHIELD for the Individual User, Part Three

Operation Winter SHIELD: Ten Actions to Improve Cyber Resilience – List of actions that organizations can take to improve resilience against cyber intrusions

Digital Fraud Is On The Rise

Digital Fraud Is On The Rise – Here’s What Consumer Reports Recommends For Protection – BGR – bgr.com
Digital fraud refers to the use of technology to perform malicious activities, such as stealing money and personal data from individuals. According to the 2025 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report, nearly half of Americans who were questioned (48%) had encountered a digital scam, and 19% of them (accounting for 9% of all Americans) lost money as a result.

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