AV-Comparatives security survey 2026 shows Windows 11 still rules while Linux gains credibility

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/02/av-comparatives-security-survey-2026-windows-11-linux/

Dutch authorities allegedly seize VPN server without a warrant — company claims that law enforcement will return it after analyzing the device fully

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/software/vpn/dutch-authorities-allegedly-seize-vpn-server-without-a-warrant-company-claims-that-law-enforcement-will-return-it-after-analyzing-the-device-fully

Secure yourself and save 30% with these Black Friday deals on YubiKey 5 NFC fobs — essential protection just got cheaper

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/software/security-software/secure-yourself-and-save-30-percent-with-these-black-friday-deals-on-yubikey-5-nfc-fobs-essential-protection-just-got-cheaper

Microsoft Azure Blocks Largest DDoS Attack in History — attack equivalent to streaming 3.5 million Netflix movies at once, 15.72 Terabits per Second from 500,000 IP addresses tied to IoT botnet

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/software/security-software/microsoft-azure-blocks-largest-ddos-attack-in-history-attack-equivalent-to-streaming-3-5-million-netflix-movies-at-once-15-72-terabits-per-second-from-500-000-ip-addresses-tied-to-iot-botnet

Banned Russian antivirus maker Kaspersky rolls out new products — basic plan for Linux starts at $59.99 a year

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/software/antivirus/banned-russian-antivirus-maker-kaspersky-rolls-out-new-products-basic-plan-for-linux-starts-at-usd59-99-a-year

Microsoft Defender is stirring up trouble—bogus BIOS alerts, misflagged emails, even Mac crashes. Can your trusted security tool really keep up when glitches hit?

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/microsoft-defender-navigating-recent-bugs-and-the-ongoing-challenge-of-security-software-reliability/

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#securitysoftware
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Has anyone ever heard of a program called "Seraph Secure" (seraphsecure[.]com).

Its purpose is to block remote access software (e.g. TeamViewer) from being installed on a computer. Apparently it was created by a YouTuber.
A family member is considering installing this on the computer of someone who has fallen for tech support scams before, but I have never heard of it and was wondering if it is legitimate and effective.

Thanks

#SeraphSecure #SecuritySoftware #TechSupportScams #RemoteAccessSoftware #Kitboga

Microsoft's Smart App Control blocks malware and has 'lighter impact on your PC’s performance'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.tomshardware.com/software/antivirus/microsofts-smart-app-control-blocks-malware-and-has-lighter-impact-on-your-pcs-performance

Did you know that using the "free" VPN services bundled with your internet security software can be a way to avoid those identity-intrusive age-verification pages that have begun to pop up on adult websites?

Many of them are only shown to visitors from porn-hostile jurisdictions. VPN obscures your location, problem goes away.

Verb. sap.

#AgeVerification #Porn #Web #Security #SecuritySoftware #VPN #Norton #Texas