Zak Doffman

London, United Kingdom, Variaí

Contributor at Forbes

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Google’s Secret Tracking Warning For All 3 Billion Chrome Users

1 week ago | forbes.com | Zak Doffman

You are being tracked — how to stop it. gettyIt’s hard to know where Chrome is going at the moment when it comes to tracking its 3 billion users. The promise to kill cookies is essentially dead, with even regulators reportedly assuming that’s the case. Meanwhile, Google and the ad industry continue their slow two-step routine, with nothing likely to change anytime soon. There are some footnotes to all this.
Why You Should Stop Using SMS 2FA Codes On Your Smartphone

1 week ago | forbes.com | Zak Doffman

Yes, SMS codes are dangerous. getty“The password era is ending,” says Microsoft, confirming its intent to push a billion-plus users to delete them altogether. For years, users have been pushed to add two-factor authentication (2FA) codes to those passwords. But those should be ended as well. They’re not secure, and a new warning should see you stop using them now.
Samsung Confirms User Account Deletion-Now Just 6 Weeks Away

1 week ago | forbes.com | Zak Doffman

Account deletion warning for Samsung users. Future Publishing via Getty ImagesYou may have seen warnings this week for Samsung users (1,2), as the Galaxy-maker prepares to delete user accounts. This mirrors Google and others who do the same for security reasons. So what accounts are affected, and how do you protect your own? First the good news. This only applies to inactive accounts.
Google Chrome Warning-Do Not Ignore 7 Day Update Deadline

1 week ago | forbes.com | Zak Doffman

New Chrome warning for 2 billion users. NurPhoto via Getty ImagesNew warnings have been issued for Chrome’s 3 billion users, emphasizing the need to keep browsers updated at all times. Google has just issued a new update, which fixes two high-severity vulnerabilities and should be installed right away. More critically, an ongoing update mandate deadline in now just 7 days away.
Microsoft’s New Upgrade Option For 240 Million Windows Users

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Zak Doffman

1 hour agoUpdate Windows Now — Microsoft Confirms System Takeover DangerUpdate, June 17, 2025: This story, originally published on June 16, has been updated to include details of yet another vulnerability that can be used to facilitate a Windows system takeover attack in addition to CVE-2025-33073.
Millions Of Windows Users Get Microsoft’s Free Upgrade Offer

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Zak Doffman

AnduinOS is a Windows 11-like Linux distro that's easy on the eyes and the brainIf you're looking to make the leap from Windows to Linux and would like to stick with something familiar, AnduinOS has your back. Over the past year, …
Millions Of Windows Users Get Microsoft’s Free Upgrade Offer

1 week ago | forbes.com | Zak Doffman

Millions of Windows users suddenly moveNurPhoto via Getty ImagesWhat a difference two weeks makes. June started badly for Microsoft, with news that its all-important Windows 11 upgrades had flatlined. But a fortnight later that surprising upgrade reversal has reversed again — and then some. Windows 11 has all but caught Windows 10 for the first time. If the data is right, that’s a huge turnaround in 16 days.
Terrorist Attack Texts And Calls Are Fake, Israel Warns

1 week ago | forbes.com | Zak Doffman

Israel shelter during missile attackAFP via Getty ImagesAn ongoing “psychological warfare” campaign is ongoing, Israeli authorities warn, aiming to keep citizens away from bomb shelters for fear of terrorist attacks.
Microsoft Starts Deleting Your Passwords In 6 Weeks-Act Now

1 week ago | forbes.com | Zak Doffman

Password deletion is just around the corner. Getty Images“The password era is ending,” Microsoft warns, as it moves quickly to push a billion-plus users to make changes before it’s too late. It’s not alone. Google is also telling its users to move away from passwords, with most accounts now at risk. This should come as no surprise.
Apple’s iPhone Kill Switch Would Completely Change Your Phone

1 week ago | forbes.com | Zak Doffman

Will your iPhone get this kill switch? gettyWhen Samsung warned users “to enable and update the latest anti-theft features available on Samsung Galaxy devices,” it came as little surprise. Mobile phone theft has become an epidemic, and despite advances on iOS and Android, it shows no signs of abating. But Apple could have the answer, stopping this dead in its tracks.