ChromeOS 131 began rolling out a couple days ago, and like I assumed at the beginning, it’s not really bringing along too many big changes under the hood this time around. Along with the requisite bug fixes and security patches, here’s a quick look at what’s new in the last ChromeOS update of 2024. Quick Answers redesign First up, Google’s been busy giving Quick Answers a fresh coat of paint. For those unfamiliar, Quick Answers is like having a super-smart research assistant built right into ChromeOS. It uses the magic of AI to help you make sense of web pages and PDFs. Need a quick summary? Want an interactive outline to navigate a lengthy document? Or maybe you have a specific question about the content? Quick Answers has you covered. X remove ads With M131, Quick Answers is getting a styling update, making it even easier on the eyes. Google didn’t really specify what changed, and I’m frankly having a tough time deciphering what is different. Perhaps it’s a server-side roll-out and will actually hit soon. For now, right clicking on text still looks the same to me. Safety Reset We’ve all been there. Chrome starts acting up, and you can’t quite pinpoint the culprit. Maybe a rogue extension is causing trouble, or perhaps some experimental settings have gone awry. In the past, the only solution was a full-blown Powerwash, but there’s now a new way to try and remedy an issue without washing things clean called Safety Reset, and it can: Tidy up Chrome’s settings and shortcuts: Any oddball configurations will be reverted back to their defaults. Disable all extensions: This helps isolate problematic add-ons that might be causing performance issues or strange behavior. Sweep away temporary data: Cookies and other site data will be cleared, giving you a fresh browsing slate. The best part? Your crucial data like bookmarks, history, and saved passwords remain untouched. It’s a fantastic way to troubleshoot issues without going through the full Powerwash process (though that is admittedly not a huge deal compared with other operating systems out there). Flashing notifications ChromeOS has always been at the forefront of accessibility, and M131 continues that trend with a new feature aimed at users who might miss those subtle corner notifications. Now, you can enable flashing notifications that will briefly illuminate the screen whenever a new alert pops up. This is a game-changer for users who are hard of hearing or those who rely on screen magnification, which can sometimes make it difficult to spot those corner notifications. To turn on this feature, head over to Settings > Accessibility > Audio and captions > Flash notifications. As with all ChromeOS updates, M131 will be gradually rolling out to devices over the next few days and so will these new features. For what its worth, Flash Notifications and Safety Reset are there for me already, so it seems things are rolling out smoothly this time around. Again, I’m not sure what is different with Quick Answers, but that one may not be fully rolled out yet. X remove ads Join Chrome Unboxed Plus Introducing Chrome Unboxed Plus – our revamped membership community. Join today at just $2 / month to get access to our private Discord, exclusive giveaways, AMAs, an ad-free website, ad-free podcast experience and more. Plus Monthly $2/mo. after 7-day free trial Pay monthly to support our independent coverage and get access to exclusive benefits. X remove ads Start free trial Plus Annual $20/yr. after 7-day free trial Pay yearly to support our independent coverage and get access to exclusive benefits. Start free trial Our newsletters are also a great way to get connected. Subscribe here! Click here to learn more and for membership FAQ X remove ads

The murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan involved the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) to identify his killer, but challenges hindered its success. Partial images of the suspect captured on some of the more than 15,000 various advanced surveillance systems and security cameras (including from inside taxis and drones) throughout New York City (NYPD) failed to capture the suspect’s full facial features, limiting the effectiveness of the technology in isolating the suspect’s identity. After five days and no success in identifying their suspect using FRT, the NYPD released yet more photos it said were the clearest it had of the suspect to solicit information from the public​. It was those photos that led to a public tip that the suspect appeared to be the same man who was being observed in a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania about 200 miles from New York City. That man, identified as Luigi Mangione, was promptly detained by local police and eventually charged with Thompson’s murder. “That photo has been seen more times than in your average homicide,” former Philadelphia police officer and a criminal justice professor at The Citadel Sean Patrick Griffin Monday. The added that, “In the end, it was the simple act of distributing photos – not sophisticated facial recognition technology – that led the police to the man who has been charged in the fatal shooting ... For experts, the case was a reminder of how – even as facial recognition technology grows more sophisticated – distributing photos and relying on the public to recognize a face can still play a critical role in investigations.” magazine’s : “ .” But even if the NYPD had had a clear facial image of the suspect, it would only have been useful if the suspect’s face was in its criminal database, the New York Department of Motor Vehicles’ biometric database, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Next Generation Identification (NGI) database, the Department of Homeland Security’s Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT), or the Department of Defense’s Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS). While facial recognition technology has been widely employed by law enforcement to identify suspects, its role in identifying Mangione was ineffective. But perhaps not solely because of the technology’ shortcomings. Legal and privacy issues and federal and interstate database connectivity restrictions also may have played a role. Officially, the NYPD says its primary facial recognition tool is provided by . However, the department acknowledges the use of other tools for specific purposes and has faced criticism for a lack of transparency and comprehensive oversight regarding AI technologies​. DataWorks’ FaceCompare Plus provides morphological facial comparison of any two facial images side-by-side, without the need for a full facial recognition system. But, again, Mangione’s photo or photos would have to have already been in the NYPD’s or other state and federal databases to be useful. “Most Americans may believe that law enforcement has images on everybody in the United States. That’s very much not true,” CEO Donnie Scott was . “If he happens to not be a resident of New York who happens to not have been arrested before, odds are he’s not going to be in their criminal database or their mugshot repository.” Scott further emphasized that “the state of New York does not have access to the DMV database for law enforcement purposes by statute. It requires cooperation and information sharing and a reason and willingness by the respective agencies to be allowed to share that by law.” Similarly, NYPD – and many other law enforcement agencies nationwide – do not have immediate access to one another’s databases, least of all their state’s DMV database. Neither does one state have access to another state’s DMV photo repository. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) does, and it confirmed its involvement in the investigation of Thompson’s murder as it joined efforts with the NYPD after the incident, which took place outside a Manhattan hotel. The FBI assisted in the manhunt for the suspect by leveraging its resources to track leads and identify the perpetrator. It’s not known if the FBI’s efforts resulted in some database photo match. The FBI has access to state law enforcement criminal databases and DMV records, but this access is regulated and governed by federal and state laws, often through cooperative agreements. The FBI operates the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Network which includes systems like the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). State and local law enforcement agencies input and access data on the NCIC, and the FBI can use this data for its investigations. The CJIS network also connects state and local databases to the FBI, enabling data-sharing across jurisdictions​. As for DMV Records, the FBI can access these records for investigations, often through the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, which permits such access for legitimate law enforcement purposes. Through the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, the FBI can request state-level DMV data, which includes driver license information and vehicle registrations.​ Access though often depends on agreements between state law enforcement agencies and the FBI. States maintain their own databases but grant access to the FBI when investigations require it, under established protocols. Access is also closely monitored to ensure compliance with privacy laws, and misuse of these systems can result in significant penalties. In the end, however, it was partial photos of the suspect that the NYPD provided to the public through the media that resulted in Mangione’s arrest – that, after the NYPD had made a big deal about its investigation. Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly told FOX Business early on that he believed the suspect would be caught “fairly soon” and that “facial recognition is effective, and I would hope that it’s being used in this case.” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny added early on in the investigation, however, that police so far hadn’t been able to ID him using facial recognition, possibly because of the partial images or limitations on how the NYPD is allowed to use the technology. While facial recognition has evolved significantly, modern systems still have difficulty handling all the challenges like surgical masks, balaclavas, or partial images, which have varying degrees of success. Facial recognition systems still face significant challenges when analyzing partial images that are obstructed by masks or balaclavas. While advanced systems can focus on visible features like eyes, eyebrows, and facial contours, accuracy diminishes when large parts of the face are hidden. Performance depends on factors like resolution, image quality, and the algorithms used. Some systems trained for such scenarios have improved recognition rates, leveraging AI models that extract additional clues from limited data. However, the success rate often remains significantly lower compared to unobstructed images. Studies that were conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic showed accuracy drops ranging from 5% to 50%, depending on the system and the coverage of the face. Many systems have been updated to accommodate masked faces by focusing on visible features like the eyes, eyebrows, and forehead, and some companies, like and Huawei, have claimed that their technologies achieve 90% -95% accuracy . Advanced systems using 3D mapping and infrared imaging can bypass some of the limitations of traditional 2D recognition, and some AI models that have been trained with extensive datasets, including masked faces, perform better than those trained on unmasked datasets. Feature-based matching uses algorithms to analyze parts of the face that are visible (e.g., eyes, forehead) and compare them with a database, relying heavily on unique features like the shape of the eyes or eyebrows. However, the fewer visible features, the lower the accuracy. Most systems see a significant drop in performance when more than 30% to 50% of the face is obscured. FRT ystems also frequently struggle with extreme angles or occlusions, as partial images introduce uncertainty. Advanced techniques like pose normalization or multi-shot analysis (combining multiple partial images) can help mitigate these issues. AI models, particularly convolutional neural networks (CNNs), have shown considerable promise in identifying individuals with partially obscured faces. These models are designed to focus on specific facial features that remain visible, such as the eyes, eyebrows, and forehead. They can also use contextual clues and patterns from datasets trained on partially masked faces. However, their success rate depends on the extent of obstruction, quality of the image, and robustness of the training dataset. State-of-the-art models achieve higher accuracy but still face challenges under poor lighting, movement, extreme angles, or significant obstructions. Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) can be highly effective in assisting facial recognition for partially obscured faces by reconstructing or inferring missing portions of a face by generating plausible approximations based on training data. This reconstruction allows other recognition systems to analyze a complete or near-complete representation of the face. However, while GAN-enhanced systems can improve identification rates, their accuracy depends on the quality of the training data and the degree of obstruction of a person’s face. GANs also face risks of introducing artifacts or false positives if misused. The exact number of facial recognition systems using CNNs in law enforcement though is difficult to pinpoint due to their proprietary nature and varied implementations. However, major providers like , , , and employ CNN-based algorithms in systems widely adopted by law enforcement agencies globally. While Clearview AI, for instance, uses a CNN to analyze over v from public sources, even with partial or low-quality images, it isn’t known whether any of the numerous photos of Mangione found on social media and other online public sources after he was identified are included in its database, or whether its CNN would have been able to identify him as a possible match. Overall, while FRT has made strides in addressing its many challenges, performance can vary widely depending on the specific system and context. Meanwhile, discussions about facial recognition and data-sharing frameworks continue in the broader context of law enforcement technology and privacy debates, with calls for stronger regulation and training to address privacy and civil rights concerns. Efforts to legislate or regulate facial recognition in the U.S. remain contentious. Some lawmakers and advocacy groups push for stricter limits or bans on certain uses, citing privacy concerns and the potential for misuse. On the other hand, others advocate for better integration and use of this technology for national security and crime prevention, though this, too, is often met with privacy-focused resistance. In the wake of Thompson’s murder and the inability of FRT to identify Mangione, expect this debate to only grow louder – on both sides. Several federal law enforcement officials expressed in private they are worried that there will be copycats, especially given the surprising level of galvanized public support from the right and the left – elites versus the little guy – for what Mangione did. “This reverse outrage,” as one official described it, “is truly troubling. I would expect some sort of political response that tears down restrictions” on the use of facial recognition “going forward.” | | | | | | | | | |Is Your PC Ready? Discover This Stunning Indiana Jones Game

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BOONE, N.C. (AP) — South Carolina offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains has been hired as head coach at Appalachian State and will receive a five-year contract, athletic director Doug Gillin announced Saturday. The 44-year-old Loggains replaces Shawn Clark, who was fired Monday after the Mountaineers finished 5-6 for their first losing season since 2013. Loggains was South Carolina's offensive coordinator for two seasons and an assistant at Arkansas, his alma mater, for two seasons before that. He spent 16 years in the NFL as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Tennessee, Cleveland, Chicago, Miami and the New York Jets. “He brings experience as a leader and play-caller at the highest levels of professional and college football," Gillin said. "He is a great recruiter and believes strongly in building relationships. He is aligned with our core values of academic integrity, competitive excellence, social responsibility and world-class experience. This is a great day for App State.” Loggains' offense at South Carolina featured LaNorris Sellers, one of the nation's top dual-threat quarterbacks, and running back Raheim “Rocket” Sanders. Sellers and Sanders led the Southeastern Conference's third-ranked rushing offense. Story continues below video Loggains spent the 2021 and 2022 seasons as Arkansas' tight ends coach, and he worked with Sam Darnold, Jay Cutler, Mitchell Trubisky, Brian Hoyer and Vince Young during his time in the NFL. The Mountaineers, the preseason favorites in the Sun Belt Conference's East Division, tied for fifth with a 3-5 record in league play. App State was 40-24 under Clark, but the Mountaineers have failed to reach a bowl game two of the past three seasons. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballLiverpool boss Arne Slot talks up ‘special player’ Mohamed Salah

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The Reds ultimately left St James’ Park with only a point after Fabian Schar snatched a 3-3 draw at the end of a pulsating encounter, but Salah’s double – his 14th and 15th goals of the season – transformed a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 lead before the Switzerland defender’s late intervention. The 32-year-old Egypt international’s future at Anfield remains a topic of debate with his current contract running down. Asked about Salah’s future, Slot said: “It’s difficult for me to predict the long-term future, but the only thing I can expect or predict is that he is in a very good place at the moment. Two goals and an assist for Mo tonight 👏 pic.twitter.com/tMXidgeA0P — Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 4, 2024 “He plays in a very good team that provides him with good opportunities and then he is able to do special things. “And what makes him for me even more special is that in the first hour or before we scored to make it 1-1, you thought, ‘He’s not playing his best game today’, and to then come up with a half-hour or 45 minutes – I don’t know how long it was – afterwards with an assist, two goals, having a shot on the bar, being a constant threat, that is something not many players can do if they’ve played the first hour like he did. “That is also what makes him special. If you just look at the goals, his finish is so clinical. He’s a special player, but that’s what we all know.” Salah did indeed endure a quiet opening 45 minutes by his standards and it was the Magpies who went in at the break a goal to the good after Alexander Isak’s stunning 35th-minute finish. Slot said: “The shot from Isak, I don’t even know if Caoimh (keeper Caoimhin Kelleher) saw that ball, as hard as it was.” Salah set up Curtis Jones to level five minutes into the second half and after Anthony Gordon has restored the hosts’ lead, levelled himself from substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold’s 68th-minute cross. He looked to have won it with a fine turn and finish – his ninth goal in seven league games – seven minutes from time, only for Schar to pounce from a tight angle in the 90th minute. Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe was delighted with the way his team took the game to the Reds four days after their disappointing 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Howe, who admitted his surprise that VAR official Stuart Attwell had not taken a dimmer view of a Virgil van Dijk shoulder barge on Gordon, said: “It’s mixed emotions. “Part of me feels we should have won it – a big part of me – but part of me is pleased we didn’t lose either because it was such a late goal for us. “Generally, I’m just pleased with the performance. There was much more attacking output, a much better feel about the team. “There was much better energy, and it was a really good performance against, for me, the best team we’ve played so far this season in the Premier League, so it was a big jump forward for us.”

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Voters dejected by the presidential election results need to find a way to give back and remain involved, Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton said Saturday as they celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Clinton presidential library. The former president urged audience members in a packed theater to remain engaged and find ways to communicate with those they disagree with despite a divisive political time. The two spoke about a month after former President Donald Trump's win over Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election. “We’re just passing through, and we all need to just calm down and do something that builds people up instead of tears them down,” Bill Clinton said. Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state who was defeated by Trump in the 2016 election, said she understands the next couple of years are going to be challenging for voters who don't agree with the decisions being made. "In addition to staying involved and staying aware, it’s important to find something that makes you feel good about the day because if you’re in a constant state of agitation about our political situation, it is really going to shorten your life," she said. The Clintons spoke during a panel discussion with journalist Laura Ling, who the former president helped free in 2009 when she was detained in North Korea with another journalist. The event was held as part of a weekend of activities marking the of the Clinton Presidential Library's opening in Little Rock. The library is preparing to of its exhibits and an expansion that will include Hillary Clinton's personal archives. Hillary Clinton said part of the goal is to modernize the facility and expand it to make it a more open, inviting place for people for convene and make connections. When asked about advice he would give for people disappointed by the election results, Bill Clinton said people need to continue working toward bringing people together and improving others' lives. “If that's the way you keep score, then you ought to be trying to run up the score,” he said. “Not lamenting the fact that somebody else is winning a different game because they keep score a different way." “And in addition, figure out what we can do to win again,” Hillary Clinton added, eliciting cheers. The program featured a panel discussion with cast members of the hit NBC show “The West Wing” and former Clinton White House staffers. The weekend amounted to a reunion of former Clinton White House staffers, supporters and close friends, including former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and adviser James Carville. McAuliffe said he and Carville ate Friday at Doe's Eat Place, a downtown restaurant that was popular with Clinton aides and reporters during Clinton's 1992 White House run. He said he viewed the library and its planned expansion as important for the future. “This is not only about the past, but it's more importantly about the future," McAuliffe said. “We just went through a very tough election, and people are all saying we've got to get back to the Clinton model.” Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press

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WASHINGTON — A top White House official said Wednesday at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations were impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. FILE - The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, in Zhangjiakou, China, on Feb. 2, 2022. A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File) Neuberger divulged the scope of the hack a day after the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued guidance intended to help root out the hackers and prevent similar cyberespionage in the future. White House officials cautioned that the number of telecommunication firms and countries impacted could grow. The U.S. believes the hackers were able to gain access to communications of senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures through the hack, Neuberger said. “We don’t believe any classified communications has been compromised,” Neuberger added during a call with reporters. She added that Biden was briefed on the findings and the White House “made it a priority for the federal government to do everything it can to get to the bottom this.” US officials recommend encrypted messaging apps amid "Salt Typhoon" cyberattack, attributed to China, targeting AT&T, Verizon, and others. The Chinese embassy in Washington rejected the accusations that it was responsible for the hack Tuesday after the U.S. federal authorities issued new guidance. “The U.S. needs to stop its own cyberattacks against other countries and refrain from using cyber security to smear and slander China,” embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu said. The embassy did not immediately respond to messages Wednesday. White House officials believe the hacking was regionally targeted and the focus was on very senior government officials. Federal authorities confirmed in October that hackers linked to China targeted the phones of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, along with people associated with Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. The number of countries impacted by the hack is currently believed to be in the “low, couple dozen,” according to a senior administration official. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity under rules set by the White House, said they believed the hacks started at least a year or two ago. The suggestions for telecom companies released Tuesday are largely technical in nature, urging encryption, centralization and consistent monitoring to deter cyber intrusions. If implemented, the security precautions could help disrupt the operation, dubbed Salt Typhoon, and make it harder for China or any other nation to mount a similar attack in the future, experts say. Trump's pick to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel was allegedly the target of cyberattack attempt by Iranian-backed hackers. Neuberger pointed to efforts made to beef up cybersecurity in the rail, aviation, energy and other sectors following the May 2021 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline . “So, to prevent ongoing Salt Typhoon type intrusions by China, we believe we need to apply a similar minimum cybersecurity practice,” Neuberger said. The cyberattack by a gang of criminal hackers on the critical U.S. pipeline, which delivers about 45% of the fuel used along the Eastern Seaboard, sent ripple effects across the economy, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nation’s aging energy infrastructure. Colonial confirmed it paid $4.4 million to the gang of hackers who broke into its computer systems as it scrambled to get the nation's fuel pipeline back online. Picture this: You're on vacation in a city abroad, exploring museums, tasting the local cuisine, and people-watching at cafés. Everything is going perfectly until you get a series of alerts on your phone. Someone is making fraudulent charges using your credit card, sending you into a panic. How could this have happened? Cyberattacks targeting travelers are nothing new. But as travel has increased in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, so has the volume of hackers and cybercriminals preying upon tourists. Financial fraud is the most common form of cybercrime experienced by travelers, but surveillance via public Wi-Fi networks, social media hacking, and phishing scams are also common, according to a survey by ExpressVPN . Spokeo consulted cybersecurity sources and travel guides to determine some of the best ways to protect your phone while traveling, from using a VPN to managing secure passwords. Online attacks are not the only type of crime impacting travelers—physical theft of phones is also a threat. Phones have become such invaluable travel aids, housing our navigation tools, digital wallets, itineraries, and contacts, that having your phone stolen, lost, or compromised while abroad can be devastating. Meanwhile, traveling can make people uniquely vulnerable to both cyber and physical attacks due to common pitfalls like oversharing on social media and letting your guard down when it comes to taking risks online. Luckily, there are numerous precautions travelers can take to safeguard against cyberattacks and phone theft. Hackers can—and do—target public Wi-Fi networks at cafés and hotels to gain access to your personal information or install malware onto your device, particularly on unsecured networks. Travelers are especially vulnerable to these types of cybersecurity breaches because they are often more reliant on public Wi-Fi than they would be in their home countries where they have more robust phone plans. This reliance on public, unsecured networks means travelers are more likely to use those networks to perform sensitive tasks like financial transfers, meaning hackers can easily gain access to banking information or other passwords. One easy way to safeguard yourself against these breaches is to use a virtual private network, or VPN, while traveling. VPNs are apps that encrypt your data and hide your location, preventing hackers from accessing personal information. An added bonus is that VPNs allow you to access websites that may be blocked or unavailable in the country you are visiting. To use a VPN, simply download a VPN app on your phone or computer, create an account, choose a server, and connect. Pickpockets, scammers, and flagrant, snatch-your-phone-right-out-of-your-hand thieves can be found pretty much everywhere. In London, for instance, a staggering 91,000 phones were reported stolen to police in 2022 , breaking down to an average of 248 per day, according to the BBC. Whether you're visiting a crowded tourist attraction or just want peace of mind, travel experts advise taking precautions to make sure your phone isn't physically stolen or compromised while traveling. There are several antitheft options to choose from. If you want a bag that will protect your phone from theft, experts recommend looking for features like slash-resistant fabric, reinforced shoulder straps, hidden zippers that can be locked, and secure attachment points, like a cross-body strap or a sturdy clip. For tethers, look for those made of tear-resistant material with a reinforced clip or ring. If your phone falls into the wrong hands, there's a good chance you won't be getting it back. Out of those 91,000 phones stolen in London in 2022, only 1,915 (or about 2%) were recovered. The good news is that you can take precautions to make the loss of your phone less devastating by backing up your data before you travel. With backed-up data, you can acquire a new device and still access your photos, contacts, messages, and passwords. Moreover, if you have "Find My Device" or "Find My Phone" enabled, you can remotely wipe your stolen phone's data so the thief cannot access it. It's safest to back up your data to a hard drive and not just the cloud. That way, if you have to wipe your device, you don't accidentally erase the backup, too. Strong passwords for important accounts help protect your information while you travel, but it's just a first step. The National Cybersecurity Alliance recommends creating long, unique, and complex passwords for every account and combining them with multifactor authentication to create maximum barriers to entry. If you're worried about remembering these passwords, password managers can be a vital tool for both creating and storing strong passwords. Password managers are apps that act as secure vaults for all your passwords. Some even come with a feature that allows you to temporarily delete sensitive passwords before you travel and then easily restore them once you return. Story editing by Mia Nakaji Monnier. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Tim Bruns. Photo selection by Lacy Kerrick. 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