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• Quest Diagnostics Says Someone Accessed Patient Records: What to Do Now

  Quest Diagnostics says an outsider got into a system doctors use to order lab tests and see results, and accessed some patient records. Here's what to do.

  Richy · Oct 23, 2026, 8:08 AM ET

• Capcom Says Nearly 11.8 Million CAPCOM ID Accounts Were Exposed in a Breach: What Gamers Should Do

  Capcom says email addresses and basic account records for nearly 11.8 million CAPCOM ID accounts were exposed. No card info was taken. What to do now.

  Richy · Oct 23, 2026, 7:36 AM ET

• Spotify Family Plan Now Asks Some Members to Scan a QR Code: What to Do

  Spotify may ask some Family plan members to scan a QR code on the plan manager's phone to prove they live together. Here's how it works and how to pass.

  Richy · Oct 23, 2026, 7:36 AM ET

• Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted Are Coming to Game Pass

  Xbox named the next Game Pass additions and the games leaving on October 31. Here's which plans get what and what to finish first.

  Richy · Oct 23, 2026, 7:00 AM ET

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