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The top VPNs for Android (and whether your phone really even needs one)
March 15, 2023 by Charlie Osborne
How to find and remove spyware from your phone
February 7, 2023 by Charlie Osborne
Anker admits Eufy security cameras were not natively encrypted
February 1, 2023 by Maria Diaz
Upgrading my network to 2.5Gbps with the fastest small business and residential ...
December 27, 2022 by Jason Perlow
Cybersecurity in space: The out of-this-world challenges ahead
December 7, 2022 by Danny Palmer

Eufy's security cameras send data to the cloud without consent, and that's not the worst part

Eufy camera users also learned that their camera streams can be accessed remotely using VLC without encryption or authentication.

How to find out if you are involved in a data breach -- and what to do next

Here's a guide highlighting the tools you can use to determine if your account is at risk.

August 8, 2022 by Charlie Osborne in Security

Federal courts hit by "significant and sophisticated" cyberattack in 2020

At a congressional hearing on Thursday, members of Congress asked a Justice Department official about the breach, which they said was unrelated to the SolarWinds attack.

July 28, 2022 by Stephanie Condon in Cyber Threats

Microsoft to acquire foreign cyberthreat analysis vendor Miburo

Microsoft is acquiring Miburo, a vendor specializing in detecting and countering foreign disinformation, and plans to make it part of its threat-intelligence operations.

June 14, 2022 by Mary Jo Foley in Cyber Threats

Why you can't trust Instagram

Weeks after I reported that my Instagram account had been hacked, Instagram remained silent. My account is now long gone.

June 9, 2022 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Social Media

IBM acquires Randori to streamline threat detection, bolster XDR offerings

The tech giant's latest purchase builds on the acquisition of ReaQta.

June 6, 2022 by Charlie Osborne in IBM

Get 3 years of protection with the world's first 3D password manager for only $30

You won't have to remember multiple passwords to keep your data safe. Just remember four 3D objects with Mindpass, a password manager that even sophisticated hacker tools can't break.

June 6, 2022 by StackCommerce in Deals

Cybersecurity in the future: Security 'by PlayStation' and IoT asbestos

WithSecure's Mikko Hyppönen shares his predictions for cybersecurity, cybercrime, and how our devices will be protected.

June 2, 2022 by Charlie Osborne in Cyber Threats

JupiterOne scores $70M series C funding, achieves unicorn status

Cloud security solutions are experiencing increased "growth and adoption." Cybersecurity platform JupiterOne is using graphs to capitalize on this.

June 2, 2022 by George Anadiotis in Big Data

How to get more security out of Android Messages

If you want to keep your Android SMS message free from spam or worse, Jack Wallen has a few tips for you.

May 24, 2022 by Jack Wallen in Android

US Justice Department won't prosecute white-hat hackers under the CFAA

Good-faith security researchers no longer have to worry about being prosecuted under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the DOJ says.

May 19, 2022 by Stephanie Condon in Security

Get unfettered personal network protection for life with no subscription

There's no question that VPNs can help to keep your most sensitive data safe, but if you want even more protection, this tiny hardware device can deliver it

May 19, 2022 by StackCommerce in Deals

Microsoft May 2022 Patch Tuesday fixes 7 critical vulnerabilities, 67 others

This month's security fixes include one "important" flaw confirmed to be in active use as part of ongoing exploits.

May 10, 2022 by Michael Gariffo in Microsoft

South Korea becomes first Asian member of NATO cyber research centre

The NATO think-tank, which holds large-scale cyber defense exercises among member nations every year, has accepted South Korea as its first Asian member.

May 5, 2022 by Cho Mu-Hyun in Security

How to freeze your credit

All three major credit bureaus allow you to freeze your credit report for free. Here's how to do it.

April 29, 2022 by Sandy John in Credit Cards

Cybercrime threatens business growth. Take these steps to mitigate your risk

If cybercrime was measured as a country, it would be the world's third-largest economy after the US and China,

April 21, 2022 by Vala Afshar in Cyber Threats