Let's face it. Software has holes. And hackers love to exploit them. New vulnerabilities appear almost daily. If you have software - we all do - you need to keep tabs on the latest vulnerabilities.
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Chinese company leaves Muslim-tracking facial recognition database exposed online
Russia to disconnect from the internet as part of a planned test
Hacker is selling 93 million user records from eight companies, including GfyCat.
Google changes stance on upcoming Chrome Manifest V3 changes as benchmark shows they lied about performance hit.
The company wants to accelerate local strategy by providing direction to clients as regulatory and compliance requirements increase.
Google announces Trusted Types browser API, a new defense against DOM-based XSS attacks.
As attack methodologies advance, tool-assisted detection is indispensable for security professionals to manage sprawling networks of devices that are not necessarily trustworthy.
Ransomware isn’t the only cyberthreat your business will face this year. Here are five emerging threats that leaders need to know about.
Design flaws in modern chip design have emerged as a significant threat to the security of data on PCs and mobile devices. This comprehensive ebook delves into two prominent vulnerabilities—Spectre and...
If you thought sophisticated cyber criminal gangs were the only threat to your organisation, think again. Now almost anyone can access the tools to conduct hacking campaigns.
Government officials, academia, and advocacy groups say it's time for the US to get its own GDPR-type law.
Updated: Your unique ID is being connected to devices to create an immutable record even when you ask for your history to be forgotten.
The external databases were used by Android app developers who harvested and stored user data.
Eight Windows 10 apps removed from the Microsoft Store after getting caught mining Monero behind users' backs.
StarHub again lost customers across pay TV and mobile, but increased its revenue in managed services and cybersecurity.
Optus said it is speaking with third-party vendors to look into how the issue happened.
After just two hours of debate, Australia's encryption law amendments are now stalled in the Senate until April. Only one key amendment was passed, but both government and opposition can claim a win.
Hackers tried to send funds to banks in the UK, the US, the Czech Republic, and Honk Kong. Transactions are being reverted.
This gallery contains a list of the technologies that have been many times at the heart of a large number of data breaches incidents in the past few years.
Time and time again, Facebook has been slammed for privacy practices and data handling. Here are some of the most prominent, recent scandals of note.
Whether you're in the office or on the road, a VPN is still one of the best ways to protect yourself on the big, bad internet. One of these could be your best bet.
Although hackers are getting more and more sophisticated, you can still recognize that something is not right online. NordVPN shares tips on spotting a phishing message -- and keep your online activities safe.
Bypassing passcodes, malware-laden apps, and inherent design flaws exposing almost all known mobile devices made up part of the security problems found in iOS and Android.
Experts weigh in on what they believe will happen to the world of cybercrime, malware, and botnets in the coming year.
If you're looking for a fast, ultra-rugged, secure encrypted portable storage drive that's available in both HDD and SSD flavors, look no further than Apricorn's new Aegis Fortress L3.
Your iPhone and iPad is likely packed with important, valuable, and even sensitive information that you might not want others to be able to access. Here are the steps you should take to lock down an iPhone or iPad running iOS 12.1.
Voice assistants like Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung smart TVs are always listening, yet consumers are unaware that their recordings are held online. Here are some ways to mange your privacy around these devices.
Millions of records were lost, services were disrupted, and credit card data was stolen as hackers ran amok over the year.
Concerned about the security of the data you store on your iPhone and iPad? Here are the steps you should take to lock down an iPhone or iPad running iOS 12. (Updated for iOS 12.1)
Researchers have demonstrated everything from running cars off the road to remotely controlling your brakes.
Need help wiping the slate clean? Here are some instructions on removing and wiping services most likely to store your data and online activities.
Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are part of the cryptocurrency Wild West, but how do you know what is fraudulent and what is legitimate?
These are the worst known cyberattacks which are believed to be the work of hackers backed by governments and ruling parties worldwide.
The wrong attitudes towards risk and complexity could leave you open to attack.
Einaras Gravrock, CEO at CUJO AI, talks to ZDNet's Tonya Hall about AI-enabled phishing attacks.
ZDNet's Tonya Hall talks with Mitchell Klein, executive director at Z-Wave Alliance, about new ways individuals are able to enhance their IoT device security.
Government also offers cash rewards worth as much as $30,000. Read more: https://zd.net/2UN45se
Tonya Hall talks to Adam Hirsch, executive vice president of emerging media and technologies at Edelman Digital, about making ethical decisions privately and digitally.
iOS app developers have been capturing how users interact with screens without gaining user consent.
Facebook rolls out the unsend feature it promised last April.
Google releases "Password Checkup" Chrome extension on Safer Internet Day.
German antitrust watchdog wants Facebook to obtain explicit user consent before merging data collected from WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Analytics, and social buttons with Facebook profiles. Read more: https://zd.net/2SMC2f5
Victorian Education Minister James Merlino wants the few private schools using the surveillance tech to undertake rigorous privacy assessments and ensure students have explicit guardian or parental consent to participate.
Russia’s internet contingency plan is quickly approaching and officials are still planning an internet disconnect for testing purposes. Read more: https://zd.net/2GCsLjc
Triout malware is designed for espionage and can spy on almost every aspect of compromised devices - and now it's back with new tactics.
The Waze app currently notifies drivers of speed traps and sobriety checkpoints, which has caused the NYPD to reach out to Google to demand a stop. Read more: https://zd.net/2TEDe1i
With less than a year until the end of Windows 7 support, users may want to consider migrating sooner rather than later to avoid malware that spreads much more easily on obsolete platforms.
The company is held to a high standard by regulators worldwide and is expected to maintain adequate privacy protections and to not abuse the power it holds. But, does it?
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Chinese company leaves Muslim-tracking facial recognition database exposed online
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Russia to disconnect from the internet as part of a planned test
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Government shutdown: TLS certificates not renewed, many websites are down
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New security flaw impacts 5G, 4G, and 3G telephony protocols
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Dunkin' Donuts accounts compromised in second credential stuffing attack in three months
