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.
Survey of 27 hacker-for-hire services found that only five launched attacks against victims.
Google Chrome v76 is getting a new security feature to fight popup spam.
According to Apple, patches only go so far in protecting Macs from the Zombieland (MDS) bug, and the company recommends that customers who believe they are at heightened risk of attack should disable hyper-threading. Problem is, this has an enormous effect on performance.
The notion that the Chinese government would spy on corporations and US agencies with electronic devices manufactured by Chinese companies is not only absurd but would be catastrophic to furthering its ambitions in world trade.
Google puts all your online orders into a single page using purchase receipts stored in Gmail.
The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation is only a year old but is already having a big impact.
Internet and email communications are essential for performing modern business tasks, but companies must put rules in place to reduce the risks that come along with those technologies. This policy offers...
New state initiative will be led by chief cybersecurity officer Tony Chapman.
Android maker confirms it is clamping down on Huawei.
Winnti Linux variant used in 2015 in the hack of a Vietnamese gaming company.
Study finds adding a phone number to a Google account blocks all automated attempts, 99% of bulk attacks, and 66% of targeted attacks.
NEC's NeoFace facial recognition software will be used by Melbourne-based Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessments in a bid to ensure those sitting tests are those enrolled.
From point-of-sale terminals to medical devices, embedded systems running unsupported Windows versions pose a unique migration challenge.
LeakedSource sold data on over 3.1 billion accounts, made CAN$247,000 (US$183,000).
With three in five enterprises now going or planning to go serverless, the attack surface widens.
Faulty production script gave users access to all their company's Salesforce data.
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 12.3.
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 12.2.
What would a modern-day Plague of Lice look like?
If you want to beef up the security on your Google Account, then the Advanced Protection Program those at risk of targeted attacks – such as journalists, activists, business leaders, and political campaign teams – is for you. Here's how to enable the Google Advanced Protection Program.
The technology managing the systems in our cars could be open drivers up to the risk of hacking. Find out the most common digital threats to our cars, and how you can reduce your risk.
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.
Microsoft recommends using a separate device for administrative tasks.
Both companies talk up the importance of protecting your data, but make opposite cases for whether you should share it. Read more: https://zd.net/2vWUsg8
The company says sellers fell victim to an “extensive” fraud scheme last year.
Electricfish malware is used to forge covert pathways out of infected Windows PCs.
We rely on social media and smartphone apps, from dating and connecting to online shopping and browsing the web. What exactly do we share with these platforms? Read more: https://zd.net/2vYZ3hN
This file-locking malware family has evolved a new tactic which abuses trust to create new ransomware victims.
Drones are drastically transforming a variety of industries today, but they could give rise to a range of privacy and security risks. Read more: https://zd.net/2Hd0EWu
Karen Roby gives a snapshot of this week's news coverage on TechRepublic and ZDNet. The stories include three major conferences, a telecom data breach, and the number of CIOs implementing AI.
Gate-like checkpoints are being used to record biometrics and device digital fingerprints for Xinjiang residents.
There are a growing number of apps and connected devices that consumers can use in the bathroom, but the environment isn't exactly smartphone-friendly, explains CareOS CEO Thomas Serval.
CareOS CTO Ali Mouizina demonstrates the CareOS platform and Artemis Smart Mirror, which leverages tools like Google’s Tensorflow Lite as well as physical features like a built-in camera cover to ensure consumer privacy.
Tantan, the Chinese dating app which bore a high resemblance to Tinder, had more than 20 million monthly active users in mid-2018.
Cyber centre gets less money than Perth Blockchain Academy.
Google gives users more control over search and location data in the face of impending government scrutiny. Read more: https://zd.net/2WtQK9m
They're some of the simplest forms of cyberattacks out there, but credit card stealing POS malware remains highly effective.
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All Intel chips open to new Spoiler non-Spectre attack: Don't expect a quick fix
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Government shutdown: TLS certificates not renewed, many websites are down
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SHA-1 collision attacks are now actually practical and a looming danger
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New security flaw impacts 5G, 4G, and 3G telephony protocols
