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Check your iPhone for compromised passwords... NOW!
Passwords are both your first line of defense and a potential weak link in your security. Now is a good time for a quick, five minute password audit
Twitch says no passwords or login credentials leaked in massive breach
The company is still investigating a massive hack that drew headlines two weeks ago.
$5.2 billion in BTC transactions tied to top 10 ransomware variants: US Treasury
For the first half of 2021, almost $600 million was linked to ransomware payments thanks to reports filed by financial services firms.
Brazilian insurance giant Porto Seguro hit by cyberattack
The incident caused instability to the company's systems and customer service channels.
Critical infrastructure security dubbed 'abysmal' by researchers
Researchers find that lax ICS security is putting critical services at risk of exploitation.
Ecoflow Delta Max: Battery-powered generator can get you through most power outages
With the increase in natural disasters like wildfires and severe hurricanes, having a method to keep power on is becoming an necessity. We look at a surprisingly viable alternative technology to the old-school gasoline-powered generator.
Google: We're sending out lots more phishing and malware attack warnings - here's why
Google's state-sponsored hacker alerts are outpacing last year's warnings by a big margin. Turn on multi-factor authentication, it warns.
This malware botnet gang has stolen millions with a surprisingly simple trick
Malware researchers reckon this botnet has made millions by exploiting an easy shortcut taken by many.
WhatsApp starts slowly rolling out encrypted backups
Users will need the latest version of WhatsApp to take advantage of the new functionality.
Missouri governor faces backlash and ridicule for threatening reporter who discovered exposed teacher SSNs
Governor Mike Parson called a St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter a "hacker" and threatened criminal prosecution because he notified state officials about a database that exposed the sensitive information of 100,000 educators.
CISA outlines cyberthreats targeting US water and wastewater systems
CISA listed multiple ransomware attacks on water facilities this year, including ones in California, Maine and Nevada.
Verizon-owned Visible acknowledges hack, confirms account manipulations
The company has faced overwhelming criticism from users, who took to social media to say their accounts had been hacked and used to buy phones or make other charges.
More than 30 countries outline efforts to stop ransomware after White House virtual summit
The countries agreed ransomware is an "escalating global security threat with serious economic and security consequences."
Acer confirms second cyberattack in 2021 after ransomware incident in March
Hackers breached the Taiwanese company's servers in India this week.
HP Wolf report highlights widespread exploitation of MSHTML, typosquatting and malware families hosted on Discord
The HP Wolf Security threat research team said the average time for a business to apply, test and fully deploy patches with the proper checks is 97 days.
First look at the YubiKey Bio
YubiKey Bio builds biometric authentication into a security key
iVerify (version 17)
Everyhting you need to know about iOS and iPadOS securoty, all in one place.
OnlyKey hardware security key
This is the ultimate security key for professionals.
SoloKeys Solo V2
Durable, fully reversible connectors, encapsulated in epoxy resin, and with updatable firmware.
iVerify: Added security for iPhone and iPad users
I'm usually wary of security apps, but iVerify by Trail of Bits is different. It comes highly recommended and offers a lot of features in a small download.
iStorage datAshur BT hardware encrypted flash drive
FIPS 140-2 Level 3 compliant storage drive with wireless unlock feature and remote management. IP57 rated for dust and water resistance.
Netgear BR200 small-business router
The Netgear BR200 Insight Managed Business Router has been designed to be easy to set up, and features a built-in firewall, VLAN management, and remote cloud monitoring, and can be managed from anywhere you have an internet connection.
YubiKey 5C NFC: The world’s first security key to feature dual USB-C and NFC connections
The YubiKey 5C NFC can be used across a broad range of platforms -- iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux -- and on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer that supports USB-C ports or NFC.
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC
The new Aegis Secure Key 3NXC builds on Apricorn's Secure Key 3z and Aegis Secure Key 3NX, taking the same proven form-factor and physical keypad, and adding something that users have been asking for -- USB-C support.
YubiKey 5Ci Clear Limited Edition
Transparency in security.
Certo AntiSpy iPhone Spyware Detection
Certo AntiSpy is not an app. Instead, it is a utility that you download and install on a Windows or Mac, and you use that to scan a backup of your iOS or iPadOS for subtle signs of intrusion.
Android Smart Lock -- in pictures
Would you like to spend less time unlocking your Android smartphone? Android has you covered.
Inside an encrypted external hard drive -- in pictures
Quite a few readers have expressed an interest in seeing what's inside a super-secure DataLocker DL3 encrypted hard drive. Well, let's get the screwdrivers out and take a look!
DataLocker DL3 in pictures
External hard drive featuing AES 256-bit XTS mode encryption and a built-in LCD keypad.
The worst IoT, smart home hacks of 2020 (so far)
Millions of us have adopted smart home and IoT devices, but these products continually prove themselves to be vulnerable endpoints. Here are some of the most noteworthy IoT cyberattack examples of this year.
This is what happens when you're hit by a ransomware attack
ZDNet Security Update: Danny Palmer talks to Ed Williams, Director of SpiderLabs EMEA at Trustwave, about how cyber criminals get into networks and what they actually do once inside.
Why hackers are targeting web servers with malware and how to protect yours
ZDNet Security Update: Danny Palmer talks to Zuzana Hromcová, malware researcher at ESET about the anatomy of powerful cyber attacks against web server software and how to protect against these threats.
Data breach reporting deadlines: Are they realistic?
Tonya Hall asks Matt Bradley, vice president at OnSolve, how artificial intelligence can help companies manage data breaches and other critical events.
Online health quizzes may not be so harmless
Eva Blum-Dumontet, senior researcher at Privacy International, explains to Tonya Hall what's behind those seemingly innocuous fitness and diet questionnaires you find on social networks.
What's worse: A terabit DDoS attack or triple extortion ransomware?
Tonya Hall asks Richard Hummel, manager at Netscout, about the latest cyberattack trends and why the number has skyrocketed.
No ads, no trackers: Former Google executives launch alternative search engine
Tonya Hall talks to Dr. Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO and Co-founder at Neeva, about how a subscription-based search engine protects users' privacy and deliver better results.
Verizon plans to fight quantum attacks with these 'quantum-safe' VPNs
Daphné Leprince-Ringuet says quantum computers are a major threat to security protocols, but Verizon claims this 'quantum-safe' VPN is future-proof. Read more: https://zd.net/3hyWPOi
Digital ID systems present new opportunities – and new threats
ZDNet Security Update: Danny Palmer talks to the Alan Turing Institute's Prof. Carsten Maple about the increased use of digital identity systems such as vaccine passports -- and what's required to make them trustworthy and secure.
How not to get hacked: 3 dangerous security mistakes to avoid
Danny Palmer tells Beth Mauder about three things you should be doing to keep your online accounts secure from cyber criminals. Read more: https://zd.net/3njaVr4
cDc: Hacktivism and the origins of cybersecurity
Tonya Hall talks to Joseph Menn, author and investigative tech reporter at Reuters, about the influential Cult of the Dead Cow hacking group.
Stress in cybersecurity – why overworking information security staff is bad for everyone
ZDNet Security Update: Danny Palmer talks to John Donovan, CISO at Malwarebytes about the impact stress has on information security teams and how to help improve well-being of employees.
Why this updated ransomware-as-a-service scheme could be the next major threat to your network
Danny Palmer tells Beth Mauder about LockBit ransomware and how aggressive new techniques mean it's becoming a potent cyber threat. Read more: https://zd.net/3Btcs1n
Surfshark VPN: Everything you should know
ZDNet sits down with Surfshark's CMO, Regimantas Urbanas, to learn more about what Surfshark offers that other VPNs do not, general VPN usage tips, and how the company looks to attract new and experienced VPN users. Read more: https://zd.net/3ynvR1J
Securing a system from inception can help it survive cyberattacks
Tonya Hall asks Dr. Ron Ross, computer scientist and fellow at NIST, what does a security by design mindset imply for companies.
The ransomware threat is growing: What needs to happen to stop attacks getting worse?
ZDNet Security Update: Danny Palmer talks to Theresa Payton, CEO of Fortalice Solutions and former CIO at The White House, about the problem of ransomware and the disruption it could cause if we don't act now.
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This phishing attack is using a sneaky trick to steal your passwords, warns Microsoft
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This malware botnet gang has stolen millions with a surprisingly simple trick
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This new ransomware encrypts your data and makes some nasty threats, too
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Ransomware attackers targeted this company. Then defenders discovered something curious