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Why would you ever trust Amazon's Alexa after this?
Researchers examined the realities of using Alexa's tens of thousands of so-called Skills. Only a fraction even have a privacy policy.
Chrome will soon try HTTPS first when you type an incomplete URL
If users type an URL and they forget to add the HTTP or HTTPS prefix, Chrome will soon use HTTPS by default.
Best VPN services in 2021: Safe and fast don't come free
Virtual private networks are key to staying safe online, especially for remote workers. Here are your top choices in VPN service providers and how to get set up.
Berlin resident jailed for threatening to bomb NHS hospital unless Bitcoin ransom was paid
The bomb threats escalated over the course of six weeks to include Black Lives Matter protests and threats on UK politicians.
Go malware is now common, having been adopted by both APTs and e-crime groups
There's been a 2,000% increase of new malware written in Go over the past few years.
The fastest VPNs in 2021: NordVPN, Hotspot Shield, and ExpressVPN compared
We don't just test VPN provider performance in this in-depth analysis. We go out onto the internet, gather performance data from all across the web, and let you know which provider -- according to VPN performance tests independently conducted by eleven different publications -- has the best overall and most consistent performance.
Oxford University lab with COVID-19 research links targeted by hackers
Compromised machines included those used in sample analysis.
Why your diversity and inclusion efforts should include neurodiverse workers
Craig Froelich, chief information security officer at Bank of America, talks about hiring neurodiverse workers and how they can benefit cybersecurity teams.
Microsoft: We've open-sourced this tool we used to hunt for code by SolarWinds hackers
Microsoft tapped GitHub's CodeQL to discover whether its source code had been modified in the SolarWinds supply chain attack.
Cybercrime groups are selling their hacking skills. Some countries are buying
Nation-state hacking groups don't need to do the work themselves anymore: they can hire criminal gangs to breach targets for them - with the added bonus that it's harder to trace the attack back to them, say researchers.
TikTok agrees to pay $92 million to settle teen privacy class-action lawsuit
The video platform was accused of collecting biometric data without consent.
Attorney-General urged to produce facts on US law enforcement access to COVIDSafe
In its second interim report, Australia's COVID-19 committee argues misuse of public interest immunity claims from agencies, including by the Attorney-General's Department which it has accused of failing to confirm whether a US law enforcement agency was barred from accessing data collected by COVIDSafe.
Privacy Commissioner asks for clarity on minister's powers in Critical Infrastructure Bill
It also seeks assurance that the disclosure of protected information is permitted for the purposes of giving effect to the exercise of the OAIC's privacy functions.
Chinese cyberspies targeted Tibetans with a malicious Firefox add-on
The Chinese hacking group used the malicious add-on to collect Gmail and Firefox data from their victims.
Spy agency: Artificial intelligence is already a vital part of our missions
The UK's GCHQ has unveiled plans to ramp up its use of algorithms. What could go wrong?
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.
DataLocker Sentry K300 encrypted micro SSD in pictures
Time to dump those cheap dollar-store flash drives, or the ones you picked up at a trade show and get a encrypted micro USB SSD that would impress James Bond.
The biggest hacks, data breaches of 2020 (so far)
Despite a worldwide pandemic, cyberattackers haven't stopped poking holes in our defenses. These are the worst incidents so far in 2020.
How a hacker attempted to poison a city's water supply and the cybersecurity lessons learned
ZDNet Security Update: Danny Palmer talks to Joe Slowik, senior security researcher at DomainTools, about the Oldsmar hacking incident and how to protect critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. Read more: http://zd.net/3r0vNlE
Cybersecurity: How to pass on your old devices without risk
Finding a new use for old kit is an excellent idea, but it's worth considering the security issues involved before you do anything else.
How Bank of America thinks about neurodiversity
ZDNet's Larry Dignan catches up with Bank of America Chief Information Security Officer Craig Froelich to talk about the company's hiring of neurodiverse employees and cybersecurity advantages. Read more: https://zd.net/3uuAzKw
Phishing: Cyber criminals are using macros to access your systems
Microsoft Office macros, PowerShell and more are still proving to be popular with cyber criminals distributing attacks via phishing emails, warn researchers after analysing billions of attacks.
LastPass changes: Should you stay or should you go?
If you were a free LastPass user, changes are coming. But are you better off paying the $36 a year, or should you switch? Adrian Kingsley-Hughes and Karen Roby discuss your options. Read more: http://zd.net/2MfJe1Y
Cyber forensics: Synching your smartphone to your car might not be a good idea
Lam Nguyen, Director of the Cyber Forensics Laboratory at the US Department of Defense, tells Tonya Hall how smart cars are an endless source of forensic data during criminal investigations.
Fertility-tracking app Flo Health comes to FTC settlement for inappropriate data sharing
FTC alleges Flo Health shared the health information of users with outside data analytics providers after promising that such information would be kept private.
Ethernet: 48 years old and still the best networking tech
It may not be as sexy as WiFi, but when you want speed and reliability, look no further than Cat5 cable. Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani tell you how to take advantage of this cost-effective and fast networking tech. Read more:
Phishing: These are the tricks crooks use to make you open malware email attachments
Danny Palmer tells Karen Roby some of the ways cyber criminals are attempting to exploit our reliance on emails to carry out cyber attacks.
Fastest VPN in 2021: The speediest VPNs compared
Trying to figure out which VPN will work best for you? ZDNet's Beth Mauder sits down with David Gewirtz to break down the tests he has run and what data he's aggregated from across the internet to come up with the fastest VPN available in 2021. Read more: https://zd.net/3jXSRiv
Top execs targeted by some ransomware gangs
Ransomware gangs are prioritizing stealing data from workstations used by executives in the hopes of finding and using valuable information to use in the extortion process.
Business Email Compromise phishing attacks could be the most costly threat facing your organizations
ZDNet Security Update: Danny Palmer talks to Crane Hassold, senior director of threat research at Agari, about why BEC attacks are so lucrative for cyber criminals.
Bitcoins and Tesla: The wild, wild world of blockchain
Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani talk crypto and what it means for business.
GitHub now fully available to developers in Iran
Following the US approving a sanction exemption for the company to operate in Iran.
Singaporean cops can use COVID-19 contact tracing data for investigations
Under the country's Criminal Procedure Code, the Singapore Police Force can obtain any data -- including information gathered by the contact tracing TraceTogether app and wearable token -- to facilitate criminal probes, confirms cabinet minister.
