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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How do you configure Windows 10 PCs to avoid common security problems? There's no software magic bullet, unfortunately, and the tools are different for small businesses and enterprises. Here's what to watch out for.
Microsoft employees have arrived in Norway to help Norsk Hydro recover after ransomware attack.
Court filings indicate that Facebook may have been well aware of what was going on before the scandal erupted.
US warns over severe security flaw affecting the wireless communications in cardiac implants.
The DoS vulnerability is trivially easy to trigger.
Suspect admits role in criminal operation within a week after being arrested.
This policy outlines guidelines and processes for requesting, obtaining, using, and terminating remote access to organization networks, systems, and data. It applies to scenarios where employees connect...
While the government entity is implementing a cyber resilience framework, its director-general has reservations around its capability to ensure full compliance.
Thousands of new API or cryptographic keys leak via GitHub projects every day.
Despite hearing concerns around the Bill's ambiguity, lax privacy, and rushed nature, the Senate Economics Legislation Committee has still decided to recommend its passage.
Following a poor audit result and the discovery of a rogue file, the government entity will be compliant with the now superseded Top 4 mitigation strategies for cybersecurity come June 30, 2019.
Facebook, Facebook Lite and Instagram passwords were stored in a 'readable format', with hundreds of millions of affected users expected to be notified.
Company behind Nokia smartphones accidentally left a data collection package inside some Nokia 7 Plus devices' firmware.
Police association says databases and servers hit by "malware attack which encrypted data" and also deleted some back-ups.
Hacker groups are creating backdoor admin accounts on vulnerable sites and redirecting users to tech support scams.
Massive cyberattacks with real-world consequences are no longer unthinkable. Time to get prepared, says Europe.
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.
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.
ZDNet's Danny Palmer tells TechRepublic's Karen Roby that researchers at FireEye say that Kremlin-backed hacking operations are working to target governments as the European elections approach. Read more: https://zd.net/2OhZP1T
Only 23 Android antivirus apps had a 100 percent detection rate with no false positives.
The moment you call a product “unhackable” you are asking for trouble. Read more: https://zd.net/2Y7BAaW
Dr. Lorenzo Cavallaro, professor of computer science chair in cybersecurity at King's College London, breaks down the importance of classifying malware in order to handle cyber threats with Tonya Hall.
Bosses are confident and tech workers are scared.
Update Intel Windows graphics drivers, and stop using Intel Matrix Storage Manager and USB 3.0 Creator Utility.
A new survey offers a chilling, if unsurprising, view of cybersecurity. Many people believe CTOs and CIOs of breached companies should be fired. Many people even have no idea if their Identity has been stolen.
For some crooks, sneaky cryptocurrency mining may not be lucrative enough anymore. The question is, where do they go next?
Roger Anderson, founder of Jolly Roger Telephone Co., tells ZDNet's Tonya Hall about ways his company is fighting back against scam callers using AI.
Kaspersky Labs detected 900,000 attacks against users in 2018 alone.
Prominent names feature on the hacking list.
Shahid Buttar, director of grassroots advocacy at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, sits down with Tonya Hall to discuss how you can protect your digital rights while partnering with your local grassroots team.
Got your eye on a new Android smartphone? Here's how to wipe your existing smartphone so you can sell it or pass it on to a family member or friend without giving them all your data as well.
ZDNet's Danny Palmer sits down with TechRepublic's Karen Roby to discuss the rising number of phishing attacks and preventative measures you need to be taking. Read more: https://zd.net/2C6rIVO
Most companies have a strategy, but fewer have the funds or detailed plans to back it up.
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Government shutdown: TLS certificates not renewed, many websites are down
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