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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The social network released new location controls for Android that lets users limit background data collection when the Facebook app isn't in use.
Google security researcher finds secret whitelist that lets Facebook run Flash content despite Edge's normal security policies.
5G networks create new security concerns but the UK says its monitoring regime can manage the risks.
Over 500 million WinRAR users at risk. Users advised to update WinRAR as soon as possible.
Country's defence ministry plans to hire 300 specialists trained in areas such as network monitoring and vulnerability assessment to better safeguard its systems and has opened a school to arm future recruits with cyberdefence skillsets.
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.
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...
Updated: If your mobile device is consuming insane amounts of data, you may be a victim.
The top 20 most notorious cyber-espionage operations have increased their activity by a third in recent years - and are looking to conduct more attacks, according to a security company.
Passwords stored in RAM could lead to theft, but the report has to be considered in a risk-based context.
GitHub revamps its bug bounty with higher rewards and legal safe-harbor terms for researchers.
Updated: Small changes to relationship files manage to foil scans for malicious links.
Microsoft also expands AccountGuard security service for political entities in 12 European countries.
The figure is almost bang-on with 10 percent expectations the Health Minister has previously expressed.
SK Telecom will launch its Quantum Gateway Security solution that it says will prevent hacking of autonomous cars at Mobile World Congress.
Nearly 140 bars, restaurants, and coffee shops all over the US have had POS systems infected with malware.
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.
If you suspect your device has been tampered with, follow these steps.
The Hillsboro, Oregon lab showcases a range of threats, including adversarial machine learning used on autonomous vehicles, Windows vulnerabilities, medical device flaws and blockchain attacks.
The Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD fits into the palm of your hand, yet features AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, a wear-resistant keypad, and the case is impervious to dust, grit and water.
Dozens of breaches, over a billion affected.
When it comes to portable and durable data security, IronKey is a trusted name, and if you want a USB flash drive that will securely and safely store your data, the D300 is worth taking a look at.
Many of the popular security cameras available to purchase right now not only make your home or office safer but also smarter. They're loaded with intelligent features and sometimes even include support for digital assistants like Alexa, all with the purpose of giving you some peace of mind.
Also known as private browsing or porn mode, your browser privacy setting has all sorts of useful applications that have nothing to do with hiding the consumption of adult content.
Everybody knows that 12345 is a bad password. But what they're using instead isn't much stronger
Many of the massive cyberattacks that have spread across the world in recent years were traced back or attributed to North Korea. Here are eleven examples.
Many now think that passwords cannot secure their PCs and phones, so how will we gain access to our devices in the near future?
A roundup of some of the more bizarre things that are online -- but really shouldn't be.
I've owned countless USB flash drives over the years, but none come close to being as cool - or as useful - as the Aegis Secure Key 3z with built-in hardware-based encryption.
12 graphs which explain the tech news of the last month.
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?
Originally scheduled to come into effect at the end of January, e-payment user protection guidelines will now be rolled out on June 30, after industry regulator Monetary Authority of Singapore agrees to give local banks more time to implement the necessary support systems.
Google and Facebook have regained enterprise certificates to run internal iOS apps with employees.
Microsoft wants to make it easier for organizations to deal with new privacy regulations like EU's GDPR.
TheMoon's DDoS days are long gone. The botnet is now a proxy network for other criminal groups.
The Facebook Research app pays teenagers $20 for extensive access to their phone and web activity.
Do you know what's in your pacemaker's source code? Your defibrillator? Your insulin pump? No one does -- except its maker. And that's worrying.
Australian telco says the lack of a clear upgrade path to 5G will see it end its network rollout.
"Admin@kremlin.ru" account spotted on thousands of Russian-linked, internet-exposed MongoDB databases.
Countries could launch damaging attacks against gas pipelines and electricity grid, says assessment.
Opinion: Technology is an attractive answer, but it's no panacea for economic and geopolitical problems at the border. Read more: https://zd.net/2TkB5rf
Malware can spread much more easily on obsolete platforms, warns security body. With less than a year until the end of Windows 7 support, don't get caught out.
Need an anti-spying solution designed to lock down your messages and protect your privacy? One smartphone case maker promises as much, but only proves a fraction of its claims.
An ideal backup tool for small businesses and larger enterprises alike, vmProtect 6 makes light work of protecting and rapidly recovering virtual machines on VMware vSphere hosts.
<p> King of the small business security market, <a href="http://www.sonicwall.com/uk">SonicWALL</a> recently added six new models to its popular <a href="http://www.sonicwall.com/uk/TZ_Series.html">TZ</a> range of UTM (Unified Threat Management) appliances, delivering a mix of enhanced functionality and improved performance. Designed to serve the one-man-band upwards, the new range is topped out by the TZ 210 which, as we discovered, neatly bridges the gap between SME and enterprise products — and at a price that the competition will find hard to match. </p>
McAfee Internet Security 2009 does a reasonable job, but it also leaves room for improvement.
As a tool for cleaning an untidy Windows registry, PC Tools Desktop Maestro seems to do a good job, and combines this ability with excellent privacy tools. However, users of Windows Vista may find Desktop Maestro being blocked by User Account Control.
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8 provides flexibility when creating desktop and laptop backups. If you have high value data stored on your computer, then we think $106.53 is a reasonable price to ensure it's protected.
Symantec Backup Exec 12 allows complete system recovery and concentrates on continuous file/data protection. Though AU$1,795 may seem a lot of money for an application, Backup Exec might be worth the investment if you're using it for irreplaceable and highly valuable data.
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 2007 came in dead last in our CNET antispyware testing. Ad-Aware failed to detect half of the test spyware, and unlike nine out of the 10 other antispyware apps we reviewed in December 2007, left behind traces for all but one spyware.
<p>The <a href="http://www.billion.uk.com/product/biguard/biguards20.htm">Billion Electric BiGuard S20</a> is a VPN appliance aimed at small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), allowing remote access to applications on an office network, while also working as the firewall and internet gateway for the same network. It's a very capable unit, with many features you wouldn't necessarily expect to find on a lower-end unit, but it's let down by a difficult administrative interface and the use of ActiveX to provide some features. </p>
<p>The <a href="http://uk.trendmicro-europe.com/enterprise/products/products.php?cat=&prodgroup=1&family=53&id=226&rightnav=0,0">InterScan Gateway Security Appliance</a> (IGSA) is Trend Micro's flagship secure content management appliance. Pitched at mid-sized organisations of between 100 and 1000 employees, this bright-red rack-mount appliance is straightforward to install and virtually manages itself. There are also no hidden post-deployment costs, such as expensive client software or updates. You cannot, however, avoid the £496 yearly subscription charge. </p>
<p>A well-established vendor of software-based security tools, <a href="http://www.smoothwall.net/">SmoothWall</a> has taken the next logical step by developing a hardware based UTM (Unified Threat Management) appliance for small to medium sized businesses However, instead of simply porting its software to a low-cost platform (a common approach in this market), the company has gone for an ambitious dual-core-powered device, making it of interest to wide range of companies, large and small. </p>
ZyXEL's ZyWALL SSL 10 is an SSL VPN appliance aimed at small and medium-sized businesses, allowing secure remote access to files and applications on a company's network without manual installation of extra software. It can be used in place of or alongside an existing router or gateway, and offers an economical way to provide remote access to an office network. However, the hardware is somewhat limited, the licensing somewhat dubious and the management and user interfaces fixed and not necessarily easy to use.
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Government shutdown: TLS certificates not renewed, many websites are down
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Chinese company leaves Muslim-tracking facial recognition database exposed online
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Windows 7 users: You need SHA-2 support or no Windows updates after July 2019
