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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Government shutdown: TLS certificates not renewed, many websites are down
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Associate professor Vanessa Teague believes Canberra is ignoring efforts from experts to explain why the encryption-busting laws are the wrong approach.
Crooks use "dotted" Gmail addresses to file for fraudulent unemployment benefits, file fake tax returns, and bypass trial periods for online services.
Zcash devs keep dangerous flaw secret for eight months while they prepare and ship a much-needed fix.
Windows client for Denarius cryptocurrency found compromised, but clues suggest the same hackers also backdoored many more other cryptocurrency software clients over the past few months.
Google releases "Password Checkup" Chrome extension on Safer Internet Day.
Linux machines are being abused in Outlaw cryptojacking attacks.
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...
The cyberespionage scheme makes use of a mailing list operated by the Tibetan government-in-exile.
The software chief tried to explain away his actions as “internal security tests.”
EU warns that ENOX Safe-KID-One smartwatches contain several security flaws that let third-parties track and call children's watches.
Last week's Ubuntu 18.04 security fixes inadvertently caused problems for some users. Canonical has just released a new patch to fix these regressions.
A new report examines eight key threat areas.
Huddle House says POS vendor got hacked and hackers used a vendor tool to deploy malware on restaurants' POS systems.
SpeakUp backdoor trojan can run on six different Linux distributions, and even on macOS.
The two hacker groups suspected of stealing around $1 billion worth of cryptocurrency.
Updated: A swathe of severe vulnerabilities was found in Tightrope Media Systems’ digital signage system.
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.
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.
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.
Google Chrome is preparing to warn users of potentially dangerous websites. Read more: https://zd.net/2Bb7utj
Only 59 percent of the enterprise is meeting the EU’s regulatory requirements today.
This banking trojan has a long history, but it's still going strong - and still being updated.
The cloud giant can now store highly sensitive workloads for Australian government entities.
The Japanese government is working to secure IoT devices before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, but it's doing so at the expense of citizens' privacy. Read more: https://zd.net/2SfO3t6
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Government shutdown: TLS certificates not renewed, many websites are down
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New security flaw impacts 5G, 4G, and 3G telephony protocols
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$145 million funds frozen after death of cryptocurrency exchange admin
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WiFi firmware bug affects laptops, smartphones, routers, gaming devices
