Security Topics

Connecting to public Wi-Fi: Here's how to protect your data and your device Free wireless hotspots are a useful tool for many people, but they also come with privacy risks. Here's how to stay secure. Written by Danny Palmer, Senior Writer on Oct. 17, 2022 The way we work has changed. The rise of remote and hybrid working means that many […]

NSA and CISA: Here's how hackers are going after critical systems, and what you need to do about it NSA and CISA offer some advice for critical infrastructure operators on how to protect their industrial control systems. Written by Liam Tung, Contributing Writer on Sept. 23, 2022 must read I put the Apple Watch Ultra through a Tough Mudder: […]

Is Microsoft really going to cut off security updates for your 'unsupported' Windows 11 PC? Microsoft's "fear, uncertainty, and doubt" campaigns are normally aimed at competitors. So it's a little odd to see the company discouraging its own customers from installing a Microsoft product. Written by Ed Bott, Senior Contributing Editor and  ZDNET Editors, Contributor on Sept. 28, 2022 must read I […]

Hackers are testing a destructive new way to make ransomware attacks more effective Cyber criminals are testing a new method of cyber extortion. It could be very worrying. Written by Danny Palmer, Senior Writer on Sept. 27, 2022 must read I put the Apple Watch Ultra through a Tough Mudder: How it held upRead now  Ransomware hackers are experimenting […]

Hackers are making DDoS attacks sneakier and harder to protect against Simple yet effective, DDoS attacks are a major threat to online services – but they aren't unstoppable. Written by Danny Palmer, Senior Writer on Sept. 28, 2022 must read I put the Apple Watch Ultra through a Tough Mudder: How it held upRead now  Cyber criminals are exploring […]