[ad_1] The United Kingdom today announced(Opens in a new window) a controversial move expected since 2017: allowing Chinese manufacturer Huawei (which the government is calling a “high-risk vendor” rather than mentioning the company by name) to supply equipment for the UK’s 5G network. The decision sets out exactly how much of the network high-risk vendors […]
[ad_1] The 25-year-old Marcus Hutchins was sentenced to one year of supervised release for his past involvement in creating a separate malware strain known as Kronos. In 2017, Hutchins famously activated a kill switch to the WannaCry ransomware attack. The researcher who helped stop the WannaCry ransomware outbreak will avoid jail time for his past […]
[ad_1] (blackdovfx / iStock / Getty Images Plus) In a post-GDPR world, it seems like data regulation watchdogs finally have some bite to their bark. In the past week, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)—a security authority in the UK—announced it would fine British Airways and the Marriott hotel chain $229 million and $124 million, respectively, […]
[ad_1] (Photo by Thomas Trutschel/Getty Images) My partner and I recently got a dog, which for millenials is about the same as saying we had a child. Now, we already had, and still have, other pets in our home. Our mischief of adorable, pink-nosed rats may vary in size but it’s been a constant in […]
[ad_1] “Paint cans on strings.” A “chainsaw next to your bed.” “A shotgun and a rottweiler.” Those are some of the brilliant ideas Reddit has suggested when asked for recommendations on home security systems. If you ask us, you’re better off with a fully decked out system of cameras, sirens, and sensors. Something like the […]
[ad_1] Every antivirus or security suite product promises to protect you from a multitude of security risks and annoyances. But do they actually live up to their promises? When evaluating these products for review, we put their claims to the test in many different ways. Each review reports the results of our tests, as well […]
[ad_1] Public Wi-Fi hotspots can be a hacker’s paradise. Following these basic security tips can mean the difference between safe surfing and an ID theft or data-loss nightmare. PCMag reviews products independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page. Terms of use. For its 2017 Wi-Fi Risk Report, Symantec chatted […]