The hands of a computer hacker working on computer keyboard Image: Getty Images A newly uncovered form of Linux malware creates a backdoor into infected machines and servers, allowing cyber criminals to secretly steal sensitive information while also maintaining persistence on the network.  Detailed by cybersecurity researchers at Intezer, the previously undetected malware has been […] More

October Prime Day is a great time to save money on expensive tech items like laptops, tablets, TVs, and more. But if you’re on a stricter budget, we at ZDNET have got you covered.Also: The best early October Prime Day deals live nowYou can find some very useful tech products, devices, and other gadgets for under $100, even before October Prime Day deals officially go live starting Oct. 7. We’ve rounded up the best deals under $100 that are light on your wallet but super useful in your life.Best deals under $100 for Prime Day 2025 More

BlackJack3D/Getty Images Virtual private networks are no longer just for tech enthusiasts and privacy buffs — they’ve become an essential tool for navigating a more restricted internet. VPNs offer a lifeline to digital freedom and security, from bypassing censorship to securing data from prying eyes.   In the US, legislation in several states has blocked […] More

ZDNETWhether you use Chrome, Firefox, or both, it’s time once again to update the browser to stay safe and secure while surfing the web. Released on Tuesday, the latest round of bug fixes for both programs resolves a number of nasty security flaws. Also: The best secure browsers for privacy Chrome users Chrome users will want to update the browser to version 31.0.6778.264/265 for Windows and Mac and version 131.0.6778.264 for Linux. This update includes fixes for four security vulnerabilities. The only flaw on the list that Google described is one for which the company paid $55,000 to the security researcher who discovered and reported it, a sign that it is critical. Known as CVE-2025-0291, this vulnerability cites a Type Confusion in Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine. This kind of flaw could allow someone to remotely run malicious code through a specially crafted HTML page or even launch a Denial of Service attack on your computer. Also: How a Chrome extension malware scare ruined my dayIn squashing the other bugs, Google pointed to fixes based on internal audits, a software testing technique known as fuzzing, and other initiatives. The company said that many security flaws are found using such tools and techniques as AddressSanitizer, MemorySanitizer, UndefinedBehaviorSanitizer, Control Flow Integrity, libFuzzer, or AFL. Firefox users On the Firefox front, version 134 of Mozilla’s browser includes fixes for 11 security vulnerabilities, three of which are rated high and the rest as moderate. One high-severity flaw known as CVE-2025-0244 affects Firefox on Android devices. The description for this one says that an attacker could spoof the browser’s address bar by redirecting the request to an invalid protocol, thereby directing you to a phony URL. Also: How to protect yourself from phishing attacks in Chrome and FirefoxThe other two severe vulnerabilities affect both Firefox and Mozilla’s Thunderbird email client. Dubbed CVE-2025-0242 and CVE-2025-0247, respectively, these were both described by Google as memory safety bugs that showed evidence of memory corruption. Such bugs could allow a remote attacker to read or write code beyond the usual regions of memory. “We presume that with enough effort some of these could have been exploited to run arbitrary code,” Google added. With these critical security flaws in mind, you’ll want to update the browsers ASAP. More

Apple, Apricorn, KeySmart, Rolling Square, and YubiKey. I get to handle and review a lot of gadgets over the course of a year. Some good (this is the stuff you get to read about), a lot of it entirely forgettable (you don’t get to hear about this). Innovation But many people are curious about the […] More