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AFP/Getty Images The FTC has come down hard on hotel chain Marriott following a series of data breaches between 2014 and 2020 that harmed more than 344 million customers around the world. In a Wednesday news release announcing a settlement order with the company, the agency said that Marriott must delete any personal data associated […] More
Roberto Machado Noa/Getty Images Living in South Florida means that hurricanes are a regular part of my life. Through experience, I’ve learned that preparing for a storm is more than just stocking up on supplies — it’s also about having the right data and tools available. Also: How to use Android’s emergency satellite texting if […] More
Bill Hinton/Getty Images Protecting people from online scams and frauds is a never-ending struggle for the good guys. One way to improve the odds is by sharing useful information. And now Google has kicked off a new initiative aiming to do just that. In a blog post published Wednesday, Google announced a new online clearinghouse […] More
Maria Diaz/ZDNETWe’re a forgetful bunch of people in my house; it’s the sole reason we have a smart garage door opener and why “Have you seen my wallet” is one of the most uttered phrases at home. As iPhone users, we have several AirTags More
SEAN GLADWELL/Getty Images In June, the United States Department of Commerce announced a ban on Kaspersky software. As ZDNET’s Lance Whitney reported, as of September 29, Kaspersky is no longer able to provide antivirus signature updates and code updates for the banned products to customers in the US. The company even migrated a million customers […] More
Roberto Machado Noa/Getty Images Living in South Florida means that hurricanes are a regular part of my life. Through experience, I’ve learned that preparing for a storm is more than just stocking up on supplies — it’s also about having the right data and tools available. As a technology professional who’s weathered multiple hurricanes since […] More
D3Damon/Getty Images All PCs that were designed for Windows 10 or Windows 11 support strong data encryption. On devices running any edition of Windows 10 or Windows 11, you can use a feature called device encryption, which works only on the system drive. PCs running the Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions of Windows include a […] More
Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images Given that iPhones range in price from hundreds of dollars to over a thousand, it’s no surprise they attract the attention of criminals who want to steal your hardware (and the data it contains). While Apple has gone to great lengths to make the iPhone as secure as possible, there are still […] More
