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Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images We all know that some perfectly good Windows 10 PCs can’t be upgraded to Windows 11. But did you know that Canalys Insights estimated that 240 million Windows 10 PCs are doomed to the trash heap because they can’t be upgraded to Windows 11 after Microsoft dumps Windows 10 support […] More
filo/Getty Images When I first looked at whether it’s possible to fight back against AI-generated plagiarism, and how that might work, it was January 2023, just a few months into the world’s exploding awareness of generative AI. More than a year later, it feels like we’ve been exploring generative AI for years, but we’ve only […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETTrend Micro is a $1B+ cybersecurity company founded in 1988 to produce antivirus products for LANs, which it licensed to Intel. Over the years, the company added anti-spam and anti-spyware software, and has since become a global cybersecurity leader that protects more than half a million organizations and more than a quarter billion people across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints.One of the more interesting aspects of the company is its 15-year-old outreach program, Internet Safety for Kids and Families. The company provides online safety education; has educated more than 1.4 million kids, 2.4 million parents, and teachers; and offers programs in more than 37,000 schools. Also: What is an AI PC? (And should you buy one?)With the launch of AI PCs this year, I was curious whether the new AI capabilities would increase the threat surface area for this new generation of devices. In this exclusive interview, I had the opportunity to speak with Kevin Simzer, chief operating officer at Trend Micro, who gave a clear overview of the security benefits and concerns for users of AI PCs. With that, let’s dig in. More
Getty Images / BlackJack3D The maker of Proton VPN<!–> has unveiled new features geared toward fighting censorship and protecting free speech around the world. As David Peterson, General Manager of Proton VPN, said in the release, “It has become increasingly common for authoritarian governments to go beyond purely online technical measures to discourage or block […] More
Adam Breeden/ZDNETA device management app will be removed from Chromebooks and iPads used in Singapore schools after 13,000 students had their data remotely wiped by a cyberattacker. The breach was part of a cybersecurity incident that impacted global customers of device management vendor Mobile Guardian, which platform is used to limit access to screen time or restricted apps and websites. Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) said it was informed on Sunday night that some students were unable to access data and apps stored on their personal learning devices. These included Apple iPad tablets and Chromebooks. Also: 9 top mobile security threats and how you can avoid themMobile Guardian then was alerted and, following its investigations, uncovered a breach involving unauthorized access to its platform. The incident affected its clientele worldwide including users in Singapore, MOE said in a statement Monday. The ministry added that preliminary checks revealed 13,000 students from 26 secondary schools had their devices remotely wiped by the perpetrator, but there was no indication the students’ files had been illegally accessed. More
Maria Diaz/ZDNETWhen we brought our first Amazon Alexa device into our home almost 10 years ago, we were rightly concerned about having a device listening to everything that went on in our family room.We eventually grew more comfortable and knowledgeable about Alexa’s listening limitations. Today, we have an Alexa in practically every room of the house. And yes, that includes the bathrooms. Also: 5 ways to make your Echo Show less annoyingBut Alexa has not been without its weird behaviors. Alexa has decided to pop into a conversation when nothing resembling a wake word has been spoken. My wife has told me several times that if it wasn’t for the usefulness of Alexa (particularly in managing lists and time), she’d want the devices out of the house. I tend to agree.However, it is possible to reduce Alexa’s intrusion on your privacy. In this article, I detail five things you can do to reduce — but not eliminate — Alexa’s necessary intrusions on your privacy. More
Many providers recommended in this list have been subject to in-depth testing and reviews by members of our ZDNET team. We’ve been reviewing VPNs for years, and have spoken with their management and their users, and developed a generally favorable impression if we’ve included them on this list.ZDNET does test VPN services from multiple locations, but we can’t test from all locations. Every home, community, local ISP, and nation has a different infrastructure. Once you choose a VPN, it’s essential that you test for all your likely usage profiles and only then decide whether to keep the service or request a money-back guaranteed refund.These VPNs also have solid money-back guarantees, and we would not have recommended them otherwise. We analyzed the best VPNs for streaming TV and movies below using the following criteria that were most important in helping you make an informed decision:Performance: Our top VPNs must have a minimum level of performance, especially while streaming. After all, there’s no point in using a VPN while streaming if your connection continually drops or lags, making it intolerable.Simultaneous connections: Many VPNs limit how many devices you can connect to a service at the same time. If you have a phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, and possibly even a smart TV you want to connect to a VPN, you’d need a service that allows at least five simultaneous connections.Security: There’s no point using a VPN unless its security protocols and encryption levels are up to scratch. We also ensured that the development team behind each recommended VPN cares about making security improvements over time and patching reported bugs.Kill switch: A kill switch prevents you from having an unprotected connection. It is an essential feature for a VPN, as it prevents a return to a default Wi-Fi connection should your internet connection unexpectedly drop.Geoblocks and streaming: We know that VPNs can be key to accessing local content and services while you’re away from home. We ensured that our top recommendations perform well regarding these factors and are unlikely to slow down your connection while you are streaming. Countries & servers: In how many different countries does the VPN have servers? This can include physical and virtual servers, and whether or not there are enough — at least 50 or so — to provide variety for customers.Trial length & price: Each VPN we recommend has a solid money-back guarantee. For a more extensive breakdown, check out our comprehensive VPN testing methodology page. More
zf L/Getty Images Even as they face growing pressure to adopt generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), IT decision-makers are concerned scurrying to adopt the technology may have a long-term adverse impact on their company’s overall infrastructure. As it is, 69% of IT decision-makers said their current network infrastructure did not have the capacity to leverage […] More
