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Image: Getty The vast majority of ransomware attacks begin with cyber criminals exploiting common cybersecurity errors, which – if correctly managed – could prevent most victims from falling prey to attacks. Microsoft analyzed anonymised data of real threat activity and, according to the company’s new Cyber Signals report, found that over 80% of ransomware attacks […] More
Image: NurPhoto/Getty Xiaolang Zhang, a former Apple employee charged by the FBI in 2018 for stealing trade secrets about Apple’s autonomous vehicle project, pleaded guilty in a federal court in San Jose on Monday. Zhang stole the trade secrets while preparing to work for Chinese electric vehicle startup Xiaopeng Motors, also known as XPeng. The […] More
StackCommerce The following content is brought to you by ZDNet partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Cybercrimes are growing in intensity and frequency, so the demand for cybersecurity professionals is also on the rise. So if you’ve been hoping to break into a well-paid […] More
Amazon ChromeOS is considered secure compared to legacy Windows and MacOS, but Microsoft recently discovered a nasty, remotely exploitable bug in ChromeOS’s audio server with a severity score of 9.8 out of 10. ChromeOS is Google’s proprietary OS based on the open-source ChromiumOS, which itself is underpinned by Linux. Microsoft security researcher Jonathan Bar […] More
Image: Getty/Motortion Cyber criminals are exploiting dormant Microsoft accounts to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and gain access to cloud services and networks, researchers have warned. The technique has been detailed by cybersecurity researchers at Mandiant, who says the exploit is being used in hacking campaigns by APT29 – also known as Cozy Bear – a […] More
Getty Images/iStockphoto Cyber attacks don’t just affect the virtual world: they can have concerning real-world consequences for everyone, and a recent incident seemingly involving a near miss has demonstrated just how disruptive they can be. South Staffordshire Water, which provides drinking water for over 1.6 million people in the UK, was hit by what it […] More
Apple Apple’s AirTags have had a short and controversial life. For every good use, there seems one that’s very much for the worse — stalking people, for example. Two recent stories show how, even for the simplest uses, AirTags don’t — by themselves — necessarily solve the problem. ZDNET Recommends The first may feel familiar. As airlines […] More
When you’re shopping around for the best deal on a VPN service, you’ll be bombarded with “limited-time” offers and deals that look like they’re expiring in minutes. But there’s no need to rush; that countdown timer is just a marketing tool to create an artificial sense of urgency. ZDNET Recommends While there are limited-time deals, to get the best price on a VPN subscription in reality, you’ll need to opt for the long-term plan. You’ll have to pay more upfront, but the average monthly cost will be less. One thing to keep in mind as you review these deals is that taxes will apply — and for the cheapest long-term plans, the cost usually increases when you renew. You may be able to find offers for a free trial (usually when subscribing through mobile), but you’ll typically only get seven days free. Afterward, you might get stuck in an annual plan, which usually isn’t the cheapest option. So read the fine print before taking advantage of these offers. In most cases, you’ll be better off opting for the longer plan and taking advantage of the money-back guarantee period (typically 30 days or longer) to test out the service. Let’s take a look at the best VPN deals available right now. More
