Let's face it. Software has holes. And hackers love to exploit them. New vulnerabilities appear almost daily. If you have software - we all do - you need to keep tabs on the latest vulnerabilities.
Following the North Korean long-range missile launch and the subsequent closing of the Kaesong Industrial Complex, South Korean government offices have again raised the InfoCon cyberthreat warning level.
Faulty Adobe Creative Cloud update responsible deleting users' files from root directories
A fresh strain of mobile malware has been discovered which is able to root devices, hijack sessions and completely wipe system data.
In honor of Presidents' Day here in the United States, we take an unflinching look at the state of the current election cycle. Thanks to the disruptive force of technology, we're having a Bizarro World election.
The backend database supporting Microsoft's careers page contained an authentication flaw which allowed attackers to modify the database's job listing pages.
Spending money on security isn't going to solve the problem alone -- CIOs need the rest of their organisation to understand the risks too.
Zero-knowledge encryption can help keep your information assets safe when they're stored in the cloud. Ed Bott looks at some of your best options.
Video streaming service customers are being duped by fake offers for a cheaper service, warn researchers
The cyberattack prompted the centre to declare an "internal emergency," with access to IT systems left locked and held for ransom.
There is no evidence to suggest that Windows 10 is "spying" on you, but if network analysis of the telemetry data isn't enough to put your mind at ease, here are a couple of tools that may help.
A 16-year-old has been accused of breaking into CIA Director John Brennan's email account and dumping data belonging to government agents.
Looking at the right data is the only way to understand what Windows 10 is really doing.
The scope of the UK spy agency's activities were first disclosed by Edward Snowden.
The funding bid will help the agency "develop and acquire tools" that break encryption.
There won't be a 'big data revolution' until the public can be reassured that their data won't be misused.
US intelligence chief says the Internet of Things will create new opportunities for surveillance and hacking.
Here's a look at some of the devices, platforms and technology US President Barack Obama uses to carry out his day-to-day presidential duties.
Data breaches, hacks, and vulnerable software makes it easier than ever for a hacker to get access to your data. These simple steps can help mitigate it happening in the first place.
Updated: Almost every American has been affected by at least one data breach this year.
Meet some of the best security and privacy gadgets at this year's CES 2016 tech expo.
A look back at the hot topics, major deals, and the technological breakthroughs of the year -- from security to product launches, and the year's successes and catastrophes.
Updated: Before you do anything on your new iPhone or iPad, you should lock it down. Here are the important tweaks you need to protect your privacy.
Buying on a budget? These gadgets are the very best on the market for their price.
As Brazilian consumers seek Black Friday offers online, many are putting their information at risk, according to research. We look at some of the risky behaviors of ecommerce users in Brazil.
ZDNet presents the worst tech products and services, embarrassing decisions, and other screw-ups of the year.
The latest BlackBerry phone lands with two flagship features: Android, and a physical keyboard.
This tough tablet can be bumped, scraped, and dropped, and even survive spills and dust. It's also secure through-and-through, with a trusted secure module chip and a fingerprint reader.
ZDNet provides a number of tips to protect the IoT devices installed in your smart home.
A basic guide to the Internet's underbelly -- the Dark Web.
There are a number of quick and easy ways to improve your personal privacy and safety when using public Internet services.
Privacy and anonymity are now paramount online -- so what do you need to know about one tool available, VPNs, to stay safe?
2015 recap: Want to know how to eliminate the data off a dead or dying hard drive? What about how to secure old Android devices? These two videos will show you how.
Here's the best way to keep Android devices secure, and what you do when they've come to the end of their lives.
If you think the government cannot and does not want to get its hands all over your personal data, then think again.
Greens communications spokesperson Scott Ludlam believes making Foxtel-exclusive content available on other platforms is the best method to reduce copyright infringement in Australia.
If a website falls under attack by a hacker, why shouldn't it be able to respond? Juniper Networks shows ZDNet how businesses can fight back against common website attacks and help others know what is coming.
Hurricane Sandy was a major test for New York City IT departments and the disaster recovery plans they put in place following 9/11. Here is some of the best DR advice from IT leaders whose companies survived it.
Companies in the region are unsure if, and how, they should support the use of personal devices in the office as questions dealing with data and support remain tough to resolve, note participants in ZDNet roundtable.
ZDNet gathered several market players in a roundtable discussion held in Singapore, and asked if organizations in Asia were doing enough today to support bring-your-own-device adoption.
AusCERT's annual conference has wrapped up for 2013, and this time, it was personal.
WatchGuard director of security strategy Corey Nachreiner walks the audience at AusCERT 2013 through some of the tools that hackers use to break into systems.
Nigerian scam victim Jill explains how she was conned out of $300,000 over a four year period.
What do security specialist HD Moore and the Queensland Police have in common? They both feature in this lighthearted round-up of day 1 at AusCERT 2013.
As another AusCERT conference kicked off in the Gold Coast today, Munir Kotadia explains why he is disillusioned with security in all its forms.
ZDNet's IT Priorities 2013 panel discussion debated the evolving role of CIOs in Asia as well as the role of ICT as a driver of innovation for organizations in this region.
In an hour-long ZDNet webinar, security experts shared their own perspectives on how businesses need to protect themselves.
Calling this a "privacy" phone is a stretch, but it has some redeeming features. A keyboard for one, and Android for another.
This tank-like tablet has a durable design, allowing it to withstand some of the toughest climates.
Meet the latest iteration of the secure and privacy-centric Android-based smartphone.
Netatmo's Welcome is a clever HD security camera with a key selling point in the form of its face recognition technology. Upcoming motion-sensing tags will deliver extra security functionality.
Seen too many dubious security-in-a-box solutions? USB armory is the real deal for anyone looking to protect and control their personal digital privacy and security. But is this real deal ready for regular users?
Plenty of connected cameras are suitable for monitoring your home or office, but Netgear's new Arlo is completely wireless and comfortably waterproof, with infrared built in for night and dark areas. It's increasingly extensible too.
Need an anti-spying solution designed to lock down your messages and protect your privacy? One smartphone case maker promises as much, but only proves a fraction of its claims.
An ideal backup tool for small businesses and larger enterprises alike, vmProtect 6 makes light work of protecting and rapidly recovering virtual machines on VMware vSphere hosts.
SonicWALL's feature-packed TZ 210 gateway security appliance is capable of protecting all kinds of networks at a very affordable price. It's easy to setup and manage, and sets a new price point in the UTM market.
McAfee Internet Security 2009 does a reasonable job, but it also leaves room for improvement.
As a tool for cleaning an untidy Windows registry, PC Tools Desktop Maestro seems to do a good job, and combines this ability with excellent privacy tools. However, users of Windows Vista may find Desktop Maestro being blocked by User Account Control.
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8 provides flexibility when creating desktop and laptop backups. If you have high value data stored on your computer, then we think $106.53 is a reasonable price to ensure it's protected.
Symantec Backup Exec 12 allows complete system recovery and concentrates on continuous file/data protection. Though AU$1,795 may seem a lot of money for an application, Backup Exec might be worth the investment if you're using it for irreplaceable and highly valuable data.
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 2007 came in dead last in our CNET antispyware testing. Ad-Aware failed to detect half of the test spyware, and unlike nine out of the 10 other antispyware apps we reviewed in December 2007, left behind traces for all but one spyware.
This SSL VPN appliance suffers from an awkward admin interface and depends on ActiveX for some functionality, but it's still a relatively simple way to provide remote access to network applications.
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